Item 1: Ordinance on EWEB Downtown Riverfront Property

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EWEB DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS Specific Area Plan (SAP) (Exhibit A Downtown Riverfront Specific Area Plan) and a Special Area Zone (SAZ) (Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) which are specifically designed to facilitate higher density residential development within the subject property. As an example, provisions included in the proposed S-DR Zone (EC 9.3182(2)(d), Exhibit B S-DR Zone) require a minimum of one story of residential use within all buildings constructed within the S- DR/MU/2 overlay sub-district. The development standards, requirements, and guidelines in the proposed SAP and SAZ will foster the mixed-use development scenario described above and implement nodal development and growth management policies, consistent with the above policies. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policies A.10 through A.16. Housing Type and Tenure A.17 Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost, and location. A.18 Encourage a mix of structure types and densities within residential designations by reviewing and, if necessary, amending local zoning and development regulations. A.19 Encourage residential developments in or near downtown core areas in both cities. Through re-designation and re-zoning portions of the subject property, and establishment of the SAP and SAZ, the proposal provides for increased housing opportunities in areas where it is currently restricted. The proposal involves amending local zoning regulations to facilitate a mix of structure types and densities. Specific development standards of the S-DR Zone include seven different height standards with varied setback, stepback, and build-to lines. The proposal enables residential development within the downtown core. Therefore, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policies A.17 through A.19. Design and Mixed Use A.22 Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. A.23 Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed-use development on surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations. A.24 Consider adopting or modifying local zoning and development regulations to provide a discretionary design review process or clear and objective design standards, in order to address issues of compatibility, aesthetics, open space, and other community concerns. Through the plan amendments and zone change the proposal will facilitate a mixed-use development on the subject site where such development does not currently exist. The proposed S-DR Zone (Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) adheres to form based code principles and is designed to be compatible with neighboring development through the establishment of height limitations, view corridors, build-to lines, and other provisions. Development standards are designed to be site specific and clear and objective. Provisions of the Cameron McCarthy FINAL SUBMITTAL | December 5, 2012 {00091176;1 }