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Metro Plan, Policy A.B. Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-jill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. Response: The subject area is located within "Potential Nodal Development Area 5C" (TramPlan) and the applicant is proposing to develop a mix of commercial and residential uses that shall include employment and commercial opportunities. These uses will benefit both future resident") of the proposed development and existing residents of the River Road! Santa Clara area. The Development Site is located in the northwest comer of Potential Node 5-C and represents approximately 8.2% of the entire area of the proposed node. Table 6 shows the current and proposed lodetro Plan designations for Potential Node 5-C. The proposed changes will increase the supply of commercial land by 16.2%, decrease the supply of low density residential land by approximately 36.9% and increase the supply of medium density residential land by 2.50IlI. See Exhibit H for additional information. Table 6: Current and Proposed Metro Plan Designations (Potential Node 5-C) Existing Condition Proposed Change Total Acres % Total Acres Chan ed % Chao e Total Acres 36.7 33.3% 5.9 16.2% 42.6 19.7 17.9% -7.3 -36.9% 12.4 53.8 48.8% 1.3 2.5% 55.1 110.2 110.2 Desi nation Commercial Low Density Residential Medium Densit Residential Total % Total 38.7% 11.3% 50.0% Source: City of Eugene, analysis by Satre Associates, PC Table 7 shows'that zoning ratios within the Potential Node 5-C are similar to existing Metro Plan designations. TIle main differences are that the Metro Plan does not include a Public Land category and the zoning of the Potential Node 5-C area further differentiates commercial into Neighborhood and Community Commercial categories. From the table, it is evident that the only Neighborhood Commercial within the nodal area is proposed to be removed 'with this application seeking to replace it with an integrated mixed-use center that will function to provide a neighborhood level connection. In addition. the table shows that the percent of zoned Medium Density Residential land is significantly less than the area that is designated within the Metro Plan (it may be interpreted that the amount of R-l land exceeds the amount that the City has allocated for the nodal area.) The proposed amendments will ensure that medium density residential land is developed at appropriate densities in conjunction with the mixed-use center. The proposal satisfies the intent of the Metro Plan and this policy. Santa Clara - Metro Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 24 of 32