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.�� 7. When approving a residential Planned Unit Development, require better quality with established criteria for open space, a"sense of place", and quality materials. 8. Encourage the development of well-designed multiple family dwelling proj ects which are compatible with adjacentuses. The following criteria should be considered when reviewing proposals for multiple family dwelling construction within the City: �. Structures should have access to at least one collector level street so that traffic generated by the complex will not exceed environmental and traffic thresholds of minor residential streets described in the Transportation Plan. b_ Adequate usable open space should be provided on the site or public paxk/open space should directly adjoin the site. �. The floor area standard should define the amount of requited open space in comparison to the density of units. �. Adequate pedestrian access to adjoining or nearby (within'/a mile) retail/service areas should be provided. �. The use of underground parking (with adequate safety measures) should be encouraged to reduce the volume of outside parl�ing and separate garages as a means of improving the general residential character of multiple family development. � Impacts on adj oining single family areas should be limited by increased side yard setbacl�.s 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 parl�ing, and amenities packages within each unit. Ix, Building design standards should be used which contribute to neighborhood openness, communication, and interaction. i, Design and pexformance standards should provide adequate height and setback combinations for situations where tallex multi-family units are proposed as infill proj ects adj acent to single family areas. Such infill should be limited to medium density (or lower) projects. 9. Within the Capital Improvement Program, when available, add or match funds for proactive residential improvement loans and grant programs. 10. 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 of low and modest cost housing in any portion or neighborhood. �