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inconsistencies exist. 2. The proposed zone change is consistent with applicable adopted refinement plans. In the event of inconsistencies between these plans and the Metro Plan, the Metro Plan controls. 3. The uses and density that will be allowed by the proposed zoning in the location of the proposed change can be served through the orderly extension of key urban facilities and services. 4. The proposed zone change is consistent with the applicable siting requirements set out for the specific zone in: (a) EC 9.2150 Commercial Zone Siting Requirements. Zone change criterion 5 does not apply to this particular request. Mr. Lawless asked if commissioners had visited the site. Mr. Duncan and Mr. Belcher indicated that they had visited the site. Mr. Lawless explained the role and function of the commission and the format for the public hearing, which was a quasi-judicial proceeding. He called for testimony from the applicant and proponents. Dan Terrell, Law Office of Bill Kloos, 576 Olive Street, Eugene, spoke on behalf of applicants Charles Larson and Don Furtick. He submitted a packet of material that included current photographs of the site. He said the unsuitability of the site for residential use was raised during last year's consideration of the proposed Metro Plan diagram amendments and staff had suggested that the appropriate approach was a refinement plan amendment and zone change request. Referring to Eugene Code (EC) 9.8424(2), Mr. Terrell stated he had made a mistake on the application MINUTES -Eugene Planning Commission September 14, 2004 Page 4 Public Hearing IV-94