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• The cumulative width of multifamily entry features on a given frontage shall be scaled to
<br /> a minimum of 10% of the building frontage length
<br /> All ground floor units shall provide individual unit entries; these features, including, but not
<br /> limited to porches, stoops, and terraces, shall be scaled to a minimum 20% of the interior unit
<br /> width.
<br /> • Unit entry features within 4 feet of grade may encroach by a maximum of 50% into the
<br /> required frontage setback
<br /> • Unit entry features with direct access to pedestrian walks or public sidewalks shall
<br /> provide a low fence, screen, or landscaping not exceeding three feet in height to transition
<br /> from public to private areas.
<br /> In this example, the existing Housing DG indicate that entries should be emphasized as a
<br /> design feature and should be proportional to the size of the building. However, this guideline
<br /> would be considered subjective, because it would leave it to the individual judgement of the
<br /> reviewer as to whether the entry was sufficiently "emphasized" and "in proportion" to the
<br /> building.
<br /> The potential revision to this guideline would translate these goals into a quantifiable standard:
<br /> it indicates that an entry feature above a common entry shall be provided (including examples
<br /> of suitable features), and that it must be scaled to at least 10% of the building frontage length.
<br /> Additionally, the draft language provides a measurable standard for the scale of ground floor
<br /> units' entry features, relative to the interior unit width; as well as a requirement (and specified
<br /> maximum encroachment) for low screening walls, hedges or fences around entry features
<br /> accessing public walkways, etc.
<br /> While both approaches serve to achieve the same goal, the second approach uses
<br /> quantitative measures ("a minimum of 10%" instead of"in proportion to") and prescriptive
<br /> language (i.e., "shall" instead of"should") to identify the expectation for the project's entry
<br /> design.
<br /> Example 2, Site Planning (Retain Guideline Format)
<br /> In the following example related to site planning, the existing Housing DG encourage streets,
<br /> alleys, and paseos of a subject project to connect not only internally but also to adjacent
<br /> streets and neighboring developments.
<br /> The potential revision to this language is, however, written also as a guideline (not a standard)
<br /> since connectivity to adjacent properties or neighboring developments may or may not feasible
<br /> on each project. Therefore, while quantifiable standards for residential development will be
<br /> incorporated into the objective standards, staff also expects that guidelines will also be
<br /> incorporated to reflect best practices and serve as design guidance for a project where it is not
<br /> possible or practical to establish a quantifiable objective standard.
<br /> Existing Housing DG:
<br /> Al.d Streets, alleys and paseos should not only connect internally but also be
<br /> publicly accessible and connect to adjacent streets and neighboring
<br /> development.
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