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IDAW INC WORK PROGRAM TRANSIT-ORIENTED SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE HACIENDA §USINESS PAEK will establish an outline of goals to be included in the Plan itself. The purpose of this assignment will be to establish a series of criteria used to measure the progress and success of the process and Plan. TASK 3 - EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS: BACKGROUND REPORT 3. A. Existing Land Use and Public Policy We will conduct an initial review of the local planning policy context. A significant policy framework currently exists to guide development projects within the Plan area, through an existing PUD. These policies address job growth, housing, urban design, transportation, recreation and community revitalization. Specifically, we will address: · Current land uses; · Vacant and underutilized parcels; · Parcel sizes; · Easements and/or deed restrictions; · Land ownership patterns; · Approved and proposed projects (in the plan area and environs); · Relevant General Plan policies; · Applicable development standards, zoning codes and other ordinances; and · Other relevant Specific Plans and ordinances specifically prepared to address the Plan area 3. B. Building Stock Characterization and Urban Design Assessment EDAW will conduct an analysis of the existing building stock and the Plan Area's urban design characteristics. We will drive, walk, and photograph the Plan Area to identify distinctive characteristics of the urban landscape, including the character of development in the Plan and adjacent areas, landmarks nodes and gateways, and overall built form. We will also refer to any relevant existing information. EDAW will record the approximate height and density, number of stories, and building types, and identify historical or architecturally significant structures. Land Use Analysis for BART, Eastern Contra Costa County An important element of this assessment will include a summary of the public realm within and abutting the Plan Area. This assessment will provide an overview of the character of public spaces, including streets, sidewalks, and any formal or informal open spaces or public gathering areas. 3.C. Stakeholder Interviews During this work task we will conduct individual or small group interviews with identified key stakeholders within the Plan Area. It will be important to include a fairly broad cross section of participants during these interviews. In addition to the Core Planning Area Team, other property owners and local developers, interviewees should also include representatives from various City and BART departments, particularly staff members who will ultimately implement the plan; and public works officials who can offer insights regarding street design, clarifications regarding pedestr~n and bicycle improvements, utilities, easements, street tree planting policies, and rights- of-way, and who may offer recommendations for the preparation and content of design guidelines. EDAW will attend each of these interviews, and key Consultant Team members will attend interviews directly relevant to their area of expertise.