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The 2004 update to the Metro Plan includes four relevant policies regarding higher densities and mixed uses: Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resources lands outside the UGB. Policy A.I 0) Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial services, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation - efficient nodes. (Policy A.II) lncrease 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 residential density on historic, existing andfuture neighborhoods. (Policy A.13) Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. (Policy A.22) The 1999 Residential Land Survey inventoried the developed and vacant land within the Eugene/Springfield area. The subject site is located within the Santa Clara subare€l. As detailed in the findings under Goal 10 (above) the Santa Clara subarea has the lowest percentage of higher density developed property within the metropolitan region. Multi-family housing uses are allowed within the Medium Density Residential designation. As such, the applicant proposes to increase the supply of this needed housing type by changing the designation on the subject site; south of Green Lane, to accommodate this housip.g type. The location of the change in designation is appropriate due to its proximity to existing Medium Density Residential designated property to the east, commercial development in the surrounding area, and alternative transportation modes (the existing LTD River Road substation is less than one-half mile south of the subject property). As such, the applicant's proposed refinement plan designation is consistent with the updates to the Metro Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element. Therefore, the amendment is consistent with the criteria in EC 9.8424(2). Zone Chan2e (Z 07-3) The applicant proposes to rezone 7.3 acres of the site north of Green Lane from the existing zoning of PL and C-l, Public Land zone and Neighborhood Commercial zone, to C-2/PD/SR, Community Commercial zone with Planned Unit Development and Site Review overlays; and to rezone 1.3 acres of the site south of Green Lane from R-l, Low Density Residential zone to R-2/PD/SR, Mediwn Density Residential with Planned Unit Development and Site Review overlays EC 9.8865 requires that the following criteria (in bold and italic) be applied to a Zone Change. (1) The proposed change is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. The written text of the Metro Plan shall take precedence over the Metro Plan diagram where apparent conflicts or inconsistencies exist. Findings- November 19, 2007 Page 32