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Exhibit D Consistent with this policy direction, the amendments related to secondary dwellings, accessory buildings and development on existing alley access lots all include clear and objective design standards that address compatibility and aesthetics, and also include a discretionary path (adjustment review) to allow for flexibility, while maintaining compatibility, under certain circumstances. Transportation Element Land Use Policies F.4. Require improvements that encourage transit, bicycles, and pedestrians in new commercial, public, mixed use and multi -unit residential development. This policy was raised in public testimony. This policy is not applicable to the code amendments because the amendments do not involve or affect commercial, public, mixed use or multi -unit residential development. Transportation System Improvements: Roadway Policies F.14 Address the mobility and safety needs of motorists, transit users, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the needs of emergency vehicles when planning and constructing roadway system improvements. This policy was raised in public testimony as applying to the amendments for alley access lots. This policy is not applicable to alleys, because, as stated in TransPlan, this policy is relevant to the region's roadway system, which is comprised of arterial and collector streets. Transportation System Improvements: Bicycle Policies F.22 Construct and improve the region's bikeway system and provide bicycle system support facilities for both new development and redevelopment/expansion. This policy was raised in public testimony as applying to the amendments for alley access lots. As stated in TransPlan, the bicycle policies are focused on directing bicycle system improvements, such as expansion of the existing regional network, the provision of safety improvements and the addition of adequate support facilities. This policy is not applicable to the amendments for alley access lots, as it applies to system improvements at the regional level rather than individual sites. Transportation System Improvements: Pedestrian Policies F.26 Provide for a pedestrian environment that is well integrated with adjacent land uses and is designed to enhance safety, comfort, and convenience of walking. This policy was raised in public testimony as applying to the amendments for alley access lots. This policy is not applicable to the amendments for alley access lots as it is intended to apply on a broader scale (system improvements) than an individual single family lot. Applicable Refinement Plans Given the broad applicability of these amendments (R-1 Low Density Residential zoning applies throughout the city), all adopted refinement plans were reviewed for consistency. It is noted that the Findings - 8