Item 8: 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. ResUkntial Policv 2.0 Hlncre4Se the opportunity for home ownership within tlte area. " · Reduce minimum lot size for oWllership . Encourage new res. Develop that provide opportunity for ItOme ownership . Explore ownership opportunities tltat might be available to persons with low incomes. . Allow cottage units, alley housing and shared housiltg. 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 oEncourtlge a mixture of Iwusing densities and types to allow a diverse population group to live within the area. " The proposed amendment support this policy. The area is akeady 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. CommercialPoliev 2.0 "Ellcourage both public and private actions which wia improve the overall appearance of commercial are4S and the conditioll of nOll-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-DensitvResidential Area (Broadwav to 1 dh west of Chambers) "The City shall continue to recognize the area as suitable for low-density housing. Efforts shall be made to maintalit and improve the exiStiltg housing stock through both public and private investmeltts. In an effort to allow additlolltll residential units and yet mainlaill 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 ill conflict with other policies and goals. " Exhibit A - 7