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MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS Maximum Density Minimum Acerage Devoted to Bonus Neighborhood Greens 20% 1.0 acre per 100 dwelling units 10% 0.5 acre per 100 dwelling units Preservation of Natural Features a. Intent Mature trees, rolling topography, and stream corridors are a few of the elements that contribute to the distinct character of Overland Park. Preserving these significant natural features enhances the local character as well as protects such features' important natural functions, including stormwater management, air purification, and provision of shade. New development shall work with the natural environment by preserving and integrating natural features, including mature trees, where feasible. b. Design Guidelines and Standards i. General Guideline for Integration. New multi-family development should integrate existing natural features, required open space, and existing historic structures or cultural resources located on-site into the overall design and layout of the development. Existing natural features, as well as the required common open space, should be used to create community amenities and provide physical separators and buffers from adjacent development, where needed. ii. Preservation of Natural Areas, Open Spaces, and Historic Structures. To the maximum extent feasible, where significant natural features or areas of historic or cultural resources exist on a property, an applicant shall give priority to their preservation through public open space dedication or as common open space. The applicant is required to submit a site analysis. The city shall use all applicable plans, maps, and reports to determine whether significant natural or other features exist on a proposed site that should be protected, with priority being given to the following areas (which are not listed in order of priority or significance): (a) Wetlands. (b) Floodplains and surface drainage channels. (c) Lakes, rivers, stream corridors, and other bodies of water. (d) Prominent ridges, bluffs, or valleys. (e) Existing, mature trees and vegetation. (f) Steep slope areas. (g) Historic, cultural, or archeological sites or areas recognized by the city as significant. iii. Protection of Stream Corridors and Wetlands. (a) Perennial streams, wetlands, and associated riparian corridors shall be incorporated into site plans and site design as major amenities, with trails, seating, and appropriate supplemental vegetation. Buildings, CITY OF OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS 15 OCTOBER 7, 2002