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intended to promote the construction of high quality, higher-density residential and mixed-use development in the plan area, while relying on new Eugene Land Use Code provisions as much as possible. The standards and guidelines address site planning, landscape and open space, proximity to historic properties, and architectural considerations to reduce the impacts of higher- density, mixedmse development on surrounding uses. 17. Policy A.24 (Residential Land Use and/-lousing Element Page III-A-] O) ~Consider 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." Adoption of the land use regulations by the City of Eugene provides dear and objective design standards. The design standards developed for the plan area promote compatibility between various uses in the node and create special spaces, aesthetics, open space and other concerns related to higher-density, mixed-use, and commercial development. 18. Policy 22 (Economic Element Page III-B-6) ~'Review local ordinances and revise them to promote greater flexibility for promoting appropriate commercial development in residential neighborhoods." Adoption of the High Density Residential Mixed Use district by the City of Eugene would permit appropriately scaled, neighborhood-serving comrnercial development in an area that is otherwise designated for residential uses. The commercial subarea zone would allow a broader range of co~ercial uses than recommended in the pre-arnended Willakenzie Area Plan, but restricts automobile-serving uses that would not be compatible with a residential neighborhood. Large commercial uses over 20,000 square feet in floor area, with the single exception of an anchor grocery store, are prohibited because of the potential draw of regional traffic. Mixed use areas are also proposed to allow greater flexibility for appropriately scaled commercial services. 19. Policy 28 (Economic Element Page III-B-6) "Recognize the vital role of neighborhood commercial facilities in providing services and goods to a particular neighborhood." Adoption of the Commercial zoning district by the City of Eugene will allow a full complement of neighborhood-scale commercial uses within the node. Smaller scale, neighborhood- commercial uses would also be allowed in the proposed Mixed-Use zoning district. 20. Policy 24 (Environmental Resources Element Page III-C-I 1) "When planning for and regulating development, local governments shall consider the need for protection of open spaces, including (hose characterized by significant vegetation and wildlifb. Means of protecting open space include but are not limited to outright acquisition, conservation easements, planned unit development ordinances, streamside protection ordinances, open space tax deferrals, donations to the public, and performance zoning." The draft plan provides for retention of open spaces within drainage corridors (e.g., the Q Street Channel) and in a publically owned 4 acre park. Additional habitat and recreational open spaces are contained within several privately-owned apartment complexes. Exhibit C - 12