Resolution No. 2747 Westside Plan

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street trees the close-in location, the varied population, and the atmosphere created by -all of these characteristics taken together. The perceived threats to this way of life include large-scale conversion or redevelopment of many older structures. These implementation methods address the density and' character of development, -w P hich are- of major concern. to the Westsi de Neighborhood, Establishing the R -2 des i 9 nation throughout most of the residential portion of the neighborhood would allow an overall density of 16 units per net acre, compared with the existing overall density . of 11.3 units per net acre. This would allow for more devel - P . o ment of higher density uses , but would maintain the medium•- density character 9 of the nei hborhood. Restricting the permitted size of multiple-family devel- P o ments to four units per structure, and using site review procedures for three -- or four -unit developments, would aid in controlling the siting, scale, and bulk of new development and its compatibility with the rest of the area O Such a requirement might also serve to discourage speculative purchases and lessen the inclination of investors to amass large pieces of property for the. purposes of large-scale redevelopment. Housin g types which traditionally have not been built might be encouraged through the use of the size limitation on multi-family structures. Row houses (single-family attached) or townhouses could be encourag ed as an alternative to the traditional, barge apartment bui 1 di ng construction .$ and would fit in better with the scale, style, and density-of the neighborhood. Existing small neighborhood grocery stores should not be discouraged in resi - denti al areas, but should be allowed conditionally. The allowable amount of floor space used for this purpose should be restricted to ensure that it serves primarily walk-in customers and does not generate traffic detrimental to the surrounding residential area. _ In