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VA 76-57 Ranbir S. Sahni C. Street System: Bristol Street is a planned arterial highway and Baker Street is a local street. D. Comparable Applications or Circumstances: None in the area. E. Surrounding Zoning: See attached SDM. Present Use: The property is vacant with the exception of two single family residences on Bristol Street and one single family residence on Baker Street. 3. General Plan Compatibility: The General Plan designates this area for high density residential and a special study corridor. 4. Staff Evaluation: The proposed project, although within the allowable density for a high density apartment project, contains certain features that are undesirable at present. The south property line which abuts existing single family residences will, with the exception of four small planter areas, be used exclusively for parking. In addition, the entire project contains approxi- mately 46 percent open space, 4 percent less than that normally required and found in more desirable "R 4" apartment projects. Therefore, staff has recommended and the applicants have agreed to submit a revised plot plan showing 50 percent open space. 5. Reasons for Staff Reconr~endation: A. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City's General Plan. Be The overall design of the project is in general conformity with the requirements of a suburban apartment, with the exception of the 50% open space requirement,to which the applicants have agreed to conform. C. The proposed project will not have any adverse impact on surrounding properties. If the Coneission approves the application, the following standard require- ments must be met: Planning: l, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14 Public Works: l, 5, 7, 10, 13', 15, 16, 41, 42, 43 * Sanitation District No. 1 17, 22 c, d, 23, 28, 40, 7. The following requirements must also be met: A. Planning l) That a revised plot plan be submitted to and approved by the Planning Oepartnmnt showing a minimum of 50% open space, project to be constructed in conformance with said plan. That a 6-foot high decorative block wall be constructed around the perimeter of the project. The block wall may be reduced to 4 feet in height along the Baker Street frontage and need only be placed along the parking area that is visible from Baker Street. 3) Elevations showing color, materials and architecture shall be sub- mitred to and approved by the Planning Department, project to be constructed in conformance with said elevations. VA 76-57 Page