HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit A.3_Growth Management Review Criteria_Staff Findings26.470.080, General Review Standards
Staff Findings: This application requests to develop nine affordable housing allotments. According to Land Use Code Section 26.470.030.D, no annual growth limit applies to affordable housing. This is in recognition of the high priority placed on the development of affordable housing to meet community needs.
While several units fall below the minimum unit size prescribed by APCHA, none of the units are more than 20 percent below the minimum. Additionally, some units are slightly more than 50 percent below grade. The APCHA Guidelines as well as the Land Use Code allow for flexibility on unit size and subgrade area when other on-site amenities are provided. The applicant plans to provide additional storage area for each dwelling unit, as well as common outdoor space for tenants to congregate. The central location of this property is also considered a major benefit. The site is a four-minute walk from the Commercial Core, it is located on the RFTA bus line and is walking distance to multiple parks.
Lastly, staff finds that the proposed use as an affordable housing development complements the historic residential nature of the Mixed-Use (MU) zone district; the proposed density complies with underlying zoning and no variances are requested. The purpose of the MU zone district is to provide different economic and residential opportunities from more traditional commercial zones, which is the fundamental intent of this project.
Before Certificate of Occupancy is granted for the project, the applicant will work with APCHA to deed restrict each unit at the category deemed appropriate.
Staff finds the General Review Criteria for Growth Management to be met.