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generally surrounded by low-density residential development. ~n view of the long-standing use of this property for nonresidential purposes, it is appropriate to allow that to continue and to provide for reuse of the existing, substantial improvements on the property. However, the types of uses permitted on this site need to be strictly controlled to ,prevent conflict with surrounding residential areas. It is also desirable to ensure that portions of this site be developed residentially in the future. A mixed-use designation provides a mechanism far allowing a limited range of nonresidential uses on this property while simultaneously requiring that a portion of it be developed with residences. Any mixed-use zoning applied to this property should: ~a} limit the types of uses permitted to those that will have minimal impact on the surrounding area; fib} control the type of retail activities carried out; and ~c} specif y a minimum percentage of the site to be developed with residential uses. A copy of the proposed mixed-use zoning district for the ELimra Road property is attached. The proposed ordinance generally limits uses to: ~a} uses allowed in the RA zoning district; fib} video production services; ~c} artist and photographic studios; ~d} business support services; and fie} retail sales incidental and subordi- nate to a primary use. The proposed district also requires that a minimum of 30 percent or L.5 acres of the site be developed with residential uses. Finally, the proposed district incorporates special setback requirements between non-residential structures and exterior property lines. All of these provisions are intended to affirmatively address the requirements included in the text of the Bethel-Danebo Refinement Plan concerning this area. Each criterion for evaluation of a refinement plan amendment and application of a mixed-use designation is addressed below. Section 9.145~Z}~a): The plan amendment rs consistent with the 1Vletropolitan Area General Plan. ' The Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the Metropolitan Plan contains policies that recognize the appropriateness of mixed-use development in certain circumstances. The following two policies are relevant: "investigate and when advisable, implement mixed use zoning, particularly in established neighborhoods where compatible and functional mixes already exist." [Policy # L 5, page ~~~-A-6] "Encourage Location of nonresidential uses, such as neighborhood commercial and small-scale light industry, within residentially designated areas when those auxiliary uses are compatible with refinement plans, zoning ordinances, and other local controls far allowed uses in residential neighborhoods." [Policy # 16, page ~~~-A-6] The subject property has along-standing history of nonresidential use that has coexisted with surrounding residential development. The intensity of the uses that Application for Amendment to the Bethel-DaneUo ~tef inement Plan, Page 5 of ~ 1,