1. Create an employment-oriented mixed use gateway into the area by utilizing office, <br />mid-rise mixed use, and multi-tenant commercial development types. <br />2. Concentrate taller heights and density along River Road. <br />R-1 Zoned Areas along River Road <br />The development goal for these areas is to preserve and reinforce the single family character of <br />existing R-1 zoned properties fronting River Road and to ensure that a high quality pedestrian <br />environment along River Road is preserved and enhanced. <br />1. Preserve the historic residential character along lower River Road. <br />2. Allow for appropriate infill where parcel size permits it. <br />3. Ensure protection of the residential character of the area while considering appropriate <br />commercial uses in the future Special Area Zone on a case by case basis. <br />4. Provide protection of significant landscape resources, like the Douglas fir trees on the <br />west side of River Road. <br />5. Consider a reduction of parking standards. <br />6. Ensure that new development and redevelopment creates a high quality pedestrian <br />environment along River Road. <br />