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use development. A broad mix of higher density housing types and commercial uses are allowed within the node to provide flexibility for the developer~ more financing options, and employment opportunities for future residents. The amendments remove the Site Review requirement from furore development. The plan relies on existing design standards to a great extent and attempts to simplify the development review process with use of quantifiable, nondiscretionary standards. 12. Policy A. 15 (Residential Land Use and Housing Element Page III-~4-8) "Develop a wider range of zoning options such as new zoning districts, to fully utilize Metro Plan density ranges." The new mixed use zoning district retains residential yield pursuant to the R-4 zoning standards (See # 10, above). The plan also provides minimum density levels to fully utilize the upper range of the Residential designations. 13. Policy A. 17 (Residential Land Use and Housing Element Page III-~4-9) ~'Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost, and location." The Chase Gardens plan area is designated as a primarily high-density residential area sun'ounded by an abundance of lower density residential development. Taken together, there is a futl range of housing choice. The higher density residential designation must be retained ~n Chase Gardens to retain that variety of housing types in the greater region. The draft plan provides for a full range of housing types, size, and cost (See # 11, above) by retaining historic properties and allowing mixed use development in a variety of settings. 14. Policy A.18 (ResidentiaILand Use and Housing Element Page IIiC.4-9) "Encourage a FfliX of structure types and densities within residential designations by reviewing, and~ if necessary amending local zoning and development regulations." The Willakenzie Plan m~endments include direction to create new residential land development regtdations that are specific to the planning area, while retaining the intent of the acknowledged WHlakenzie Area Plan. The proposed development regulations allow a mix of all structure types, mi. xed uses, and high density development. 15. Policy' A.22 (ResidentiaI Land Use and Housing Element Page III-~4-.; O) "Expand opportunities fbr a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations." The plan amendments and land use code amendments allow new mixed-use opportunities within the nodal development area. The new district would permit development of either vertical mixed use buildings or a mix of uses within a development site. Policy A.23 (Residential Land Use and Housing Element Page LZ[-A~] O) "Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed use development on surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations." Exhibit A - 11