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This type af proeess is mar� proactiv� and visianary and provides for a more cornpreh�nsive znaster �lan. �n addition, the pracess removes a redevelopment barrier by deereasing �he enviran►nentaI review process for projects by six months to a year. This savin�s is time can be very signifi�ant in t�e site se�eotion pcacess far ttnajor corgoraiions. Once the AUAR is CAt��'1��ti�9 t�e ca�znuniry, develapers and cc�z�pa�ies will have a better understanding of what is expected in the red�ve(opment process. 3.7 itEC4MNiENDATrONS: T�e staf�'recvmn�ends using the quality of life guidetines to assist in the iand use decisian makin�: l, Heavy industry, truck te�rninals and se�ni #railer stora�e are not �he most compatible land use �t for the fut�re of Twin La�Ces bec�use af traf�c dernar�ds, noise, water and air quatity problerrts, and Io�c7v bt�iiding qua(ity. The Plan s�ould contin�e to discourage furt�er tr�rc�ing related intrusions inta �he Twin 'Lakes area, and further, discourage new heavy industrial plant as�.blishments, intensi�eations, or expansions. 2. New housing (or a mix of housing and affices in the sarne building) should be lt�cated adjacent to existing hansing, la�ces and parks areas wherever�possibie. Sy adding a prafessianal ar ha;me n�c� ca�npanent ta th� housin� s�r�ctcrre; a higher building value is created which can help rsduce the initial cast of the housin� units. An al�ernate to hausing is high quality o�ca ar headquarters building. 3. 5ervice mixes of support lodging, retaif, banks, fitness and simiiar �ses shou(d � be loeated nearest to County Roaci C and Cleve�anc€ Avenue ta take advantage of gaod z�nark�tability and easy access onto a busy street syste�n — it is both a subregionat destina�ion for travel�rs, and a st�pport s�:rvice �or users within the business park. Business park us�rs co�ld �r�duce trips and n�ed nat gain aocess franr� the busy streets but r�tk�er frorr� inte�aal roads aa�d sidewalks. In �ddition, these are �he best araas for existing and expanded transit stops far tl�� wor�Cers of tlaose se:rviae industries. Multiple level a�:F'tces and medical affices should take visual and access advantage of lacatioz�s along tl�e Parkvvay and Cl�veland Avenue. Offic�s cnuld be a good �ezghbor ta residential �as�d because of ttaeir lower naise, light, and �c complexitiss in the evenings. In addition, th� design azitf coniiguration o� o�ce cnmplexes could be an advantage to the neighborhood where public pathways, water features and green s�aces may be created for public use. 5. o�ce, High Tech/Flex, and iight assecnbty {ali stor�ge inside building) uses can �t most evaryw�ere bu� fit best an spme af the lower visibiG�y parc�Is wf�ere ernplayaes are the primary traffie. This typ� of use can also be a buffer bstweezz the e�isting ret�.il and ot�er r�ore sensitive uses. P�3232 — RCA{0108�1) Page 4 af &