standards in EC 9.6210(1) Basic Landscape Standard (L-1). The required landscaping <br />shall be placed within the required front yard setback area and may be pierced by <br />pedestrian and vehicular access ways. <br /> <br />The applicant has requested an adjustment to this standard as they are proposing fewer trees than <br />would be required by the standard. <br /> <br />EC 9.8030(3): Landscape Standards Adjustment. Where this land use code provides that <br />the landscape standards may be adjusted, the standards may be adjusted upon finding <br />that the proposed landscape is consistent with the following applicable criteria: <br />(b) Basic Landscape Standard (L-1). The standards of EC 9.6210(1) may be adjusted if <br />the proposal enhances a development site by providing attractive, open landscaped <br />areas where distance is the primary means of separating different uses or <br />developments. <br /> <br />In response to these criteria, the applicant notes dimensional features of the existing site and notes <br />concerns about the potential survival of trees if required to plant the number of trees required by the <br />Basic Landscape Standard (L-1). The dimensional concerns expressed by the applicant appear to be about <br />trees being planted between the curb for South Garden Way, and the sidewalk where it is setback. <br />Instead, the applicant has proposed trees west of the sidewalk on their site where they state larger trees <br />can be planted. Additionally, the applicant wishes to place shrubs that would be required by the L-1 <br />standard adjacent to their building, rather than closer to the sidewalk and South Garden Way, and place <br />lawn adjacent to the public sidewalk. In support of this, they state that the lawn will provide a better <br />sight lines, and by moving landscaping close to the building it will soften the appearance of the building. <br /> <br />Based on the available information, the applicant’s proposal will provide an attractive landscaped area <br />which differentiates the sidewalk and South Garden Way from their development. The proposed lawn <br />will also create a pedestrian experience that feels open and allows for better sight lines. Therefore, the <br />applicant’s request for an adjustment to EC 9.5500(8) is approved. <br /> <br />Adjustment Request 6 – EC 9.5500(11) <br /> <br />EC 9.5500(11): Site Access and Internal Circulation. <br />(a) Streets. Street standards and connectivity requirements for local residential streets <br />shall be applied to public and private streets within multiple-family developments. (Refer <br />to EC 9.6815 Connectivity for Streets.). (See Figure 9.5500(12) Multiple-Family Parking.) <br />(b) Driveways. Driveways and parking drives are private roadways for projects or portions <br />of projects not served by streets. Driveways and parking drives shall be designed in <br />accordance with the following standards: <br />1. Driveways. Driveways provide vehicular access to parking and dwelling units but <br />do not provide primary pedestrian access to units. Driveways are intended to be <br />used primarily for vehicular circulation and dwelling access and should be visually <br />distinct from streets. (See Figure 9.5500(11)(b) Multiple-Family Driveways). The <br />following standards apply: <br />Attachment A