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1.5.3 Regulatory Review The current regulatory environment will be assessed including current City policies that would affect the potential for adjacent transit-supportive uses and pedestrian-friendly environments, allowable densities, and parking policies. 1.5.4 Infrastructure Analysis The BMS Team will coordinate with City staff who will have responsibility for identifying existing and planned utilities and infrastructure in the study area. Any issues relating' to infrastructure capacity should be identified by the City at this time. 1.5.5 Land Use and Density Analysis The BMS Team will review and analyze land use and urban design data provided by the Client. This data will include: . Existing and proposed land use and circulation patterns and their interrelationship . Recent zoning approvals (last three years). . Existing FAR . Existing Residential Population . Existing ownership patterns . Existing and proposed density patterns . Additional relevant local and regional land use planning studies including BART Urban Design Guidelines, BART System Expansion Criteria, Bay Area Smart Growth Policies and other transit ridership guidelines. 1.6 Identify Opportunity Sites Information on parcel ownership will be provided by the Client, as the impact of parcel configurations and ownership may impact efforts by either the public-sector or private interests to develop TOD projects. Information will be compiled 011 private and public capital improvement projects and other significant land use and transportation development projects being proposed or planned in the study area. All projects affecting the area's potential to develop a transit orientation will be considered, including public improvements to infrastructure, civic building projects and private-sector sponsored residential, commercial and other developments. The team, in coordination with City staff, will identify the key opportunity sites for future transit-oriented development projects-both public and private-in the study area, and compile essential data about these sites. Candidates for opportunity sites will be based on the following data: . SIze . configuration and ownership structure of each site; . the potential for parcel consolidation . the site's location, neighboring land uses and proximity to transportation facilities and other amenities . available infrastructure . important site constraints (including the potential for soil contamination). Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and BMS Design Group Page 170f32