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Zoning Amendment: LR-lC-1 Density Credit February 10, 1999 Page 3 1* Impact of the 50% Density' Credit The LR-lC-1 density credit simply allows "a 50% increase in dwelling unit density over the LR-IC District". The LR-IC District requires a minimum lot size of 1/2 acre, which translates to a maximum dwelling unit density of 2 units per acre. A 50% increase in density yields 3 units per acre. This credit is the sole basis for the LR-lC-1 District. Opportunities for Housing Variety Along Highway 12 The number of multi-family dwelling units that might be developed or redeveloped in the existing LR-lC-1 zones under the current code (excluding the Tonka Ventures property which will provide 29 townhouse units) is likely less than 20. However, the City has provided for significant numbers of multi-family dwelling units in its Highway 12 Corridor along the north side of Highway 12 between Willow Drive and Old Cr> stal Bay Road. The 1988 Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 2 contemplates (and provides for) from 50 to perhaps 250 units of townliomes being developed at densities up to 6-8 units per acre. This area of Orono does not suffer from the existing high-density problems of traffic, stormwater management, etc. that are found in Navarre. Development at higher densities in the Highway 12 corridor can be accomplished in a manner that addresses all related concerns, rather than adding to them as it would in Navarre. Retain LR-lC-1 PRD Attached-Unit Capability? An alternative to total elimination of the LR-lC-1 district is to retain the ability to use a PRD to enable clustering and attached units. That is, allow up to 4 attached units via a PRD, at the underlying district density. This would retain the ability to have a variety of housing (single family, twinhomes, quads) under "conditions" (A thru H). Summary Elimination of the 50% credit without retaining the ability for attached units, would functionally remove any distinguishing characteristics between the LR-IC and LR-lC-1 Districts. In this case, it would be most appropriate to eliminate the LR-lC-1 designation from the zoning code, and rezone all LR-lC-1 properties to LR-IC. Retention of the ability in LR-lC-1 to create attached dwelling units would enable clustering and the preservation of trees and green space that is not possible in the LR-IC zone. To this end, staff has drafted 2 options for amending the LR-lC-1 District for discussion and recommendation (Exhibits A).