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J) Impacts on adjoining single family areas should be limited by increased side yard setbacks and landscaping; front and rear separation by streets, commercial or- industrial development; or parks and open space. g) Higher density development should be required to include such improvements as masonry exterior, higher window and wall insulation packages, underground parking, more usable open space than normally required, porches, landscaping, underground parking, and amenities packages within each unit. h) Building design standards should be used which contribute to neighborhood openness, communication, and interaction. i) Design and performance standards should provide adequate height and setback combinations for situations where taller multi family units are proposed as infill projects adjacent to single family areas. Such infill should be limited to medium density (or lower) projects. 9. Require fair housing practices. Disperse types and scale of housing units within the City for all ages, in all stages of the life cycle. Discourage high concentrations oj'low and modest cost housing in any portion or neighborhood. a) Provide quality, low density rental and owner - occupied residential units, particularly one level. b) Create affordable and /or subsidized congregate rental units for- seniors and others with special needs. c) Consider senior housing in areas with nearby amenities such as shopping, medical, community and church facilities, and volunteer programs. 5.2 The following is the Demographic Profile for this neighborhood — Planning District 11, excluding the new 22 townhomes to be constructed by Master Piece Homes on County Road B: ® 298 single family homes a 152 acres of single family residential land 40% land area in golf course Less than 4 units per acre 65% of the households have no children 60% of households occupied by 2 persons or less 47% of heads of household age 55 or older Only 100 persons under the age of 14 60% of the housing units are over 50 years old The Staff estimates that the 36 units proposed in this development will have a similar demographic profile. That is, few children, empty nesters, 2 persons per household, and the majority over 55 years of age. PF3471 — RCA 102003 Page 6 of 10