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January 26, 2005 Plan Commission Minutes Page 10 of 14 yards and setbacks prescribed in the district in which the proposed "PD-R" development is located. f. Common Open Space Requirements. Common open space for "PD-R" developments shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, "Supplementary Regulations," Section 34-57.4. g. Perimeter Buffer Requirements. (1) Where a "PD-R" development proposes residential development along the perimeter of the site, which is higher in density than that of an adjacent residentially zoned property, there shall be a minimum thirty (30) foot wide buffer area. The buffer area shall be kept free of buildings or structures and shall be landscaped or protected by natural features so that all higher-density residential buildings are effectively screened from the abutting lower density residential property. (2) Where a "PD-R" development abuts a commercial or industrial use or district, there shall be a minimum thirty (30) foot wide buffer area. This buffer area shall be permanent and landscaped and/or otherwise provided with screening (i.e.; sight proof fencing) so as to effectively screen the commercial or industrial use from the "PD-R" development. 4. Planned Development-Commercial or Industrial Commercial (PD-C or PD-I). a. Site Coverage. Total site coverage by uses permitted in the “PD-C” or “PD-I” districts shall be seventy (70) percent, except as permitted to be exceeded in accordance with paragraph “b” below. b. Site Coverage Bonus. The plan commission may recommend and the city council may approve an increase in maximum site coverage from seventy (70) percent up to ninety (90) percent. In order to qualify for this bonus, the development plan must demonstrate compliance with four or more of the following performance criteria: (1) Incorporate storm drainage detention/retention facilities as a site amenity; (2) Install storm drainage detention facilities underground; (3) Resolution or mitigation of existing off-site storm drainage problems (e.g., drainage channel erosion); (4) Increasing parking lot landscaping by fifty (50) percent more than otherwise required; (5) Submitting for approval developments on tracts that are five or more acres in size; (6) Design of principal access to the development tract at an approved location that allows for shared access by an adjacent property; (7) Construction of separate-grade pedestrian and bicycle paths; (8) Providing for screened loading and unloading areas; (9) Providing for mixed-use developments that include community facilities that further the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan; m-1-26-2005 plc final.doc