Item 5: Public Hearing on Ordinance Establishing Chambers Special Area Zone

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orientation, garage location and driveway width are all directed at improving the character and appearance of new residential construction. Residential Policv 2.0 "Increase the opportunity for home ownership within the area." · Reduce minimum lot size for ownership · Encourage new res. Develop that provide opportunity for home ownership · Explore ownership opportunities that might be available to persons with low incomes. · Allow cottage units, alley housing and shared housing. The proposed amendments support this policy. Opportunities for home ownership should be improved through the provision of smaller-scale housing on alleys and through the provision for generally smaller-scale housing throughout the residential area. Opportunities for home ownership are directly influenced by housing costs, which in turn are, to some extent, influenced by the size of the structures being sold. Generally, the proposed amendments support the construction of smaller- scale housing within the study area. Residential Policv 3.0 "Encourage a mixture of housing densities and types to allow a diverse population group to live within the area. " 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 will 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 non-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-Densitv Residential Area (Broadwav to 1 rf' west of Chambers) "The City shall continue to recognize the area as suitable for low-density 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 units and yet maintain the character of the area, the 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. " Exhibit A - 7