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reached without driving; and A mix of housing types and residential densities that achieve an overall net density of at least 12 units per net acre~ The nodal development plan for this area relies on the following key ingredients: Neiahbgrhood Commercial Services. The commercial core of the area will be situated near the inter~ection or'arden W~y and Centennial Boulevard. Commercial services will line both sides of Garden Way in the vicinity of a new intersection about 400 feet north of Centennial Boulevard, creating an env/ronment friendly to pedestrians and retailers and an identifiable center for the communky. A moderate sized grocer' store will provide a wide range of services to Chase Gardens residents without drawing significant amounts of traffic from outside the area. Street Network. Garden Way will be the main collector road within the Chase Gardens area and the retail heart of the neighborhood. Garden Way will be reconstructed to have safer curves, landscaped medians and bike lanes, and will be designed to keep traf~qc at 20~25 miles per hour. Frequent transit service will continue to travel through the center of the commercial area. Additional local streets will complete connections between the residential areas and commerdal services. See Chase Gardens Street Network Map. Gro~h and Preservation. The area will continue to grow with high density residential and c ommercial development, yet special features such as the Q Street Channel, the historic ensemble recognized by the National Registry of Historic Places, new City park, and significant vegetation should be preserved as reminders of this area's special natural and cultural heritage. Nodal development requires a combination of uses strategically placed, traditional architecture and s~te design, and traffic control, all carefully arranged to be pedestrian friendly, encourage bike and transit ridership, and facilitate high density development, retail vitality, and a wholesome living environment. Withom an infusion of public funds to subsidize development, which is not currently available~ the ci~ can only encourage nodal development with a policy amd regulatory fkamework utilizing the site's existing amenities. Chase Gardens Subarea Policies and Prol~osed Actions The City- shall not require development of historic properties, but shall allow for eventual development of these sites as high density residential, with limited commercial opportunities, at the owners' discretion. Rezoning to Historic District is encouraged as an alternative to the standard high density residential/mixed use zone. New devetopmen-r abutting historic properties shall provide an effective transition between Exhibit B - 2