areas, waterways, high voltage power lines, and other similar substantial physical <br />features may form up to 2 sides of a block. The maximum block size within a multiple- <br />family development shall be no greater than 4 acres in size. (See Figure 9.5500(10) <br />Multiple-Family Block Requirements.) <br />(b) Criteria for Adjustment. Adjustments to the standards in this subsection maybe <br />made, based on the criteria of EC 9.8030(8)(d). <br />The proposed development site is greater than 8 acres in size, thus this standard applies. Based <br />on the applicant's proposed design as shown on the site plans, the blocks are less than 4 acres <br />in size. Based on these findings, this standard is met. <br />EC 9.5500(11) Site Access and Internal Circulation. <br />(a) Streets. Street standards and connectivity requirements for local residential <br />streets shall be applied to public and private streets within multiple-family <br />developments. (Refer to EC 9.6815 Connectivity for Streets.). (See Figure 9.5500(12) <br />Multiple-Family Parking.) <br />No public or private streets are proposed as part of this development. Rather, the development <br />includes a series of connected driveways and parking courts. <br />Undeveloped property to the north and east is largely a protected wetland resource exempt <br />from the street connectivity requirements under EC 9.6815(2)(g). Staff concurs with the <br />applicant that the developable lot adjacent to the north is adequately served by existing street <br />layout. <br />Per the findings at EC 9.6735, the proposed northwestern access driveway is currently located <br />within a public right-of-way (Slocum Drive - Unimproved). Based on the findings and condition <br />at EC 9.6735, incorporated herein by reference, this standard will be met. <br />(b) Driveways. Driveways and parking drives are private roadways for projects or <br />portions of projects not served by streets. Driveways and parking drives shall be <br />designed in accordance with the following standards: <br />1. Driveways. Driveways provide vehicular access to parking and dwelling <br />units but do not provide primary pedestrian access to units. Driveways are <br />intended to be used primarily for vehicular circulation and dwelling access and <br />should be visually distinct from streets. (See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) Multiple- <br />Family Driveways). The following standards apply: <br />a. Two-way driveways shall be a minimum width of 20 feet, one-way <br />driveways shall be a minimum width of 12 feet. <br />b. The maximum driveway width is 28 feet. <br />September 2020 Findings & Decision of the Planning Director Page 12 of 31 <br />Southwest Eugene Apartments (SR 20-3 & ARB 20-2) <br />