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Fyijcju!D! A.23 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. The above policies have the common themes of increasing density, variety and affordability in housing types, while considering impacts to existing developments. One of the main goals of objective zoning regulations. The proposed amendments are intended to provide clarity and promote efficiency in development, which can open up the possibility for providing denser housing and/or a wider variety of housing types. To the extent that allowances will increase development, the impacts of that increased development are balanced with the addition of transition standards and updated tree preservation standards. A more detailed discussion of both standards can be found in the statements of compliance under Statewide Planning Goal 10. Based on the balanced approach to making the process for approval under clear and objective standards more efficient and effective, the amendments are consistent with the policies above. A.24 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. The above policy directs the City to consider updating the code to address compatibility, aesthetics, open space, and other community concerns. The above policy provides support for the proposed addition of transition standards, and the proposed updates to tree preservation and removal standards. The proposed amendments address compatibility, aesthetics, open space and other community concerns raised during the scoping phase through clear and objective design standards and, therefore, are consistent with this policy. A.33 Consider local zoning and development regulations impact on the cost of housing. The proposed amendments open up potential for smaller in-fill sites by reducing barriers and creating opportunities for more affordable development. By intentionally excluding some smaller sites from compliance with some of the more stringent standards, potentially undue cost burdens are minimized. Where possible, proportionality was written into the standards to better support infill housing development. Based on this consideration, the proposed amendments are consistent with the above policy. Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan The Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan does not contain any policies relevant to this amendment. Applicable Refinement Plans To the extent that polices in the refinement plans constitute mandatory approval criteria a Qbhf!22!pg!32!