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HomeMy WebLinkAboutP_EIS_Site_Plans_and_Area_Charts_250502_v1January 31, 202565 UNICOLongacres Master Plan ALTERNATIVE 1 | NO ACTION SCENARIO EIS OPTION 1 This is the development scenario if no changes are made to the zoning code Commercial buildings are loosely located across the site. • Significant surface parking built with each commercial building. • Lack of density does not create a district identity and has a low level of district walk- ability. • Underutilized connections to available transit. • Does not meet intent of highest and best use of the site in context of the growing city of Renton. January 31, 202566 UNICOLongacres Master Plan ALTERNATIVE 2 | LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT EIS OPTION 2 This is the low density development scenario which strikes the best balance between density and viable program. • The residential buildings are arranged on the south and west portions of the site, making use of proximity to the commuter rail and easy walking distance to nearby bus routes. • Views from residential buildings make use of the wetland and ponds on site. • Residential buildings are conceived as part of mixed use development above a parking podium that includes ground floor retail. • Commercial use is located along Oakesdale for better visibility and proximity to bus routes. January 31, 202567 UNICOLongacres Master Plan ALTERNATIVE 3 | MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT EIS OPTION 3 This is the maximum development scenario for the site as defined in the EIS process • The residential buildings are arranged on the south and west portions of the site, making use of proximity to the commuter rail and easy walking distance to nearby bus routes. Residential buildings have a larger and denser footprint. • Views from residential buildings make use of the wetland and ponds on site. • Residential buildings are conceived as part of mixed use development above a parking podium that includes ground floor retail. • Commercial use is located along Oakesdale for better visibility and proximity to bus routes. Additional commercial buildings are located adjacent to commuter rail station.