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If there is no EC 9.8030 subsection that pertains to the type of standard being considered, adjustment may be permitted based solely on compliance with EC 9.8030(18)(a). The purpose statements from the S-CN zone at EC 9.3100 that relate to the standard in question focus on the visibility of entrances from the public way. The applicant’s proposal for a segmented façade and lawn will provide visual cues and visibility of the building when viewed from the street. Their site plans also show a wide section of sidewalk on the northern portion of their lot near a main building entrance which will provide an unobstructed view of the entrance from the public way. The second part of the above approval criteria reference other applicable adjustment criteria. The other applicable criteria for adjustment are provided by EC 9.8030(2) and as discussed above, have been found to be met. Based on the available information, an adjustment to the standard provided by EC Table 9.3125(3)(g) S- CN Chase Garden Node with relation to buildings fronting a street is met. Adjustment Request 4 – EC 9.5500(6)(a) EC 9.5500(6): Building Mass and Facade. (a) Maximum Building Dimension. Neither the maximum length nor width of any building within 40 feet of a front lot line can exceed 100 feet in the R-1 and R-2 zones and 150 feet in all other zones. The applicant’s proposed building is approximately 197 feet in length along Garden Way, which exceeds the 150-foot building length maximum provided above. EC 9.8030(8) Multiple-Family Standards Adjustment. Where this land use code provides that the multiple-family standards may be adjusted, the standards may be adjusted upon finding that the design achieves all of the following: (a) Maximum Building Dimension. The requirements set forth in EC 9.5500(6)(a) may be adjusted if the proposal creates building massing and/or facades that: 1. Create a vibrant street facade with visual detail. 2. Provide multiple entrances to building or yards. The applicant states that the proposed building incorporates articulation using bays, balconies, changes in materials, canopies, and varied window fenestration. Additionally, the mass of the building will be broken into two major subcomponents that will be 115 feet and 57 feet in length using a recess in the façade, a change in roof type and orientation, and building mass orientation. The applicant has also proposed landscaping, and patio entries and units to further break up the mass of the building. Based on the available information, the applicant’s request for adjustment to EC 9.5500(6) is approved. Adjustment Request 5 – EC 9.5500(8) EC 9.5500(8) Site Landscaping. (c) Landscape Requirements. Site landscaping shall conform to the following: 1. Required Landscaping in Yards Abutting Streets. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in yards abutting streets that complies, at a minimum, with the Attachment A