Item 5: MUPTE on East 15th Townhouses

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•Light colored “cool” asphalt roofing products with a 40-year life; •Composite or fiber cement style material (hardi-plank or similar) siding; •Engineered lumber specified where practical, including floor joists and the majority of structural beams; •Oriented strand board sub-flooring and sheathing; thermal mass (2 ½ inch concrete) flooring specified. th Prominent entry facing the public street. The project’s prominent entry faces 15 Avenue. Number of units by which minimum density is exceeded or which incorporate three or more bedrooms to encourage families. The project includes six two-bedroom units and is zoned to allow for a minimum density of two units and a maximum density of seven units. Thus, the project will exceed minimum density by four units. Number of available ADA accessible units. The matter of ADA accessible units was not addressed in the application. Responsiveness to neighborhood character and safety in respect to height, mass, architectural detail, landscaping and open space. •The project will include eight parking spaces for the 12-bedroom complex which exceeds the minimum required by the city code as well as the West University Neighborhood Association desired bedroom/parking ratio. The parking is shielded from public view. •The project includes open porches and balconies to allow for the tenants to interact among themselves and with the community. Each space is provided with outdoor gathering space directly adjacent to the street. •Front porches, with their proximity to street and sidewalks, provide social gathering spaces, interaction with neighbors, and lessen the likelihood of vandalism. •Trees, shrubs and lawn area will be provided and professionally maintained. Existing street trees will be retained and protected through construction. •This 2 ¾ story project has been designed to balance the needs of the neighborhood with respect to scale and architectural character. The porches, rail details, stone columns and trim details will make this project a model for future redevelopment. •The project will help accommodate increased student population. Number of units designed for home ownership. No units are designed for home ownership.