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Exhibit D This policy was raised in public testimony. The code amendments apply to the city's R-1 Low Density Residential Zone, which implements the Metro Plan's low density residential land use plan designation. The Eugene Code density provisions for the R-1 zone, which are not proposed to be changed as part of these amendments, are consistent with the above policy in that they allow for a maximum of 14 units per net acre. Consistent with this policy, the single family code amendments do not change or conflict with the density range for low density residential. A.13 Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. The intent of the amendments pertaining to secondary dwellings and alley access lots is to allow for compatible infill, consistent with this policy. The addition of standards addressing building height and sloped setbacks for secondary dwellings and alley access lots is to ensure that such has minimal impact on surrounding properties in existing neighborhoods. Housing Type and Tenure Policies A.17 Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost and location. A.18 Encourage a mix of structure types and densities within residential designations by reviewing and, if necessary, amending local zoning and development regulations. Consistent with these policies, the amendments provide for opportunities for smaller housing types within existing single family neighborhoods. Design and Mixed Use Policies A.23 Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed-use development on surrounding use by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations. This policy was raised in public testimony. To the extent the code amendments related to secondary dwellings, development on existing alley access lots and accessory buildings in the R-1 Low Density Residential zone constitutes higher density residential development as referenced in this policy, the amendments are consistent with this policy in that they add design standards to address building height, setbacks, parking area and building size. A.24 Considering adopting or modifying local zoning and development regulations to provide a discretionary design review process or clear and objective design standards, in order to address issues of compatibility, aesthetics, open space and other community concerns. Findings - 7