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Findings: ~ } Residential Policy ~ 2.0 allows for rezoning of up to 3 acres of vacant land, and certain historic properties, in the MDR designated area east of Game Farm Road South to neighborhood commercial (NC) under certain conditions. Policy lll•A•fi~22~; Develop economic incentives, such as density bonuses, for builders and developers who provide amenities or specialized housing that benefit the metropolitan area, such as housing for law and moderate income households. Findings: ~ y Residential Policy ~ fi.~ provides assistance, density bonuses, and potential economic incentives for housing developers that provide housing opportunities for low and moderate income residents as part of their overall development, Policy 111-A•7t30~: Encourage higher density residential development near industrial and commercia! centers throughout the metropolitan area. Findings: ~ ~ Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire ~ 8~-acre area east of Game Farm Road South tAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGESj, retains the opportunity to achieve higher density development near a growing commercial and industrial center. Economic Element 111-B Policy 111-8-5 ~8~: Encourage the improvement of the appearance of existing industrial areas, as well as their ability to serve the needs of existing and potential light industrial development. Findings: ~ } Industrial Policy ~ .0 provides far improved appearance of certain industria! .areas through increased emphasis on code enforcement and through standards to be implemented through the site plan review process. 2~ Industrial Policies l.O and 9.D encourage improved appearance of the "McKenzie- Gateway" special light industrial ~SLI) site, and include provisions to ensure that the site is attractive to light, campus-type industrial development. 3