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9.8050 Cluster Subdivision Application Requirements. In addition to the provisions in EC <br /> 9.7010 Application Filing, the following specific requirements shall apply to tentative <br /> cluster subdivision plan applications: <br /> (1) All cluster subdivision applications shall include the standard subdivision <br /> requirements set forth in EC 9.8510 Subdivision, Tentative Plan Application <br /> Requirements except for 9.8510(4). <br /> (2) The cluster subdivision application shall identify a project coordinator that is <br /> either licensed in the state of Oregon to practice architecture or landscape <br /> architecture. For applications that include 4 acres or more, the application shall <br /> also include a professional design team consisting of at least following <br /> professionals: <br /> 1. Architect. <br /> 2. Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor. <br /> 3. Landscape Architect or Planner. <br /> 9.8055 Cluster Subdivision Approval Criteria - General. The planning director shall <br /> approve, approve with conditions, or deny a proposed cluster subdivision. Approval <br /> or approval with conditions shall be based on the following: <br /> (1) The proposed subdivision complies with: <br /> (a) EC 9.8515 Subdivision, Tentative Plan Approval Criteria- General except <br /> for the standards related to EC 9.2760 Residential Lot Standards; <br /> (b) EC 9.2750 Residential Zone Development Standards; <br /> (c) EC 9.2000 through 9.3915 regarding lot dimensions, solar standards, and <br /> density requirements for the subject zone; <br /> (e) EC 9.6500 through EC 9.6510 Public Improvement Standards; and <br /> (d) EC 9.6800 through EC 9.6870 Streets, Alleys, and Other Public Ways <br /> Standards. <br /> The residential lot and development standards may be relaxed based on <br /> compliance with the remainder of the cluster subdivision criteria. An approved <br /> adjustment to a standard pursuant to the provisions beginning at EC 9.8015 of <br /> this land use code constitutes compliance with the standard. <br /> (2) The proposed subdivision includes at least 25% of the development site in <br /> common open space that either is suitable area for natural resource protection or <br /> for use by residents. Areas used for motor vehicle parking and maneuvering <br /> shall not be considered as open space. <br /> (3) The proposed subdivision shall maintain open space around natural features, <br /> such as steep slopes, wooded areas, and natural waterways or wetlands where <br /> those exist, or create common open space with amenities for community <br /> activities for residents such as picnic areas, playgrounds, sports features, or <br /> gardens. <br /> (4) The cluster subdivision will provide adequate screening from surrounding <br /> properties including, but not limited to, anticipated building locations, bulk, and <br /> height. <br /> Ordinance - 336 <br />