Item A: Ordinance on Chambers Special Area Zone

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The proposed amendment support this policy. The area is already quite diverse in its demographic makeup, housing densities and housing types. The amendments will have no negative affect the range of housing types that w11l be allowed within the study area but are likely to promote additional alley access units and cottages throughout the area. Commercial Policv 2.0 "Encourage both public and private actions which will improve the overall appearance of commercial areas and the condition of ltOn-residential structures. " The proposed amendments support this policy. The Chambers Special Area zone contains development standards for the S-C/C-2 subarea that will promote improvements to the overall appearance of commercial developments along major streets and local streets. The proposed standards also address the form and appearance accessory buildings and garages and should improve the general condition of those structures over time. North Low-Density Residential Area (Broadwav to 1 dh west of ChtlJ1tbers) "Tlte City shall continue to recognize the area as suitable for low...flensity housing. Efforts shall be made to maintain and improve the existing housing stock through both public and private investments. In an effort to allow additional residential mlits and yet maintain the cltaracter of the area, the City shall encourage block planning, infilling, alld shared housing. Access to housing units off of alleys shall be accommodated when not in conflict witlt other policies and goals. " The proposed amendments support this policy. The area remains suitable for low-density housing. New development standards applicable to the S-C/R-l subarea will promote the development of additional accessory dwelling in this zone, thus promoting infiU development in the area. Access to alley housing units is provided for in these amendments. Central Low-Density Residential Area. 01'. _13th, Garfield to Chambers) "The low- density desigllatwll recognizes existing residential developmellt and land uses. The City shall continue to recognize the residential character of the area andprovide incentives for public and private rehabilitation of rundown structures. In addition, tlte City shall encourage block planning, infilling and shared housing. Access to housing units off of alleys shall be accommodated when not in conflict with other policies and goals. " The proposed amendments support this policy. The area remains suitable for low-density housing. New development standards applicable to the S-C/R-l subarea will promote the development of additional accessory dwelling in this zone, thus promoting infill development in the area. Access to alley housing units is provided for in these amendments. Exhibit A - 9