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8.A. - Page 5 Change the limit on inactive frontages Currently, inactive frontages (areas with no public entrance) are from a standard to a guideline. limited to 25% of the total frontage. This is a good rule, but it needs some flexibility. Garages, narrow lots, emergency exists, and other special conditions can make this rule difficult to meet. �-. . . Description of Change Reason for Change Make the appeal process for powntown This caused unnecessary confusion to have slightly different consistent with the Zoning Ordinance's processes for appeals within Downtown relative to all other parts appeal process. of the City. Change the text which tells developers As written this is very proscriptive and has caused confusion. when/how they must widen their Also, it does not reflect how we need to deal with this situation sidewalks. for most projects, which is on a case-by-case basis. On Page 62 of the DTPP, in Section 2.4.2-A-1-d, there is already a provision that allows us to determine this on a case-by-case basis anyway, so we should eliminate any confusion. Every condition is unique and it is too difficult to create a formula that works for every situation. Call out sign permits as a separate It has caused confusion to apply for a"Planned Community permit type. Permit" for a sign only. As written the City is required to take a $5,000 deposit for signs, which is unreasonable. This does not alter the review process, however. Change name of "Conditional Uses" use It has caused confusion to have the word "conditional" refer to a group to "Restricted Uses". use group and as a type of permission. In the Corner Store use group, specify Many prospective business owners think they may fall under this what is meant by "cafe". designation, and have asked what it means. Since their approval in the orange zone depends on whether or not they are considered to be a cafe, a clear definition is needed. Make it clear that pre-existing retail In order to bolster the Broadway retail core, new retail buildings buildings on EI Camino are allowed to aren't allowed on most of EI Camino within the DTPP. However, remain in use as retail, even when many of the existing buildings were designed for retail. This tenants change. change would allow new retail uses to go into spaces/buildings that were designed and historically used for retail. Reflect the new name of the Architectural The name of the committee has changed. Advisory Committee. Remove references to PHED Director. This position no longer exists. Delete the "Sidewalk Width Provision" These rows have caused confusion and are unnecessary. All of rows from the Public Frontage table. their content can be found in the text.