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Refinement Plan Amendment - TRS 18-03-03-2-3, Tax Lots 199, 200, 300 January 13, 2004 Page 13 {Policy) Implement housing programs that provide housing opportunities for all metropolitan area residents without discrimination. (III-A-5) Findings: As repeatedly noted above, the Applicants have been advised that residential development of the subject property is not feasible. The only type of residential development that might be able to attract residents at this site would be extremely low-cost housing in the form of a trailer or mobile home park. Even then, given the proximity to the high-power electrical lines, the cost of the housing would have to be so low as to likely not be economically feasible. While at first glance it would appear that such an approach-a low-cost mobile home park-could possibly be feasible, the Applicants are also concerned about legitimate environmental justice issues that would arise from locating a low-cost mobile home park in between two sets of high-voltage power lines. Development of housing at this location would raise issues of discrimination against lower-income residents contrary to this Metro Plan policy. Amending the plan designation as proposed here would alleviate those concems of violating this policy. Conclusion: The proposal is consistent with this Metro Plan provision. (Policy) Encourage a mixture of dwelling unit types in appropriate areas. OII-A-6) Findings: This policy, in part, examines the appropriateness of sites for residential uses. As described above, the subject property is not an appropriate area for residential uses. The power line easement areas of the property are unbuildable for residential use. The remaining portion of the subject property, sandwiched between the power lines is not an appropriate area to locate dwellings from an environmental justice perspective. While the proposal does not provide for dwelling units on the subject property, it furthers this policy by recognizing that residential use of the subject property is not appropriate. Conclusion: The proposal is consistent with this Metro Plan provision. (Ob|eetive) Shape and plan for a compact urban growth form to provide for growth while preserving the special character of the metropolitan area. (II-B-3) Findings: The prOposal promotes the development of compact urban growth by converting a difficult, in-fill type site from vacant residential to productive commercial use. The proximity of the site to the commercial/residential node will help preserve the special character of the Laurel Hill area by locating this commercial use adjacent to other commercial uses with minimal to no impacts to the residential uses in the Laurel Hill Valley or the southern portions of the East Laurel Hill Area, both of which are geographically separated from the subject property. Conclusion: The proposal is consistent with this Metro Plan provision. II-B-13