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With the above addition to the proposed Mixed-Use zoning district, the pro- posed MU- I/C zoning district will be integrated with the surrounding area and be a functional and healthful environment. Section 9.418~c}: At least 50 percent of the lots or parcels to be classified as an MU Mixed-Use District are already developed with struc- tures . This request i Wool ves sixteen parcels, i n which ten are developed with struc- tures. This results i n a f figure of fit percent of the parcels being developed which exceeds the 5o percent required . Section 9.418~d} : The existing development has occurred aver a peri od of years and i s characterized by a mixture of uses. The applicant's statement provi des a hi start' of the planing mi 11 development which represents over 45 percent of the area. That use was characterized by both traditional industrial activities as well as a strong retai 1 aspect. Other uses include several residences, warehouses, and a floor covering store. Most of the structures appear to have been bui 1 t some time ago. Section 9.418~e} : The use and devei apment standards of conventional residential, commercial, or industrial zoning districts are not capable of or ~ sui tabl a for promoting the internal compati bi i i ty and integration with the surrounding area prescribed by the area special study. Conventional commercial and industrial zoning districts have evolved to a point of maintaining strict separation of retai 1 and i ndustri a1 uses . Since the planing mill is no longer in operation, the continuance of the industrial and commercial mix would not be al 1 owed to be re-established. If the current industrial designation and zoning were to continue, the structures and res i - dences would eventually give way to pure industrial uses. Previous analysis provi des evidence of the des i rabi 1 i ty to provide mixed-use areas i n the Wh i teaker area based on the historical development of an area. Section 9.478 ~ f } : The uses permitted and the development standards to be applied i n the district wi 11 be consistent with the criteria required for approval of~ a canventi oral zone change. An analysis of the proposed zone change to MU-I/C follows. Conclusion and Recommendation on Mixed-Use Zon i n District The evaluation presented above as well as the applicant's statement shows that the draft Mixed-Use district would provide reasonable use of the property, wh i 1 e maintaining the public interest i n protecting the surrounding res iden - ti al Wei ghborhaod. With the modifications proposed to the draft Mixed-Use district as 1 i steel under Section 9.478 ~ b} relating to the site review process for the area east of Lincoln .Street, and the modifications proposed by the applicant in the revised draft ~recei ved March fi} , staff recommends the P1 an- n i ng Commission recommend approval of the establishment of the MU Mixed-Use zoning district. Evaluation of Zone Chan a Re nest Findings and Conclusions - l Exhibit B