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Page 1 of 2 DATE: December 3, 2014 PC Work Session Item 2.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: TCAAP Zoning Chapters 8-11 Requested Action Provide Planning Commission comments on Chapters 8-11 of the draft TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). Discussion Chapter 8 (Street Design Standards) establishes design standards for the different street types on TCAAP as well as connectivity standards for the overall street network. Attachment 5 in the TRC provides cross section illustrations for each street classification that set requirements for elements such as travel lanes, on-street parking, bicycle accommodation, streetscape standards, and sidewalk standards. Site plan or subdivision applications for areas of four acres or larger will be required to submit a Project Circulation Plan that demonstrates how on-site circulation will meet the requirements included in Chapter 8. Chapter 9 (Open Space Standards) addresses requirements for public and private open space areas on TCAAP. The Regulating Plan designates areas for public open space and Attachment 3 in the TRC includes specific standards that address general character, design, and typical uses for these open spaces. Chapter 9 also sets requirements for common and personal private open space for commercial and residential developments. For residential uses, these requirements would only come into effect for developments with a density of five units per acre or greater. This section of the TRC also includes the minimum permeable ground area requirements for all developments. Chapter 10 (Streetscape and Landscape Standards) provides detailed design standards for development that takes place within the public realm. Specific areas addressed include minimum MEMORANDUM