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Historic Preservation Element lll•l Policy Ill-I-2 {~ }: Adapt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations, and incentive programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, histaric, or archaeological significance, consistent with overall policies. Findings• ~ } The Historic Resources Element provides an historic resources inventory for the Gateway Refinement Plan area. 2} Residential Policy ~ 2.4 provides for limited rezoning of histaric properties in the MDR area east of Game Farm Road South to NC as an incentive to retain and rehabilitate historic structures. Policy 111-l-2 {2}: institute and support projects and programs that increase citizen and visitor awareness of the area's history and encourage citizen participation in and supportof programs designed to recognize and memorialize the area's history. Findings; ~ } The Historic Element provides for commemoration of Deadmond Ferry crossing, the former Southern Pacitic Railroad corridor, and the hanging tree. Ener Element lll•,„-J~ Policy III-J-5 {7}; Encourage medium and high density residential uses when balanced with other planning policies in order to maximize the efficient utilization of all forms of energy. The greatest energy savings can be made in the areas of space heating and cooling and . transportation. For example, the highest relative densities of residential development shall be concentrated to the greatest extent possible in areas that are or can be well served by mass transit, paratransit, and foot and bicycle paths, Findings: ~ } Retention of the entire ~ 84-acre MDR designated area for medium density residential uses {AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES} provides the potential for higher densities of dwellings located in proximity to commercial, service, and employment centers, as well as transit facilities, which is consistent with Metro Plan goals for energy conservation. Policy 111-J-5 {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. Findings: ]) Residential Policy i 2.Q allows for rezoning to NC of up to 3 acres of currently MDR- zonedand designated area in order to integrate neighborhood commercial uses that can meet future residents' needs, 11