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Criterion #2. "Adoption of the amendment must not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent." Findings: Finding #35. The Introduction to the Metro Plan (Metro Plan pg. 1 -3) states that "Chapter IV of the Metro Plan establishes the procedures for ensuring that the Metro Plan retains its applicability to changing circumstances in the community. It includes procedures and time schedules for reviewing and updating the Metro Plan, provides procedures for amending it and resolving conflicts, and recognizes that refinement will be necessary where conflicts exist." Finding #36. Metro Plan Chapter II, "Fundamental Principles and Growth Management Policy Framework, lists various Metropolitan Goals. The goal for Metro Plan Review, Amendments, and Refinements states: "Ensure that the Metro Plan is responsive to the changing conditions, needs, and attitudes of the community (Metro Plan pg. II -13-3). Finding #37. The proposed amendments support the goal of Chapter IV, which is to ensure that the Metro Plan is responsive to change in the community. The proposed amendments to Chapter IV modify the procedures by which amendments to the Metro Plan are processed. Conclusion: The proposed Metro Plan text amendments do not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent. V. Conclusion and Recommendation of Staff Based on the findings of staff with respect to the criteria defined in Section 5.14 -135 C of the Springfield Development Code and EC 9.7730(3) Lane Code 12.225 (2) for approving a Metro Plan amendment; staff find the proposed text amendment to Chapter IV of the Metro Plan to be consistent with these criteria and recommend approval of the amendment. VI. Attachments Attachment 1: Proposed Metro Plan Chapter IV Amendments. Attachment 2: Chart Comparing Current and Proposed Standards for Metro Plan Chapter IV. Metro Plan Chapter IV Amendments TYP411 -00001 Exhibit A October 15, 2013 Page 10