§ 21.10.070. Development and design standards.

A.

Purpose. The development and design standards set forth Section 21.10.070 apply to the physical layout and design of development within the Chugiak-Eagle River area. These provisions govern the physical attributes of a development and its relationship with adjacent properties and the natural environment. The unique rural life style within the community is expressed in the comprehensive plan and is reflected in the provisions of this section. Unless otherwise provided the provisions of Chapter 21.07 apply in the Chugiak-Eagle River area.

B.

Transportation and connectivity.

1.

Streets in class B zoning districts.

a.

Streets located in class B zoning districts should be considered primarily rural, unless the anticipated average daily traffic dictates a higher standard. They should be designed to maintain the rural character of their neighborhoods. Street typology in Chugiak-Eagle River calls for minimizing the disturbance during construction so that native vegetation will be maintained as much as possible. Rural roads are to serve low numbers of local residents, so are narrower, typically two-lane, with wide shoulders and ditch drainage. Pedestrian traffic occurs on adjacent paths or in the street shoulder. Street lighting is not typical, but can be installed when there is a specific safety-related need. Rural streets are typically strip paved or gravel, with no curbs or sidewalks.

b.

Rural residential local streets shall have a 50-foot right of way, unless the traffic engineer determines that the anticipated average daily traffic warrants a 60-foot right-of-way. The street section shall be as narrow as possible to comply with safe and efficient design.

c.

Rural collectors shall have a right-of-way between 60 and 80 feet wide. The street section (including shoulders) shall be between 28 and 30 feet wide. Rural collectors in the Chugiak-Eagle River area shall not have vertical curbs.

d.

Rural streets shall meet higher standards if the traffic engineer determines that average daily trip data warrants.

Typical Section for a Rural Collector

C.

Landscaping, screening, and fences.

1.

Refuse collection screening (replaces subsection 21.07.080 G.2.f.) In class B districts, each refuse collection receptacle shall be screened from view from streets abutting the property, if the receptacle is to be stored within 300 feet of the street. The screening may be achieved by buildings and structures, fences, vegetation/landscaping, topography, or a refuse collection receptacle screening enclosure.

a.

If a screening enclosure is necessary to meet the standards of this subsection, the screening enclosure shall consist of a durable, three-sided screening structure. Screening enclosure construction and dimensions shall comply with service provider industry standards, as provided in the Title 21 User's Guide and AMC 26.70.050.

b.

The enclosure need not be gated provided the trash receptacle is not visible from the abutting street.

D.

Off-street parking and loading.

1.

Paving (amends portions of subsection 21.07.090 H.12.b.).

a.

Commercial parking lots of 20 or fewer spaces in class B districts may be surfaced with a layer of crushed rock. The first 20 feet of a driveway, as measured from the edge of the street travelled way, shall be paved if connecting to a paved public street.

b.

Residential class B areas may be surfaced with a layer of crushed rock to include the area of the apron.

E.

Exterior lighting. Before any lighting standards adopted in Section 21.07.100 are applied in the Chugiak-Eagle River area, a public process including public meetings and hearing shall be held in the Chugiak-Eagle River area to determine any needed modifications to Section 21.07.100 for the Chugiak-Eagle River area.

F.

Large establishments.

1.

Prohibited materials. Subsection 21.07.120 A.5.k. shall not apply in the Chugiak-Eagle River area.

2.

Outdoor sales, display, and storage (amends subsection 21.07.120 A.5.m.ii.(D)). Outdoor storage display and sales areas shall have a permanent walls and/or screening fences no more than the height of the structure or 25 feet high.

(AO 2012-124(S), 2-26-13; AO 2013-117, 12-3-13)