Item 1: Ordinances on Infill Compatibility Standards Code Amendments

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Summary of ICS Round One Planning Commission Recommendations: Parking Strategies The purpose of this package of regulations is to improve the compatibility of new multi- family development by tying parking requirements directly to the unique needs of certain types of development. The proposed regulations will affect property near the University of Oregon as follows: require more off-street parking for apartments with 3 or more bedrooms allow tandem (one behind the other) parking to count toward the minimum off-street parking requirements amend the West University Refinement Plan (Policy 3A) regarding parking for consistency with the new code The proposed regulations will affect property city-wide as follows: require less parking for low-income, senior and disabled housing developments clarify the city’s requirements for off-site parking leases adjust dimensional standards for parking spaces along alleys to allow for more backup space In addition to the above, the Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a code language option that would allow parking space reductions for multiple-family developments utilizing a shared car program in the University area. One such option is included as Attachment E. Building Height The purpose of these regulations is to provide for greater infill compatibility in neighborhoods west and south of the University of Oregon by lowering building height limits and providing a gradual transition in building height to single family areas, while still allowing buildings in high-density (R-3 and R-4) zones to meet the city’s density targets and accommodate additional residents. Allowable building height is proposed to be reduced in the R-3 zone from 50 feet to 35 feet, and in the R-4 zone from 120 feet to 35, 50, 75, or 90 feet, depending on location and size of the development site. If adopted, these regulations will replace those recently reinstated as part of the city’s MiCAP (Minor Code Amendments) process. Special Area Zone-Jefferson Westside The purpose of this special zone is to provide for more compatible infill development by limiting the number of dwellings per lot, lowering allowable building heights, and establishing new development requirements related to roof form, setbacks, parking, and open space in areas currently zoned R-2, while still achieving housing densities within the medium density range. The Jefferson-Far West and Westside Refinement Plans are also proposed to be amended to include references to the new zone.