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Goals 16 through 19 (Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean Resources): There are no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or beach and dune resources related to the property or involved in the amendment. Therefore, these goals are not relevant and the amendment will not affect compliance with Goals 16 through 19. This criterion is satisfied. (b) Applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. Map Consistency: The Metro Plan Diagram currently in effect (the 1987 "blob" map) shows that the subject site is located in an area where commercial and low density residential designations meet. Based on comparisons to nearby landmarks, such as the railroad right-of-way, at least part, if not all, of the subject site is within the commercial designation. Generalized designation areas are an intentional feature of the 1987 "blob" Metro Plan Diagram causing the final determination of certain sites on the fringe of designations to be ascertained in concert with refinement plan maps and policies. Given the proximity to residential designations and the possibility of mixed plan designations for the site, compliance with the Metro Plan Diagram can be determined only with simultaneous evaluation of the Laurel Hill Refinement Plan, as found below. Compliance with Policies: One must look to both Residential and Economic policies, as well as other policies, within the Metro Plan, to determine how those policies guide the designation of the subject site. The applicants' submitted materials describes the site in detail, providing photographs, maps of the available development area, and a written narrative discussing the merits, and particularly the weaknesses, of the property as a development site for residential use. Although the applicants' narrative addresses policies, recommendations and goals from the Metro Plan, approval is limited to those policies that are mandatory, as opposed to those that encourage or recommend certain action. Residential Land Use and Housing Element Density, Policy A. 13 Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-fill, redevelopment and mixed use while considering impacts of increased density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. Housing Type and Tenure, Policy A. 17 IV-64 Page 8 of 12: Proposed Findings for Laurel Hill Plan Amendment (RA 04-1)