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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS <br /> <br />TABLE OF CONTENTS <br /> <br />I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 <br /> <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br /> <br />Major Themes and Goals for Improvement ............................................................. 1 <br />Implement the Master Plan ...................................................................................... 1 <br />Achieve a Balance Between Clear, Quantitative Standards and Creativity in Design ... 1 <br />Improve the User-Friendliness of the Current Design Guideline Manual ..................... 2 <br />Balance the Need for Specificity in Early Submittals With Time and Expense Associated <br />With Detailed Preliminary Plans ................................................................................ 2 <br />Revamp Density Bonus/Incentive System .................................................................. 2 <br />How to Use This Document ................................................................................... 3 <br /> <br />BACKGROUND CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS ................................................................ 4 <br /> <br />III. <br /> <br /> A. <br /> <br /> B, <br /> <br /> C. <br /> <br /> D. <br /> <br />GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................... 6 <br /> General Intent ....................................................................................................... 6 <br /> Applicability ........................................................................................................... 6 <br /> Exemptions ............................................................................................................ 6 <br /> Review Process ...................................................................................................... 6 <br /> 1, General ................................................................................................................... 6 <br /> 2. Site Plan/City Approval Required Prior to Permits ...................................................... 6 <br /> 3. Review Criteria ......................................................................................................... 7 <br /> Variances and Modifications Allowed ...................................................................... 7 <br /> 1. Variances ................................................................................................................ 7 <br /> 2, Deviations ............................................................................................................... 7 <br /> 3. Modifications to Allow Alternative Compliance .......................................................... 7 <br /> 4. Conditions of Approval ............................................................................................. 7 <br /> Conflicting Provisions ............................................................................................. 7 <br /> Earning Design Incentives--General Provisions ....................................................... 7 <br /> <br />MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS .......................... 9 <br /> <br />2. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />8. <br /> <br />Site Planning ......................................................................................................... 9 <br />Intent ...................................................................................................................... 9 <br />Lot Coverage and Density ........................................................................................ 9 <br />Useable Common Open Space .............................................................................. 10 <br />Preservation of Natural Features ..' .......................................................................... 15 <br />Land Disturbance (Grading and Retaining Walls) .................................................... 18 <br />On-Site Community Recreational Amenities ............................................................ 19 <br />Mix of Housing Types ............................................................................................ 20 <br />Crime Prevention ................................................................................................... 21 <br />Site Layout and Development Pattern ................................................................... 22 <br />General Intent ....................................................................................................... 22 <br />Site Layout Guidelines and Standards for Multi-Family Developments ......................23 <br /> <br />CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS ii OCTOBER 7, 2002 <br /> <br /> <br />