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Table 4 shows that zoning ratios within the Potential Node 5-C are similar to existing Metro Plan designations. The main diflerences 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-I 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. Table 4: Current and Proposed Zoning (Potential Node 5-C) Designation 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~o 36.7 33.3% 33.5 30.4% 32.5 29.5% 5.2 4.7% 110.2 Proposed Change Acres Chan ad % 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 uses 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 tvventy 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. II-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 potential for nodal development. Nodal development is a mixed-use, pedestrian .friendly land use pattern that seeks to increase concentrations of populations and employment in well defined 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, walking and bic.vcling; Santa Clara - Zone Change Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 11 of 41