EC 9.8325(2): The proposed land uses and densities within the PUD are consistent with the land <br />use designation(s) shown on the Metro Plan Land Use Diagram, as refined in any applicable <br />refinement plan. <br />The applicant correctly notes that the subject property is designated Low Density Residential on the <br />Metro Plan, which establishes an allowed density "through 10 units per gross acres." The South Hills Study <br />is the applicable refinement plan, which further limits the allowable density to a maximum of 5 units per <br />gross acre for the subject area. The applicant's proposal for 10 single-family homes on 5.19 gross acres <br />would result in a density of 1.9 units per acre, which is within the allowable limits. <br />Based on these findings, this criterion is met. <br />EC 9.8325(3): The PUD provides a buffer area between the proposed development and <br />surrounding properties by providing at least a 30 foot wide landscape area along the perimeter <br />of the PUD according to EC 9.6210(7). <br />The applicant's plans show the required 30-foot wide buffer around the perimeter of the property. <br />The applicable landscape standard at EC 9.6210(7)(a)(5) Massed Landscape Standard (L-7) requires 70 <br />percent of the 30-foot perimeter buffer to be covered by living plant material. The applicant asserts <br />that this standard is met by existing vegetation along the perimeter of the subject property, and has <br />provided evidence in the form of photo documentation. <br />Based on the available evidence, this criterion is met. <br />EC 9.8325(4): For areas not included on the city's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, the PUD <br />preserves existing natural resources by compliance with all of the following: <br />(a) The provisions of EC 9.6880 to EC 9.6885 Tree Preservation and Removal Standards, (not <br />subject to modifications set forth in subsection (11) below). <br />(b) Natural resource areas designated on the Metro Plan diagram as "Natural Resource" are <br />protected. <br />The subject site is located on the City's adopted Goal 5 inventory, which includes Figure H-2 of the 1978 <br />Scenic Sites Working Paper according to Ordinance No. 20351. That figure shows the area of the subject <br />property as a "Natural Site of Visual Prominence." As such, this criterion is not applicable. <br />EC 9.8325(5): There shall be no proposed grading on portions of the development site that <br />meet or exceed 20% slope. <br />The applicant's site plan (Sheet 1), prepared by professional/licensed surveyor Renee Clough, shows <br />areas on the subject site with slopes exceeding 20%. According to the application narrative, the <br />slopes were calculated using computer software based on Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) <br />surface models. No development is proposed in areas with calculated slope exceeding 20%, and <br />based on the applicant's evidence it appears this criterion is met. <br />Staff Report (PDT 15-1/ARA 15-13) October 2015 <br />HO Agenda - Page 12 <br />