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forward with a creative and environmentally sensitive approach in design so that development of any sort preserves this resource for the community. E. The churches, private and public schools, including the University of Redlands, existing hospitals and existing public recreational and social facilities owned and operated by organizations such as the YMCA and the YWCA in the City of Redlands are highly valued educational, social and cultural resources to the community and its youth that promote the health, safety and welfare of the City. Accordingly, to the extent that expansion of existing facilities or development of sites owned by such entities as of March 1, 1997, provides only dormitory, staff housing or senior congregate care facilities and is otherwise non-residential in nature and furthers the primary institutional purposes of those entities, such institutions are exempt from certain provisions of this initiative measure. F. Construction of new infill residential development on existing lots of record as of March 1, 1997, rehabilitation, remodeling and additions to existing single family residential structures, and reconstruction or replacement of any uses to the same density, intensity and classification of use as exists on the Effective Date of this measure are of only minimal concern to the residents of the City of Redlands and are therefore exempt from the provisions of this initiative measure. G. Preserving the character of Redlands for future generations requires sound development policies and standards that control urban growth so that it occurs in a way that preserves and enhances the quality of life now enjoyed by residents of the City of Redlands. H. High density residential developments approved in recent years, comprised primarily of apartment buildings and other multi-family projects, have encouraged a more transient and mobile population in Redlands that has in turn led to spiraling crime rates, overcrowded schools, and an overall degradation of the quality of life valued in Redlands. Tax rates have been increased to cover the costs of providing police and fire services and bond issues have been repeatedly submitted to the electorate to construct new school facilities to meet the needs of a burgeoning community. 1. Uncontrolled high density urban development will permanently alter the character of the City of Redlands and threaten the public health, safety and welfare by causing increased traffic congestion, associated air pollution, noise, and higher crime rates. Costly expansion of public facilities and services, including police and fire services, will be required to meet the needs of a rapidly urbanizing community. This will create inevitable conflicts between urban and agricultural uses within the City of Redlands and will permanently alter the quality of life experienced by its residents. J. This initiative measure is consonant with and furthers the purpose and intent of Proposition R, approved by the voters in 1978, and Measure N, approved by the voters in 1987 with regard to the preservation of agricultural land. In addition, it furthers the explicit 2