Item 8: Ordinance Establishing Chambers Special Area Zone

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Residential Densitv Po/iev A-IO. 'Promote higher residential density inside the urban growth boundary that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside the urban growth boundary. " The proposed amendments are consistent with this policy. Infill and redevelopment projects allowed within this zoning district will utilize existing infrastructure, improve efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserve rural resource lands. Residential Density Policy A-II. "Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial services, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation-effICient nodes. " The proposed amendments are consistent with this policy. The amendments will encourage the development of higher density development within areas that are within walking distance of employment areas, commercial services, and major transit facilities. Residential Densitv Polrev A-I3. "Increme overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in..jill, redevel()pment, and mixed use whl1e considering impacts of increased residelttial density 011 historic, existing and future neighborhoods. " The proposed zone change will provide opportunities for additional development within the affected area thereby increasing overall residential densities while reducing development impacts to existing neighborhood character. Residential Den."i/r Policv A-14. '~eview local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to !tigher density housing and to make provisions for a full range of housing ()ptWlt8. " The Chambers Reconsidered project reviewed existing zoning regulations intended focusing on elements of the code that affect the compatibility of new development with existing development. By providing a greater degree of assurance that new development within the area will be compatible with the existing neighborhood, resident opposition to development should be diminished, thus removing - or at least reducing - an existing barrier to higher density housing. Residel1tiat Dellsity Pollev A-I 5. "Develop a wider range of zoning options such as Itew zoning districts, to fuDy utilize exzsting Metro Plan density raltges. " The proposed regulations implemented by this zone change represent a new approach to increasing the acceptance of infill and redevelopment projects in existing neighborhoods. The City's range of zoning options will be broader upon its adoption. Exhibit A - 3