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development proposals. It also limits the size of commercial buildings on the site and requires buildings oriented toward intemal streets and sidewalks rather than exclusively to the arterial. Although the Community Commercial zoning district will allow slightly more flexibility of uses, the proposed refinement plan policies requiring subsequent development reviews and limiting building scale will a.<;sure the neighborhood character of future development. For these reasons, the proposed amendments support and implement Metro Plan policies "B.28" and "'B.29.'l F Transportation Element The project area is currently served by River Road (a Major Arterial), Hunsaker Lane (a Major Collector) and Green Lane. Hunsaker Lane is a county road that is not improved to urban standards; development of the subject site will include improvements to Hunsaker, proportionate to the impact of development that will bring the road to urban standards. Additional information in this statement's response to Statev.ride Planning Goal 12 _ "Transportation" is hereby referenced and incorporated. Metro Plan, Policy F.l: Apply the nodal development strategy in areas selected by each jurisdiction that have identified potential for this type of transportation-efficient land use pattern. Response: The subject site is identified in TransPlan as "Potential Nodal Development Area 5-C'. Although the area is identified as a potential nodal development area the City ha.<; not identified the site for development as a node. Although the applicant is not specifically developing the site under the nodal standards the applicant's mixed,..use center concept is support of the intent of the node concept. Future development of the site shall take advantage of its proximity to nearby commercial services and existing and proposed transportation networks that complements the nodal standards and provides a scale that is compatible with existing and future residential areas. Please see discussion under Metro Plan. Policy A.13 for more informatio~on how this policy is met. Metro Plan, Policy F.13: Support transportation strategies that enhance neighborhood livability. A.fetro Plan, Policy F.14: Address the mobility and sqlety need., of motorists, transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the needs of emergency vehicles when planning and constructing roadway system improvements. A.fetro Plan. Policy F.23: Require bike""~'ays along new and reconstructed arterial and major collector streets. Metro Plan, Policy F.26: Provide for a pedestrian environment that is well integrated with adjacent land uses and is designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and convenience afwalking. Response; The proposed development will be served by the existing streets (River Road, Hunsaker Lane, Green Lane). Bike lanes currently exist on River Road and the applicant will construct bike lanes Santa Clam - Metro Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 29 of32