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different compatible siding materials including: wood frame construction, fiberglass windows, and siding of wood, cement board and corrugated metal. The interiors will feature granite countertops along with many other high quality finishes which are reflected in items such as cabinetry, floor coverings, and light fixtures. The bicycle storage area will be unique, functional, attractive, secure, and will have a roof to protect bicyclists from the elements when they are getting their bicycles in and out .of storage. 2.2.4 Prominent entry facing the public street. The Coho Townhouses will have a distinctive and prominent entry. Rather than the. construction of one large, box-shaped structure, the Coho Townhouses will be comprised of two smaller buildings located perpendicular to one another. 2.2.5 Number of units bv which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. Because all nine of the Coho Townhouse units will have four bedrooms, they are well suited to families. Marketing of the townhouses will focus on families such as university or hospital employees who might find it desirable to live close to their employment and across the street from the new West University Park. Increasing the density in this area will assist in creating additional housing close to the urban core. 2.2.6 Number of available ADA accessible units. The units will have unlimited ADA accessibility in the open spaces and on the first floor of each townhouse. The upper floors are only accessible by stairs, however, safety and accessibility features will be included throughout the project to enable a wide variety of disabled persons to gain access to as much of the project as possible. 2.2.7 Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height. mass. architectural detail. landscaping and open space. The proj ect contains over 60% open space, significantly more than required by the Code and, therefore, helps to achieve the goal of maximizing livability. The height of the townhouses will be limited to three stories, no higher than the large apartment building currently under construction across 14th Avenue from this project. The Coho Townhouses will be lower in height than the parking garage located across the alley, and much lower than the nearby hospital and closest university building. The high level of architectural detail and landscaping plan for this project will enhance the character of the neighborhood. Safety will be improved due to suitably designed and located exterior lighting, thus reducing the amount of transient activity in the area. 2.2.8 Number of units designed for home ownership. The Coho Townhouses are not designed for individual homeownership, but will be available for lease. Exhibit B to Resolution No.YQ02,-- Report and Recommendation - Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\ceecrdw\My Documents\MUPTE\Coho Report and Recommendation.DOC