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The draft Downtown Plan incorporates policies and policy direction from these documents, in addition to numerous other studies and planning documents. Therefore, the proposed refinement plan adoption is consistent with this criterion. (d) New or amended provisions in a federal law or regulation, state statute, state regulations, statewide planning goal, or state agency land use plan. A number of new or amended provisions in relevant state and federal laws, regulations and policies affect downtown, including Transportation Planning Rule (TPR, OAR 660- 12), which includes new provisions for Central Business Districts. The draft Downtown Plan incorporates policies and policy direction in response to these regulations. Therefore, the proposed refinement plan update is consistent with this criterion. (e) A change of circumstances in a substantial manner that was not anticipated at the time the Refinement Plan was adopted. Significant changes have occurred in the regional economy and population growth of the city which have substantially impacted downtown Eugene. Physical changes and development, such as the removal of the former pedestrian mall and the construction of the new Federal Courthouse have also significantly affected downtown. The purpose of the updated Downtown Plan is to respond to these changes and provide a policy framework for the desired character of downtown, as a vital, economically healthy, pedestrian friendly city center. Therefore, the proposed refinement plan update is consistent with this criterion. Staff Conclusion for Proposed Refinement Plan Adoption (RA 03-3) Based on the preliminary findings contained herein, staff concludes that the proposed refinement plan adoption is consistent with the relevant criteria in EC 9.8424. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROPOSED LAND USE CODE AMENDMENT CA 03-3 9.8065 Code Amendment Approval Criteria. If the city council elects to act, it may, by ordinance, adopt an amendment to this land use code that: (1) Is consistent with applicable statewide planning goals as adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. (2) Is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan and applicable adopted refinement plans. (3) In the case of establishment of a special area zone, is consistent with EC 9. 3020 Criteria_for Establishment o_fan S Special Area Zone. EC 9.8065(1) Is consistent with applicable statewide planning goals as adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Exhibit A - Ordinance 2 - 9 C:XDocuments and Settings\ceplnxl\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK238~Findings - Exhibit A - Ordinance 2 (00069924)3.DOC (02/02/04)