As a conditional use, multi-family dwellings shall only be permitted on specific parcels that comply with the following criteria:
(a) The location of lots for multi-family dwellings shall either:
(1) Have frontage on one of the following streets:
A. Hudson Drive;
B. Darrow Road, north of Hibbard Avenue;
C. Graham Road, east of Lake Run;
D. Kent Road, between Kauffman Road and Fishcreek Road;
E. Norton Road, west of Stow Road; or
(2) Abut:
A. A commercial or industrial zone in areas that serve as a transition between lower density residential and nonresidential development; or
B. An existing multi-family development when the Planning Commission and Council determines that the proposed site is unsuitable for single-family development.
(b) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall have direct access to the major street or be located off the side street in a manner so as not to be disruptive to abutting single-family neighborhoods.
(c) In addition to the general review criteria for conditional uses set forth in Section 1161.02, the Planning Commission and Council shall review a proposed multi- family development giving particular consideration to the following:
(1) Buildings within the proposed development shall be located so as to reduce any adverse influences and to protect the residential character of areas both within and adjacent to the multi-family development;
(2) Diversity and originality in individual building design shall be encouraged to achieve the best possible relationship between development and the land;
(3) Significant buffer zones with adequate landscaping shall be provided between the proposed multi-family dwellings and existing single-family neighborhoods;
(4) Roadway systems, service areas, parking areas, entrances, exits, and pedestrian walkways within the multi-family development shall be so designed as to have access to public streets without creating traffic hazards or congestion;
(5) The layout of parking areas, service areas, entrances, exits, yards, courts, landscaping, signs, lighting, and other potentially adverse influences shall be designed and located to protect the residential character within and adjacent to the multi-family development.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)