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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1980- 30 . e . <. ;> RESOLUTION NO. 80-30 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPlmNT ORDINANCE RATING SCALE . WHEREAS, after study, the Planning Commission and staff has prepared and recommended adoption of the attached rating scale for evaluating proposed development in the City of Gilroy, and good cause appearing therefor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Gilroy approves the attached rating scale and adopts the same for the evaluation of proposed developments under the Resi- dential Development Ordinance in the City of Gilroy. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1980, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILl1EMBERS: ALBERT, I-IUGHAN, LINK. PATE. TAYLOR and GOODRICH NOE S : ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS : NONE . COUNCILMEMBERS : CUNNINGHAM APPROVED: ~ ' ?~-~ ~ayor RESOLUTION. No. 80-30 e . PLANNING DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE RATING SCALE Adopted by City Council on March l7~ 1980 Resolution #80-30 The City Council shall examine each proposed development and shall rate each de~ velopment by the assignment of no more than the maximum number of points ~llow- able on each of the following: I. LOCATIONAL FACTORS (20 points maximum) A. City Boundaries - Proximity Proximity of the proposed development to the incorporated City limits, the Urban Service Area, existing City streets~ and ex- isting urban development. (0-8 points) B. Public Facilities - Proximity Proximity of the proposed development to existing park and school facilities, police service areas and fire statio~s. (0-8 points) C. Public Utilities - Proximity Proximity of the proposed development to existing development served by City water and sewer lines, and to telephone, gas and electric lines. (0-4 points) II. CAPACITY AND AVAILABILITY OF URBAN SE~VICES (20 points maximum) A. Public Utilities - Capacity Availability of water and sewer lines, telephone, gas and elec- tric lines, and streets with adequate capacity to serve pro- posed development, and existence of design features which en- courage efficient use of those services. (0-10 points) B. Public Facilities - Capacity and Availability Availability of existing school, library, par~, recreation and community facilities and services, with adequate capacity to serve the proposed development. (O-lOpoint~) III. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (25 points maximum) A. Safety Hazards Location of the proposed development on land free from safety hazards such as flooding, or soil subsidence, seismic or in- stability. (0-10 pointS) B. Resources Location of the proposed development which preserves natural resources such as a water recharge area, prime (Class I or II) agricultural land, natural geologic and topographical features, historic or archaeological sites, etc. (0-5 points) e e RDO Rating Scale -2- 3....17-80 C. Pollution Location, design, construction and occupation of the proposed development which minimizes impacts on the surrounding human environment caused by air, water or noise pollution or similar nuisances such as chemical, gaseous, odoriferous, or thermal pollution. D. Wildlife Location of proposed development which preserves or provides for additional open space for wildlife and riparian habitats" native plants and forestation. (O-S IV. ADOPTED PLANS AND POLICIES (IS points maximum) A. General Plan and Policies Conformance of the proposed development with the General Plari. and implementation of its adopted policies, arid other relC\ted development policies as established by the City Council such as the Landscape Policy, specific area policies, special plan areas, etc. B. Zoning and Related Ordinances Conformance of the proposed development with the Zoning Ordin- ance and related ordinances adopteq by the City Council inclu- ding the provisions of the Residential Development Ordinance. (O-Spoints) (0-10 poi1;lt$}' (O-S points) V. HOUSING MIX (30 points maximum) A. Housing Type Variety Availability of a variety of housing unit types which would add to the mix of housing types in the City or provide other resi.... dential housing alternatives not generally available at present. (0-8 points) B. Density Type Variety Availability of a variety of density types within the proposed development. (e.g. single family lots, duplexes, apartments, condos) C. Housing Cost Variety Availability of a variety of housing unit costs within the proposed development. D. Housing Cost Reduction Techniques Availability of housing units made affordable to per~~ns in low and moderate income brackets through reduced prices, spe- cially-funded programs or innovative pricing and financing arrangements. VI. DESIGN (30 points maximum) A. Site Design Conformance of the proposed development to natural topography, design for maximizing open space and minimizing paved areas,' a variety of lot arrangements, or variety of site design fea- tures. (O~ 7 points) (0-7 poi~ts). (0-8 points) . (0-8 point~), , . e e ROO Rating Scale -3- B. Architectural Design Architectural design quality of the proposed development which includes unique and varied styles within an overall design theme. C. Landscaping Landscaping design quality above that specified in the lanq- scape policy which aesthetically and appropriately provides for screening, drought-resistant and native plantings with low maintenance and high passive solar energy potential for adja- cent residences. D. Energy Conservation Architectural design of the proposed development that facili- tates the conservation of energy by orienting lots and design- ing homes for maximum utilization of passive solar energy, ac- tive solar energy, insulation, and water conservation; also minimizing fuel dependency beyond code requirements by effi- cient design of circulation systems and provisions for bike routes, walkways and trails. VII. COMMUNITY BENEFIT FACTORS (20 points maximum) A. Cultural and Historic Benefits Provision of cultural and community or private recreation cen- ters, public art, or other improvements for community benefit, or the preservation of historic homes, buildings or sites. B. Environmental Benefits Provision of open space, bikepaths, trails, natural areas and preservation of significant archaeological sites and aesthe- tic views and vistas by the proposed development. C. Capital Improvement Benefits Provision of public works or capital improvements which will serve as public benefits such as developed parks and water- ways, bikeways, bridges, public access roads, etc. VIII. UPGRADING EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS (15 points maximum) A. Infilling Amount of infilling of existing neighborhoods by the proposed development, including replacement of substandard buildings, upgrading existing structures with compatible materials and restoration of historic buildings. B. Housing Rehabilitation Rehabilitation of existing housing provided by the proposed development. . TOTAL I , I 3-17-80 (O~ 7 point;l3) i I (0-7 points) (0-8 points) (0-7 points) I (0-7 points) (0-6 points) (0-8 points) (0-7 points) (0-175 points) '" .. ':P e e I, StJSAJ"NE E. STEINHETZ, City Clerk.of the City of GtlJ:'OY. I do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. SO-3D 1. ..... orietnal resolution. duly adopted by the Council of the C:lty ot Gilroy at a rceulac meeting of sa.id Council he[l.d on tho 17tQ, day of present. March 19~, at \ih1ch meeting a quo~ va. HI wrnn::ss UllEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed. the Official S~al of the City of Gilroy, this 20th day of . March , 1 ') 80. MrnJ ;, I I ' i ;,'