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7A ATTACHMENT J7age 92 5. Usable open space shall be improved to support passive or active use by residents. Such open space shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling units for which it is required. The computation of such open space shall include no obstructions other than devices and structures designed to enhance its usability, such as swimming pools, small changing facilities, fountains, planters, benches and landscaping; Staff Comment: This paragraph was added in 2006 as part of an overall effort to make the Zoning Ordinance requirements supportive of improving storm water quality. 6. Where possible, pervious areas set aside as usable open space may also serve as areas for infiltration of stormwater runoff, subject to review and approval by the Engineering and Construction Division. Use of open space areas for stormwater control shall be incorporated into plans to comply with the provisions of Section 32.12 (Stormwater Treatment) of the Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 27 A (Stormwater Treatment and Maintenance Program) of the Municipal Code, as that Section and Chapter, respectively, may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 1130, eft. 7-10-64: Ord. 1130.130, eft. 5-26-71: Ord. 1130.132, eft. 7-7-71: Ord. 1130.273, eff. 11- 15-90; Ord. 1130.336 9 25, eff. 1-5-06) Kentfield Project Open Space Calculation: The proposed Kentfield project includes 18 3-bedroom units and 6 2-bedroom units. The total required open space is calculated as follows: Open Space/Unit Required Common Units (#) Unit Type (sq. ft.) Open Space (sq. ft.) -- 18 3-bedroom 500 9,000 6 2-bedroom 400 2,400 -~ Total: 11 ,400 .. ----- The project proposes to provide open space in both common areas and private yards as shown on the following site plan prepared by the applicant and as calculated below: Open Space Provided Common Area Basis Sq. Ft. --- Common Areas: 2,367 sq. ft. 2,367 Private Yards: 16,392 sq. ft. x two-third discount = 10,928 Total: 13,295 The proposed open space provisions exceed the City's minimum requirement for this project by approximately 17%) [(13,295 -11,400)/11 AOO*100% = 16.6%>].