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Policy A25: Conserve the metropolitan area's supply of existing affordable housing and increase the stability and quality of older residential neighborhoods through measures such as revitalization; code enforcement; appropriate zoning; rehabilitation programs; relocation of existing structures; traffic calming; parking requirements; or public safety considerations. These actions should support planned densities in these areas. The proposal stabilizes the neighborhood by assuring the preservation of an existing historic structure. The proposed SAZ language provides certainty to the neighborhood in terms of the furore allowable uses on the Johansen-Moody House property. The Special Area Zone provides incentives for revitalization and rehabilitation; historic properties are eligible for low interest loans from the city and tax credits from the state and federal governments, and these programs are more likely to be utilized if nonresidential uses are allowed. The proposed language incorporates sensitivity to the surrounding neighborhood into the development standards and approval criteria for adjustment review. Policy I1: Adopt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations, and incentive programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, historic, or archeological significance, consistent with overall policies. This SAZ application is a result of Eugene's Historic Preservation program. Properties listed on the city's Historic Landmark Inventory are eligible for Special Area Zones that protect their historic values while providing flexibility not available through a conventional zoning district. The Johansen-Moody House is a unique property not well suited to residential zoning. In particular, the location of the house on lower River Road makes single family residential use undesirable due to the level of traffic and noise associated with the road. (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. River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan Land Use Diagram. The River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan further refines the Metro Plan diagram. It too designates the Johansen-Moody House for low density residential use. Text accompanying the diagram on page 2-22 states: "The diagram is used, along with accompanying policies and suggested actions, policies contained in the Urban Facilities Plan, descriptions and recommendations contained under each of the subareas, and applicable areawide goals and policies, to evaluate individual land use proposals. The land use diagram provides guidance for future development." Support for the proposed zone change is found in the recommendations specific to the River Road/Railroad Boulevard Subarea. Recommendation #4 on page 2-24 states: Exhibit C - 3