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Changes to the HCP include an added setback of 30 feet to the property line above the send floor for buildings with seven or more stories adjacent to single family residential uses. The revisions proposed would continue to allow revitalization of the commercial corridor that would improve the existing visual quality, pedestrian access and safety, and attract business investment with a high level of architectural design. The changes are intended to enhance this aspect of the project by ensuring that new development within the North Transit Node takes full advantage of existing and planned transit opportunities. The changes are meant to create a true mix of land uses, instead of encouraging only high density residential uses. Furthermore, proposed buildings in the North Transit Node would continue to be subject to the design guidelines that specify massing, scale, corner treatment, roof treatment, building colors, and materials. In addition, frontage types and floor heights are specified to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with the City's goals for building form, character, and quality. New buildings in the North Transit Node are required to construct taller ground floors to maintain an attractive and consistent space, while also maximizing flexibility for current and future uses. The minimum and maximum setbacks create a consistent street scene, provide attractive landscaping, and provide a bufferfor pedestrians from street activity. Although changing the building height in the North Transit Zone from 4 to 10 stories would visually alter the area, it would not deteriorate the existing visual character or conflict with any existing architectural characteristics specific to the area. Impacts would remain less than significant. Public Outreach This new information did not deprive the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project. The City conducted a significant community outreach program starting early on in the development of the HCP. A maximum of 10 -story buildings were discussed in those community meetings. Residents provided meaningful input on the type, size, and height of buildings proposed within the HCP and North Transit Node. These comments informed many of the development standards and design guidelines that were incorporated into the HCP. As a result, the public has had a meaningful opportunity to comment on the HCP as revised. October 2014 1 Page 3 75A -19