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Sensitive Transitions Figure 6.27: Sensitive
Sensitive transitions address the relationship between buildings Transitions
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of higher densities or of more public uses that are adjacent to Required Setback
lower-scale residential neighborhoods. Site design adjacent to Appropriate options include: Property
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an existing or future residential neighborhood should provide a New Low-Scale
compatible transition that minimizes potential negative impacts. Development Residential
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6.67 Design a commercial or mixed use site to be Required Setback Property Line Zoned for
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compatible with a neighboring residential site. Development Low-Scale
a. Place and orient buildings to minimize potential negative Residential
impacts on an adjacent residential neighborhood.
b. Provide a transition in height between taller
development and low-scale residential neighborhoods.
c. Consider locating a taller building an additional distance
beyond the required setback from the shared lot line to
avoid a looming wall. A setback that is greater than
d. Do not locate mechanical or service areas directly what is required.
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adjacent to a residential property.

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A stepdown in height towards
the low-scale residential site.

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Provide an increased setback between taller development and low-scale New Low-Scale
residential neighborhoods. Development Required Setback Residential

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A significant landscape buffer
in the setback between the
building and the property line.

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