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In fact, the proposed zone change to C-2 would make it possible for the applicant to seek approval for a greater range of uses on the site. With an amendment to the existing PUD and within the confines of the proposed trip cap, the C-2 zoning could allow the applicant to develop uses that provide more concentrated employment centers, such as large office buildings, and uses that provide a wider range of commercial services, such as a large retail establishment, uses allowed in a C-2 zone, but not in C-l. Both the C-l and C-2 zones allow a mix of uses, such as higher density residential development mixed with neighborhood commercial uses on the ground floor. However, the C-2 zone could accommodate higher density residential development, given the height limit in C-l of 35 feet. This flexibility in the range and mix of uses can potentially further the goals of nodal development. The proposed reduction in FAR is a moderate reduction from a high FAR. The allowance of a lower FAR for these two parcels is not inconsistent with nodal development as described in the Metro Plan. The proposal is consistent with this Metro Plan provision. The findings related to consistency of the proposal with the Willakenzie Refinement Plan in Section EC 9.8424(1)(c), and consistency with the nodal development area designation in Section EC 9.8424(2)(c), below, apply to consistency with the Metro Plan, and are also incorporated herein by reference. (2) Commercial Designation The Metro Plan Diagram designates the subject site as Commercial, without the cross-hatching that would indicate a "major retail center." The size and location of the site are not appropriate for a major retail center. The Community Commercial designation is intended for more intensive commercial activities, but less intensive than major retail centers. If the requested zone change were approved, approximately 4 acres within Summer Oaks - Crescent Center would be Community Commercial, and approximately 6 acres Neighborhood Commercial. Neighborhood Commercial areas are not shown on the Metro Plan land use diagram, but are typically indicated in local refinement plans or special area plans. Neighborhood Commercial areas are intended to be "oriented to the day-to-day needs of the neighborhood served..." and characterized by convenience goods and personal services. Neighborhood Commercial sites "...shall be no more than five acres, including existing commercial development. The exact size shall depend on the numbers of establishments associated with the center of the population to be served" (Metro Plan II-G-4). The subject property is in a C-l zoned area that is over 10 acres in size. Approval of the requested zone change would retain approximately 3 acres of neighborhood commercial areas along the south side of Crescent A venue, and approximately 3 acres zoned Neighborhood Commercial west of the site, bringing remaining C-l-zoned areas closer to the Metro Plan's 5-acre size threshold. The proposal is consistent with the Metro Plan provisions. C. Consistency with remaining portions of the refinement plan The Willakenzie Area Plan (W AP) is the applicable refinement plan for this proposal. Approval of the request would amend W AP policies to add language specific to the site, and would amend the designation of the site on Inset Map D of the Coburg/Crescent Subarea of the W AP from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial. Willakenzie Area Plan Land Use Policies: Summer Oaks-Crescent Center - F'indings, Septt;mber 17,2007 Page 7 01'19