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Exhibit C of Attachment C, annotated aerial photograph, noting access controls.) Other evidence submitted by the applicant regarding new access controls placed on existing commercially designated land, and discussed in the findings under EC 9.8424(1)(c) above, represents a change in circumstances since adoption of the 1982 amendments to the refinement plan. Those access controls have reduced the access to parcels along the future Brackenfern Road, thereby diminishing their suitability to be developed for tourist oriented commercial uses. As stated by Public Works staff, "What has changed between the 1982 Refinement Plan and current 2004 application is the Access Control Line obtained by ODOT along both sides of Brackenfern Road between Moon Mountain Drive/Glenwood Drive and 25th Avenue. Such access control does not preclude commercial development from occurring on those sites, but the greater distance and complexity of ingress and egress may have some effect on the range of specific uses." To access these existing commercial sites, given the ODOT access controls, tourists will need to drive deeper into the neighborhood than if tourists were to access the subject site. To further clarify that this represents a change from 1982, Policy #3 of The Laurel Hill Plan discusses the existing development node and states that: "There will be direct frontage along the collector as well as ample opportunity for additional access via private or public access spurs." In summary, staff recommend that the Planning Commission find two substantial changes in circumstances since the refinement plan was amended in 1982. These include provisions regarding exclusion of lands within 230 KV powerline easements from residential land inventories and reduced access to existing commercially designated lands. EC 9.8865 Zone Change Criteria of Approval (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. Analysis provided above for EC 9.8424(1)(c) is incorporated herein by reference indicating that sufficient evidence has been provided to show consistency with the adopted refinement plan. Staff recommend that the Planning Commission find the proposal is consistent with this criterion of approval. Staff Recommendation Given the findings above, the original staff report and evidence in the record, staff recommend .approval of The Laurel Hill Plan Land Use map amendment to designate the subject property commercial. Further, staff recommend the approval of the zone change request to rezon e the property to C,2, Community Commercial. IV-9