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Ordinance Exhibit DOrdinanceExhibitD DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1,RA 19-1,Z 19-5,WG 19-3,ST 19-3,and SDR 19-2 April 19,2019 greatest extent possible in areas that are or can be well served by mass transit,paratransit,and foot and bicycle paths. J.8 Commercial,residential,and recreational land uses shall be integrated to the greatest extent possible,balanced with all planning policies to reduce travel distances,optimize reuse of waste heat,and optimize potential on-site energy generation. The Downtown Riverfront Concept Plan establishes the framework for a vibrant,active,pedestrian- oriented mixed-use redevelopment.Form based development standards and transportation system standards in the proposed S-DR Zone (Exhibit A),as amended,implement Nodal Development and Transit-oriented Development principles.The subject site is located within walking distance to the downtown core and the 5th Street commercial corridor,as well as LTD transit routes and the Amtrak rail station.On-site circulation patterns and public amenities along the riverfront are designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle activities.Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policies J.7 and J.8. The preceding findings demonstrate that the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with all applicable Metro Plan policies.As such,approval of the proposal does not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent.The findings under EC 9.8424 demonstrate that the proposed code amendments are also consistent with applicable refinement plans and are incorporated by reference herein.This criterion is satisfied. (3)In the case of establishment of a special area zone,is consistent with EC 9.3020 Criteria for Establishment of an S Special Area Zone. The proposal does not involve the establishment of a new special area zone.Therefore,this criterion is not applicable. Based on the above findings,and supporting documentation in Exhibit A:Code Amendments,the code amendments are consistent with applicable approval criteria. City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 38July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3