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12 <br />C. The STEM Development Will Have a Positive Effect on Traffic. <br />The STEM Development also meets the I-Flex District’s goal to maintain the traffic generation <br />characteristics of the District and not increase congestion. Class scheduling will foster a more <br />even distribution of vehicle traffic throughout the day. This distribution will avoid the influx of <br />vehicles during morning and afternoon rush hour traditional offices create. The below chart <br />shows the STEM programs’ traffic patterns. Note unlike a typical office, the STEM development <br />traffic is more evenly distributed and peaks in the late morning and early afternoon. None of the <br />STEM programs’ classes coincide with the afternoon rush hour. <br /> <br />As Exhibit C, Northwestern has included its proposed transportation plan, detailing the parking <br />and shuttle service proposal for the STEM Development. The University will have a transit <br />shuttle taking students to and from the main campus and STEM Development. This transit option <br />will further cut down on congestion. <br />D. The STEM Development Is Consistent with Current Site-Development <br />Standards. <br />The STEM Development will meet the goal of being consistent with current site development <br />standards. Northwestern is not going to alter the exterior of the building, or make changes to the <br />parking lot, or driving areas. Therefore, the STEM Development will remain consistent with <br />current site development standards and not result in the creation of nonconforming uses. <br />However, Northwestern will maintain high site development standards should it make any <br />changes to the exterior space. An example of these high quality standards can be seen in the <br />proposed signage package shown in Exhibit D.