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h. Rocker type light switches installed 44 to 48 inches to top of outlet box above finish floor, and thermostats 48-inches maximum height to all operating buttons or features. i. Variable height (28 to 42 inches above finish floor) work surfaces such as cutting boards, countertops, sinks, and/or cooktops in kitchens. A minimum of two 15-inch wide cutting boards at variable heights may satisfy this requirement. j. Loop handle pulls on drawers and cabinet doors or touch hardware instead of knobs. k. Full-extension pull-out drawers, shelves and racks in base cabinets. I. Full height pantry storage, with easy access pull-out and/or adjustable height shelves. m. Front-mounted controls on all appliances where practical and whenever requested by residents. n. Adjustable height closet rods and shelves, or the installation of backing to provide for future adjustable height rods and shelves as needed by residents. o. Single-lever water controls at all plumbing fixtures and faucets. p. Hand-held shower head, or combination shower head with hand-held capability. q. Blocking in walls around toilet, tub, and shower for future installation and/or relocation of grab bars. As described in the wording of the condition, this requirement applies to the "covered" units in a multi-family project, and for many items it would require the features to be included during the construction of a unit, and they must be planned for and installed during the rough framing stage prior to dry wall (i.e., switch and receptacle heights, window sills, hallway width, etc.), not just be adapted upon request to be "adaptability ready." While this condition has been beneficial in securing more accessible features in covered units, and staff would propose to continue to include this condition in larger multi-family projects, there may be room for improvement in the condition. Specifically, staff would recommend the following amendments: • Modify the introductory text of the condition to read: UNIVERSAL DESIGN— 15 OR MORE UNITS: The principles of Universal Design shall be incorporated into the design whenever possible, with opportunities provided to the initial purchaser or tenant, whenever feasible, to provide input on desired features from among those listed below. Unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development, all units, including those otherwise required to be adaptable, shall provide the following features: • Modify item (p) to read: All units shall incorporate a hand-held adjustable shower head in bathrooms. At least 10 percent of all required adaptable units shall include either an accessible shower(roll-in shower) or accessible bathtub in at least one bathroom. Page 6 of 7