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Residential Land Use and Housing Element Policy A22: Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. (Page I11-A -9) The proposed Special Area Zone expands opportunities on this property allowing for residential or small scale office or commercial uses, consistent with this policy. Policy A25: Conserve the metropolitan area's supply of existing affordable housing and increase the stability and quality of older residential neighborhoods through measures such as revitalization; code enforcement; appropriate zoning; rehabilitation programs; relocation of existing structures; traffic calming; parking requirements; or public safety considerations. These actions should support the planned densities in the area. (Page III -A- 10) The proposed zoning helps assure the preservation of the existing building by providing for uses that are appropriate in this historic building. Additionally, historic properties are eligible for low interest loans from the City and tax credits from the state and federal governments which are an incentive for rehabilitation. As the property was partitioned from the surrounding R -2 land, which will not be part of this Special Area Zone, planned densities in the area will continue to be supported. Historic Preservation Element Policy I.1: Adopt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations; and incentive programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures: landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, historic or archeological significance, consistent with overall policies. (Page III -1 -2) The Brunner Schmitz House is of historic significance and has therefore been designated a Historic City Landmark (see City File HD 10 -1). As a historic landmark, the building is included on the City Landmark list consistent with this policy. The adoption of this Historic Special Area zone implements regulation that - protects the historic value of the Brunner Schmitz House by providing site specific development standards and uses that encourage preservation and restoration. Policy 1.2: Institute and support projects and programs that increase citizen and visitor awareness of the area's history and encourage citizen participation in and support of programs designed to recognize and memorialize the area's history. The Special Area Zone will help increase citizen and visitor awareness by allowing a specific set of uses that will encourage visitors to the property. This will allow visitors to be made aware of the building's role in the history of the area and memorialize the Brunner Schmitz House's tie to the agricultural past of the area. As this information is provided to the public, it is' likely to increase awareness of the history of the River Road area. (2) The proposed zone change is consistent with applicable adopted refinement plans. In Findings — Brunner Schmitz House (Z 10 -12) Page 4