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DRAFT September 18, 2014 TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 8 448915v4 TW185-1 3.4 Special Development Plan (SDP): The JDA may approve a SDP for projects comprising 10 acres or more which require additional flexibility in the application of the TRC not otherwise available under Table 3-3 above. JDA approval of a SDP is subject to a 4/5 vote of the JDA. The SDP process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may not be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the subject property. A Community Development staff report and recommendation is required for the JDA to make a determination on a SDP. Public notices shall be issued for all SDP hearings; however, such hearings may be combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval of a project and its related transactional documents. (a) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall use the following criteria: vi. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan; Parking garages and porte-cocheres are allowed along Pedestrian Priority Frontage and Pedestrian-Friendly streets per authorization from the JDA. Allowed when necessary for building design. c. Corner Lot Building Frontage Reduction of building frontage requirements for lots with two or more Pedestrian Priority frontages (applicable Frontage Standard for the zoning district of the subject corner lot) Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian Priority designated frontage may be replaced with the corresponding standard for Pedestrian-Friendly frontage designation instead. In determining which Pedestrian Priority frontage may be changed to a Pedestrian-Friendly frontage, precedence shall be given to matching any existing building Pedestrian Priority frontages of adjoining blocks or lots on either side of the street. Reduction of building frontage requirements for lots with two or more Pedestrian-Friendly frontages (applicable Frontage Standards for the designated zoning district of the subject corner lot) Frontage requirement along one Pedestrian-Friendly designated frontage may be replaced with the corresponding standard for General frontage designation instead. In determining which Pedestrian-Friendly frontage may be changed to a General frontage, precedence shall be given to matching any existing building Pedestrian- Friendly frontages of adjoining blocks or lots on either side of the street. d. Sidewalk and Streetscape standards Sidewalks, street tree planting, street lighting, and other streetscape standards may be adjusted based on the development context and street cross section. Any changes to the streetscape standards shall be based on specific development context such as existing vegetation, natural features, drainage, and fire access and is subject to approval by the JDA. e. Required Parking Spaces Reduction in the number of required parking spaces Reduction in the number of parking spaces shall be based on one or more of the following: i. A shared parking plan for parking within 1,320 feet of the subject property; or ii. A parking study for the uses proposed on the site; or iii. A combination of the above 3. Other a. Any other numerical standard in the code A modification up to 10% (increase or decrease) ii. A modification of a numerical standard is needed to accommodate existing conditions. iii. The proposed development still meets the intent of the Code. b. Phased Developments Deferment of building frontage standards i. Phased developments may defer building frontage requirements as long as they meet the build-to-zone and parking setback requirements