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Fyijcju!D! discussion of the policies that appear to be relevant is provided below. The plan the policy is from is listed in (bold) followed by policies in (italics) and discussion. Fairmount-University of Oregon Special Area The following policy appears to be the only policy applicable to the proposed amendments. Policies East Campus Area: 4. The City shall encourage the University to develop its high and medium-density residential units with concern for adequate parking and appropriate parking solutions, regard for landscaping, and consideration of the impact on the rest of the neighborhood. To the extent that the above policy places responsibility of mitigating impacts to the existing neighborhood by new development, the proposed amendments are supported by this policy. In particular, the proposed transition standards will mitigate the potential visual and spatial impacts of higher intensity development located near lower intensity development. Jefferson Far West Refinement Plan (1983) The following residential policies in the Land Use Element of the plan lend general support for the amendment: Residential 2.0 Increase the opportunity for home ownership within the area. 3.0 Encourage a mixture of housing densities and types to allow a diverse population group to live in the area. 15. Low-to Medium-Density Residential Area: This area shall be recognized as a low- to medium-density residential area. The City shall explore methods of encouraging an increase in residential density yet maintaining the character of the area. Residential densities beyond ten units per acre shall be allowed, subject to an approved block plan or rezoning to R-2 in conjunction with a site review. One of the main goals of the proposed amendments is to remove barriers to housing by 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. More available housing stock should increase the opportunity for home ownership within the plan area. To the extent that the amendments will increase development, the proposed transition standards reduce impacts of higher intensity development when located near property zoned for lower intensity development. Additionally, the updates to the tree preservation and removal standards set thresholds which reduce barriers for smaller in-fill sites which has the potential to increase density. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments are consistent with the policies above. Laurel Hill Plan (1974) The following policies from the Laurel Hill Plan appear applicable to the proposed code amendments: Qbhf!23!pg!32!