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Table 7: Current and Proposed Zoning (Potential Node 5-C) Desi nation C.1, Neighborhood Commercial C-2, Community Commercial R-1, Low Density Residential R-2, Medium Density Residential PL, Public Land Total Existing Condition Total Acres % Total 2.2 2.0~ 36.7 33.3% 33.5 30.4% 32.5 29.5% 5.2 4.7% 110.2 Proposed Change Acres Changed % Chan e Total Acres -2.2 -100.0~ 0.0 7.4 20.3% 44.1 -1.3 -4.0% 32.2 1.3 4.1% 33.8 -5.2 -100.0% 0.0 110.2 % Total 40.1% 29.2% 30.7% Source: LCOG data, analysis by Satre Associates, PC The applicant is proposing to develop a horizontal mixed-use center that combines single-use buildings on distinct parcels in a range of land nses in one planned development project. This approach achieves the goal of place making that is made possible by bringing together complimentary uses in one place. In addition, the mixed-use center is within a ten to twenty minute (114 mile to ~ mile) walking distance of public transit and a range of other uses. The Metro Plan defines Nodal development (node) thusly (p.1I-G-8): "Areas identified as nodal development areas in TransPlan are considered to have potential for this type of land use pattern. Other areas, not proposed for nodal development in TransPlan, may be determined to have potentialfor nodal development. Nodal development is a mixed-use, pedestrian friendly land use pattern that seek<; to increase concentrations of populations and employment in well de;fined areas with good transit service. a mix of diverse and compatible land uses, and public and private improvements designed to be pedestrian and transit oriented. Fundamental characteristics of nodal development require: · Design elements that support pedestrian environements and encourage transit use, lvalking and bicycling; · A transit stop which is within walking distance (generalZv % mile) of anywhere in the node; . Mixed uses so that services are available within walking distance; · Public spaces. such as parks, public and prtl'ale open space, and public facilities, that can be reached without driving; and · A mix of housing types and residential densities that achieve an overall net density of at least /2 units per net acre. " Additional information regarding the various types of commercial development is included on pages II-G-4 and II-G-5 of the Metro Plan. The information provides clarification on what constitutes community commercial, neighborhood commercial and strip or street-oriented commercial and how they differ. The applicant's submittal is for a mixed-use center (community commercial and residential). Although the existing development along River Road is strip Santa Clara '- Metro Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 25 of 32