Item C: An Ordinance Amending Metro Plan and Jefferson/Far West Refinement Plan

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(1)(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. (1)(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 amendments are consistent with the applicable policies contained in the Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the Metro Plan. The proposed refinement plan land use diagram amendment from Low-Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential is consistent with the proposed Metro Plan land use diagram amendment from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. (1)(c) The refinement plan amendment is consistent with the remaining portions of the refinement plan. The Jefferson-Far West Refinement Plan diagram amendment to re-designate 57 acres of land from Low-Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential and text amendment describing the land use diagram are consistent with the remaining portions of the refinement plan. The findings below describe how the Jefferson-Far West Refinement Plan text and diagram amendments are consistent with the policy direction contained in the Jefferson-Far West Refinement Plan. Policies found to be applicable to this request are addressed below. Land Use Policies 15. Low- to Medium-Density Residential Area This area shall be recognized as a low- to medium-density residential area. The City shall explore methods of encouraging an increase in residential density yet maintaining the character of the area. Residential densities beyond ten units per acre shall be allowed, subject to an approved block plan or rezoning to R-2 in conjunction with site review. The City shall encourage block planning, infilling and shared housing, in this area. Access to housing units off of alleys shall be accommodated when not in conflict with other policies and goals. The City shall encourage the rehabilitation of the existing housing stock through both public and private reinvestments (page 27-28). The above policy is the subject of the refinement plan amendment request. If approved, the amendment will clarify the first sentence, changing it to “this area shall be recognized as a low density residential area.” It will also strike the third sentence, referring to allowing densities in excess of 10 units per acre if accompanied by a block plan or a site review suffix. The rest of the policy will remain as is, and will still reflect the applicable residential density findings in the plan, including: