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In addition, the purpose of the Planned Development is to encourage variety and avoid monotony in developments by allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space and amenities. The proposal provides a plan which is adequately accessed, provides open space similar to other recent planned developments, and amenities such as secured off- street parking and off-street parking spaces for visitors. Although there is no minimum requirement specified for open space in single- family development, recent planned small lot, single-family developments attempt to maintain a minimum of 10 feet in width or depth and an area of approximately 400 square feet in size. The smallest rear yards would be the two middle lots. Those two yards have a minimum dimension of 10 feet in depth and 40 feet wide, encompassing 400 square feet. Moreover, the 10 foot setbacks proposed for the north and south property lines to the rear of the homes would comply with the RM base district requirements which permit a minimum of six feet and an average of 10 feet for multi-family residential development. Developable Parcel Although the property has been historically used for one single-family residence, a detached garage, and a large open yard, there are no restrictions applying to the property to prevent its redevelopment. Similar to the Garden Terrace site the subject property has also had similar zoning since the early 1960s that would have permitted multi-family residential development on it. Furthermore, there are no view easements that are reserved for the Garden Terrace condominium owners. Although the proposal partially obstructs the view from the northerly side of the Garden Terrace Condominium, the proposed plans take into account adequate setbacks and separation. The proposed residences are below the maximum envelope that would be permitted by the zoning. Instead of one large box structure, the proposal is for a series of detached residences. In addition the proposal is a down-zoning from possibly eight units (permitted under the current RM1800) to six units (RM2500). Parking / Circulation The 16 parking spaces provided, including 12 enclosed spaces and four open spaces, exceed the minimum requirement of 12 spaces for six, single-family units. Zoning Code Section 4-1704 requires two parking spaces per unit, including two covered spaces per unit. Staff will include a standard condition of the CC&Rs that the garages remain accessible to two vehicles at all times and not to be used for storage or other uses. The circulation for the project has been reviewed by the Fire Department and the Engineering and Transportation Department. The 20- foot wide entry driveway and 25- foot wide interior driveway complies with the access required by the Pire Department. No parking will be permitted on the driveway to maintain emergency vehicle access. The driveway design satisfies the Engineering and Transportation Department's requirements for circulation. The interior width of the driveway would allow the garbage and recycle containers placed on the driveway on service days for pick-up. The trucks would have to back out of the driveway after collection. Delivery trucks and vans such as FedEx could also use the driveway for its delivery services ifthere are no available spaces on Hays Street. Planning Commission Staff Report PLN2005-00141 June 8, 2006 Page 5 of9