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Excerpts from Draft General Plan Policy EAST 14`h STREET 8.09 Facilitate the transformation of East 10 Street from an . Development Review unbroken commercial "strip" into a series of distinct mixed . Business Development use neighborhood centers, each with a unique design identity Programs and mix of uses. The land use pattern should emphasize a . Redevelopment Project more attractive and human scale of development throughout Funding the corridor, with pedestrian -oriented buildings, streetscape • Zoning Code and transit improvements, and a lively mix of higher density residential, commercial, and civic uses. Action 8. 09-B: South East 14`h Area Activity Centers Pursue the development of a series of activity centers or "districts " along East 14`h Street between Downtown and Bayfair Mall. These centers should include a predominantly residential area between McKinley School and 136* Avenue, a "Health and Wellness Center" between 136th and 139`h Avenues, an `International Marketplace" between 1415` and 145`h Avenues, a "Cultural Arts Center" around the Bal Theater, and an Auto Service area near 150`h Avenue. Zoning regulations and local business development programs should support the types of uses envisioned in each area. Catalyst projects, such as re -use of the Bal Theater and redevelopment of the Islander Motel, should be pursued to spark private reinvestment and begin the transition to new uses Action 8.09-C: East 10 Street Zoning Changes Pursue zoning code changes along East 14`h Street which enable the desired development pattern to be gradually achieved. Zoning for the East 14`h corridor should provide incentives for mixed use development, such as density bonuses and allowances for shared parking. Action 8.09-D: East 14`6 Streetscape Plan Prepare and implement an urban design and streetscape plan for East 14`h Street. The plan should address both the public right-of-way and development on adjacent private parcels and should cover the entire corridor from the Oakland city limits to Bayfair Mall. Policy PASSENGER AMENITIES 15.05 Encourage amenities, such as shelters, lighting, and route • Capital Improvement information at bus waiting areas to increase rider safety, Program comfort and convenience. • Streetscape Design Standards Action 15.05 A: East 14`h Street Transit Amenities Continue to promote East 14`4 Street as the principal north -south local transit route through the City. Retain the flexibility to undertake street design changes in the event that federal investment makes light rail or advanced bus service feasible in the corridor. Attachment 2: Excerpt from the Draft General Plan Pagel of 2 l'