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~ Refinement Plan Amendment - TRS 18-03-03-2-3, Tax Lots 199, 200, 300 · January 13, 2004 Page 7 Glenwood interchange and related improvements. There are no expected land resource impacts from the change from low-density residential to commercial plan designation. Conclusion: The proposal complies with Goal 6. Goal 7: Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Itazards: To protect people and property from natural hazards. Findings: The subject property is not subject to flooding or other recurrent natural disasters. The stormwater control measures required for all development under the EC will help prevent possible flooding on this or any of the surrounding area as a result of development on the subject property. The proposal is consistent with the City's flood management plan and policies. No geological hazards have been identified on the subject property. Conclusion: The proposal complies with Goal 7. Goal 8: Recreational Needs: To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resort. Findings: This application proposes to change the plan designation for the subject property from low-density residential to commercial. The designation change and the consequent use of the property will not remove any land designated or needed for recreational use. Future allowed uses under a commercial designation should not create any additional demand to designate land for recreational uses. The proposal is consistent with the City's plans for designated recreational areas. Conclusion: The proposal complies with Goal 8. Goal 9: Economic Development: To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Findings: The proposal will promote economic development by converting unbuildable, unsellable residential property into useable commercial land. The physical and economical adverse constraints that the on-site power lines pose for residential development do not pose the same prohibition for a range of commercial uses that could occur on the subject property. Furthermore, the smaller lot size and site limitations on the subject property will allow for different types of'economic opportunities than will likely be located in the near-by commercial node, which consists of larger, more open spaces. In short, approval of the proposed amendment would convert vacant unusable residential land to economically viable commercial land. II-B-7