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Fyijcju!D! Findings Adopted Area Plans Clear & Objective (City File CA 20-4) Applicable Metro Plan Policies The following policies from the Metro Plan (identified below in italics) appear applicable to this amendment. To the extent that the following policies constitute mandatory approval criteria, based on the findings provided below, the amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. Residential Land Use and Housing Element A.11 Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside the UGB. A.12 Coordinate higher density residential development with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services, open space, and other urban amenities. The above policies are consistent with the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will increase the straightforward path to the development of housing, which should incentivize higher residential density and more affordable residential development within the City. In addition, the updates to EC 9.8325(7) (previously EC 9.8325(9) acre of open space for residents. For larger developments, or those located near existing recreation or open space areas meeting this requirement was feasible. In the case of smaller developments, located away from existing recreation areas the criterion created potential development barriers. The proposed changes set an applicability threshold of two acres for development sites, which opens up development potential for small infill sites. Additionally, the update provides two options for compliance which creates flexibility for a developer based on the unique nature of a given site. Taken together, the threshold and options have the cumulative effective of providing more options for development and is consistent with the intent of the policies above. A.13 Increase 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 and future neighborhoods. A. 14 Review local zoning and development regulations periodically to remove barriers to higher density housing and to make provision for a full range of housing options. A.17 Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost and location. A.18 Encourage a mix of structure types and densities within residential designations by reviewing and, if necessary, amending local zoning and development regulations. Qbhf!21!pg!32!