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The property is zoned COR -1 Mixed Use Core Sub -District which is intended to provide a mix of residential, retail, and service uses. This sub -district allows the highest intensity of uses including high density housing. The proposed use as an apartment building meets the intent of the COR -1 Sub -District. The COR Design Framework establishes maximum build to lines based on the roadway the property frontage. For buildings located along a Parkway, sixty (60) percent of the building (at least 300 feet) shall be located five (5) feet from the back of the sidewalk. As the Staff Review Letter notes, revisions to the boulevard width, sidewalk width, and placement of the building itself must be made. The COR Design Framework includes guidelines on how to manage parking. This is particularly important in COR -1 Sub -District, being the most intense and pedestrian oriented. A variety of parking options are proposed for the site. The parking plan for the site is as follows: Surface Stalls 125 Tuck Under Garage (Internal to Building) 44 Detached Garage Stalls 91 Total Proposed Parking Stalls 260 J Parking Ratio 2.14 Needed Stall Reduction to Avoid CUP 18 Both the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission recommended that the Developer work to reduce the amount of surface parking on the site. The EPB noted very limited landscaping and green space internal to the site. The Planning Commission noted that there appears to be more parking supplied than will be demanded by the proposed use. The Developer has made an attempt to reduce the amount of off-street parking and increase the amount of green space internal to the site. The Planning Commission directed Staff to include the tuck -under garages in the total calculation and follow the guidelines of the Design Framework for total parking. The Design Framework specifies a maximum of two (2) stalls per unit, which can be increased by another 25% with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. The Developer shall either remove an additional eighteen (18) parking stalls or secure a Conditional Use Permit to run concurrently with the remainder of the review. The Developer could show 'proof of parking' to review the need for additional parking spaces at a later date. On -Street Parking is permitted on Sapphire Street and 145th Avenue to be constructed with the project. The COR Design Framework includes Street Design Standards within the COR. The plans will need to be revised to reflect the revisions required in the Staff Review File. Generally speaking, both the sidewalk and boulevard area along Ramsey Parkway will need to be widened. The landscape plan includes rows of street trees along each of the three streets the site abuts. Ramsey Parkway and Rhinestone Street contain two types of trees while Sapphire Street and 145 th Avenue include one type. The proposed trees meet the requirements based on street type. No other landscaping is shown on the plan other than the required street trees. A community garden and playground space is include at the northwest corner. Additional detail and proposed landscaping for this area shall be submitted. The Environmental Policy Board made several advisory recommendations to enhance the internal landscaping plan, as outlined in the Staff Review File. High quality architecture and building materials is an essential component in fulfilling the objectives of the COR Design Framework. Roof design, materials, amount of windows, and overall design that breaks up the different floors and walls are all important elements to the overall building design. In the COR -1 Sub -District buildings are placed closer to the street so greater emphasis is placed on materials and design features at the street level. Architectural Elevations for all exterior walls have been completed. The proposed materials consist of stone and brick at the base. The rear elevation includes an enhanced stone entry with canopy and additional stone above. Other materials include composite panel (i.e. fiber cement panels) and steel lap and vertical siding. Metal siding can be used as a complementary material. In COR -1 Sub -District buildings shall be primarily brick or comparable