Item A: Ordinance on Chambers Special Area Zone

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The proposed amendments support this policy. The new development standards for the S-C/R-2 subarea provide for generally smaller scale housing on alleys and on under-developed portions of existing developed lots. Opportunities for the construction of affordable housing are directly influenced by the size of the structures being sold. Generally, the proposed amendments support the construction of smaller-scale, more affordable housing \vithin the study area. GMS Policv #9. Mitigate the impacts of new and/or higher density housing, in-fill, and redevelopment on neighborhoods through design standards, open space and housing maintenance programs, and continuing historic preservation and neighborhood planning programs. The proposed amendments support this policy. The proposed residential development standards are designed to mitigate the impacts of infiII housing and new higher density housing on the neighborhood. The development standards include design standards that limit building mass and hulk, setbacks, building orientation, window placement, which takes into account privacy for existing neighbors and provides open space areas that contribute to the cohesiveness of the area. OMS Policv #10. Encourage the creation of transportation-efficient land use patterns and implementation of nodal developmel1t concepts. The proposed amendment supports this policy. The Chambers Special Area zone boundaries are identified by the Metro Plan for potential creation of a nodal (mixed use) area plan that could implement the concepts of nodal development. The Chambers Special Area zone will allow for a general increase in density above existing levels and encourage compact residential infill, which will support general mixed use (nodal) development concepts. Westside Neiflhborhood Plan Policies 2. Support improving existing housiltg and reducing the number of substandard units. The proposed amendments support this policy. The residential development standards contained within the Chambers Special Area zone support the improvement of existing housing in the area, including substandard housing. The standards will encourage the improvement of substandard housing by requiring specific design standards for alterations to existing housing. 3. Tile City shall continue to recognize this area (Central Residential Area) as appropriate for medium-density residential development and shall discourage non-residential uses. This policy applies to all portions of the Central Residential Area, even those properties abutting major arterials such as Chambers Street and West 1 th Avenue." Exhibit A ~ 7