8-6-5-5: ARRANGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS:

To encourage land use plans to be submitted as a planned unit development (PUD) so as to provide an enhanced integration of open space and a variety of housing options, the following design criteria shall be considered by the city:

   A.   All lots within the PUD shall comply with the minimum lot size in the underlying zone as established in section 8-2-4 of this title, except that a decrease in the minimum lot size may be allowed if there is an "offsetting increase" of the same square footage in open space and a favorable finding is made by the council that the smaller lots are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

As an incentive to submit a PUD versus a standard subdivision, the initial starting point for minimum open space, prior to any "offsetting increase" being added, shall be the area that is equal to ten percent (10%) of the site. This allowance shall only be permitted under the following criteria:

      1.   The total common area open space shall be equal to or greater than twenty percent (20%), inclusive of the "offsetting increase" square footage.

      2.   A favorable finding by the council must be obtained assuring that character, identity and architectural and siting variation are incorporated into the development and that these factors make up a substantial contribution to the objectives of the PUD. These design elements are as follows:

         a.   Landscaping, streetscape, open spaces and plazas, use of existing landscaping, pedestrianway treatment and recreational areas;

         b.   Siting, visual focal points, use of existing physical features such as topography, view, sun and wind orientation, circulation pattern, physical environment, variation in building setbacks and building grouping (such as clustering); and

         c.   Design features, street sections, architectural styles, harmonious use of materials, parking areas broken by landscaping features and varied use of housing types.

      3.   Setbacks for modified lots sizes shall conform with the closest compatible base zone under section 8-2-4 of this title.

   B.   An area equal to the square footage utilized to create lots that are larger than the minimum lot size may be credited toward the creation of lots which are proportionally smaller than the minimum lot size in the underlying zone established in section 8-2-4 of this title, provided:

      1.   There is a favorable finding by the council that the smaller lots are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

      2.   The number of lots below the minimum lot size do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total number of lots within the development.

   C.   PUDs located within one-fourth (1/4) mile of an arterial roadway, as identified on the transportation and pathway network plan in the Eagle comprehensive plan, may be permitted to design and construct up to fifteen percent (15%) of the units within the development as multi-family/attached units with the following specifications:

      1.   A favorable finding is made by the council that the attached units are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

      2.   A maximum of six (6) units can be attached in a single housing group.

      3.   All attached units shall be located adjacent to common area open space.

      4.   Attached units shall be located within the portion of the development site that is in closest proximity to the arterial.

      5.   Design review approval is required for all attached units.

      6.   Height, area, and setback regulations for attached units shall be as follows:

 

* Note Conditions:

   A.   Additional 5 feet per story side setback for multi-story structures is required.

   B.   The street side setback may be reduced to 0 feet for buildings which are separated from the street by a minimum 25 foot wide common area open space lot.

   C.   The rear setback may be reduced to 12.5 feet for buildings on lots which are separated from other lots by a minimum 25 foot wide common area open space lot.

   D.   The rear setback may be reduced to 0 feet for buildings on lots which are separated from other lots by a minimum 50 foot wide common area open space lot.

   E.   The rear setback may be reduced to 12.5 feet for buildings with rear load (alley) garages.

(Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)