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Created:11/26/12 CH Revised:11/27/12 AAD Revised:11/28/12 CH Revised:12/5/12 AAD&CH Revised:12/7/2012 HO impact that larger buildings on larger properties would have on adjacent properties and accordingly requires a greater side setback for these larger buildings. Adequate spacing between developments also reduces the impact that a wall of closely spaced buildings would otherwise have on the beachfront. The spacing provided in the development proposal fully supports the intent of policy 10B. Additionally, and most importantly, the applicant has designed this project with two parking levels below grade and only a portion of the third above grade thereby allowing an even greater view corridor from Collins Avenue to the Ocean. Policy 10B ...to provide expanded public pedestrian circulation space... Collins Avenue is the Main Street of the City. It also connects the beach with the rest of the community, generating most of the pedestrian activity. The City aims to create a safe yet enjoyable area along Collins Avenue by building open inviting spaces promoting pedestrian activity. The current building design proposed by the developer will provide an open green space along Collins Avenue in keeping with the City's Streetscape Master Plan. 2. Transfer Development Rights The Applicant is requesting to approve the utilization of private TDRs in the amount of 22,764 square feet of development rights and 11 dwelling units. The private TDRs are from Abus, LLC. TDR bank account. Additionally, the Applicant currently owns 126,737 square feet and 70 dwelling units. As such, the Applicant is seeking approval to use the total of 149,477 square feet of development rights and 81 dwelling units for the project. The Applicant shall provide the necessary documents to establish ownership of the TDRs. 3. Traffic Engineering Traffic Impact Analysis: The traffic study was done by David Plummer & Associates, Inc. dated stamped date received November 26, 2012. The study analyzed the Jade 4 (known as Jade Signature) project and concluded that intersections currently operate, and will continue to operate within the City's adopted LOS standards. The study proposes a median modification. VI. FINAL ANALYSIS Based on the above review, the application is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Land Development Regulations. As previously stated, a site plan was 7 U:\PLANNING&ZONING2008\ZONING HEARING-APPLICATIONS\2012 APPLICATION\Z2012-16 JADE SIGNATURE