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

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The proposed amendments support this policy. The area remains suitable for low-density housing. New development standards applicable to the S-C/R-I 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. Central Low-Densitv Residential Area, (1 jh -1 th, Garfield to Chambers) "The low- density designation recognizes existing residential development and land uses. The City shall continue to recognize the residential character of the area and provide incentives for public and private rehabilitation of rundown structures. In addition, 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. " 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. (3) The uses and density that will be allowed by the proposed zoning in the location of the proposed change can be served through the orderly extension of key urban facilities and services. New development occurring within the area can be served through the orderly extension of key urban facilities and services. (4) The proposed zone change is consistent with the applicable siting requirements set out for the specific zone in: (a) EC 9.2150 Commercial Zone Siting Requirements. *** (P) An un codified ordinance establishing a site specific S-H Historic Special Area Zone, a copy of which is maintained at the city's planning and development department. EC 9.8865(4) does not include reference to siting requirements for the S-C Special Area Zone because that zone is being created as part of this action. See below for discussion of amendment to EC 9.8865(4) to add a reference to the siting requirements for this new special area zone. The application of the S-C Special Area Zone to the proposed properties is consistent with the siting standards proposed to be adopted for the special area zone. Exhibit A - 8