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(l)(a) The refinement plan amendment is consistent with the Statewide planning goals. The findings under EC 9.7730(3)(a), above, are incorporated herein by reference. (l)(b) The refinement plan amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. Applicable provisions of the Metro Plan are evaluated under EC 9.7730(3)(b), above with respect to the proposed refinement plan amendments and Metro Plan amendment. The proposed refinement plan land use diagram amendment from Government and Education to Commercial, and from Commercial to Medium Density Residential, is consistent with the proposed Metro Plan land use diagram amendments from Low Density Residential to Commercial, and from Commercial to Medium Density Residential. (l)(c) The refinement plan amendment is consistent with the remaining portions of the refinement plan. The RRSC land use diagram amendment to re-designate approximately 7.3 acres of the site north of Green Lane from a designation of Government and Education to a designation of CQmmercial, to re-designate 1.3 acres of the site south of Green Lane from a designation of Commercial to Medium Density Residential and text amendments to limit the use of the site for commercial and residential uses in a (horizontal) "mixed use center" are determined to be consistent with remaining portions of the refinement plan. Those policies found to be applicable to this request or addressed below. General Land Use Policies Minimize land use conflicts by promoting compatibility between land uses, especially among residential, commercial-industrial, and commercial-agricultural uses. (Policy 1.0) I I'. t. The amendment facilitates a commercial development that provides benefits for the city and regional population and provides varied employment. Economically, the development pays property taxes and is ajobs provider. The residential component of the proposed amendments will extend the existing Medium Density Residential designation to the west in a logical manner that and will enhance the supply of land available for higher density development within the Santa Clara subarea. The future development of the site will incorporate landscaping and other features to enhance its compatibility with the residential uses to the east. In addition, the 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. Adopt zoning that is consistent with the land use diagram and policies contained in the land use element of the Urban Facilities Plan. (Policy 2.0) The proposed amendments contained within this application include map and text changes. Upon approval of the proposed changes, and as detailed in the responses ~ontained herein, the proposed Findings- November 19,2007 Page 25