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Development Title Section 9-315.2 states that residential developments which provide affordable housing shall receive a twenty-five (25) percent density bonus plus an additional incentive if the proposed project will create at least one of the following: (a) twenty (20) percent of the dwelling units affordable to low income households: (b) ten (10) percent of the dwelling units affordable to very low income households, or (c) fifty (50) percent of the dwelling units for senior citizens. Pursuant to Development Title Section 9-315.4, density bonus incentives may include the following: (a) reduction in setback; (b) reduction in lot width: (c) reduction in square footage requirements of the lot; (d) reduction in yard dimensions; (e) increase in building height; (f) increase in building intensity; (g) reduction of ratio of vehicular parking spaces per unit; (h) reduction in open space requirements; or (i) reduction in fees. The applicants have indicated that the residential units would be used for senior citizen housing, which would qualify for a density bonus. If the applicants decide to apply for the density bonus, the applicants will need to submit a written request for a density bonus when the full application is submitted. (Development Title Section 9-315.6) Linden General Plan Policies (General Plan Volume II, pages V-14) 2, A variety of housing opportunities shall be promoted on the community's remaining vacant land. The proposed project would create housing opportunities for senior citizens. The project appears to meet this requirement. 3. Any General Plan expansion for residential development should be to the north of State Route 26. The proposed project meets this requirement. Conclusion For the applicant to be able to proceed with the Minor or Major Subdivision application, the following issues must be resolved: • The applicant must be able to obtain public storm drainage to the project site. A "will serve" letter for public storm drainage must be provided at the time a full application is submitted. • The applicant must remove one dwelling unit from the portion of property zoned R-M.