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proposed text amendments provide significant protections that enhance compatibility of future development with the existing and future residential development including height limitations, area limitations on building size and the provision for the use of the Planned Unit Development procedures. Because of the reasons stated~ it is consistent with this policy. RRISC GeneralLand Use Policy 2.0. Adopt zoning that is consistent l-I'ith the land use diagram and policies contained in the land use element of the Urban Facilities Plan. Response: The proposed amendments contained within this application include map and text changes. Upon approval of the proposed changes, and as detailed in the responses contained herein, the proposed amendments support this policy. RR/SC General Land Use Policy 3.0. Provide for land uses that conform to Metropolitan Plan goals and policies and that consider the provision ofa full range of urban services in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Response: As detailed in the response to Statewide Goal 11 (above) urban services are available to the subject property and the property is within the Eugene portion of the metropolitan UGB and within the incorporated City limits. As such, the su~ject property is providing for compact urban groVvth and has the essential services available for development. As defined in the glossary of the Metro Plan compact urban growth is defined as: The .filling in of vacant and underutilized lands in the. UOB, as well as redevelopment inside the UGB. The amendments will allow compact urban growth to occur on lands that are currently \vithin the UGB and underutilized for an urban area. The redevelopment ofthe site will provide needed commercial employment opportunities and also provide medium density residential development. As such the proposed amendments support this policy. Please see discussion of Metro Plan policies under EC 9.8424(b) for more information. River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan: Residential Land Use Policies (p. 2-14) RR/5'C', Residential Land Use Policy 1.0. Recognize and maintain the predominately lmv-density character o.fthe area consistent with the Metro Plan. [Ee 9. 9610(2)(a)] Response: Asdiscussed under the Goal 10, the proposed PAPA seeks to remove 7.3 acres ofland from the Low Density Residential land base and to add approximately 1.3 acres of land to the Medium Density Resignation land base (see details under Goal 10 for more information). The change is in compliance with Goal 10 and the amount of change in the supply of low density residential land amounts to 0.2%, a relatively minor amount of land. The location of the land, near a major arterial and a major collector and near commercial opportunities, does not make it an efficient location to develop at low density levels. The applicant proposes to offset the loss of the low density residential land with additional medium density residential land that is more appropriate, Santa Clara - Zone Change Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 19 of 41