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February 3, 2011 Page 5 To facilitate the preservation of the property and to call attention to the potential future uses of the property the owners propose a number of alterations, some of which are currently underway including: electrical system upgrade (currently underway), concrete walks and driveway (need replacing due to safety issues), concrete front porch stairs (need to be reset due to settling and top recast/ replaced), asphalt drive and parking area (need replacing due to wear and tear), landscaping (basic care to encourage new growth and promote long term health) and signage (to call attention to the historic nature of the house and to advertise future uses). EC 9.302 0(3) Except for areas zoned S-H Historic Special Area .done, the area to he classified S Special Area includes at least Y2 acre in area. Response: The proposed zone change is S -H Historic Special Area zone; as such this criterion is not applicable. EC 9.3020(44) The application of the zone to the properties proposed for inclusion in the S Ib Special Area zone and the required provisions of special area zone ordinance are consistent with the criteria for approval of a zone change, according to EC 9. 8863 ,done C'han�e A ny val Crit Response, As demonstrated in the following analysis for EC 9.8865 this application meets the requirements of this criterion. EC 9.8865(1) The proposed change is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. The written text of the Metro Plan shall take precedence over the Metro Plan diagram where apparent conflicts or inconsistencies exist. R- eW The 0.44 acres property is currently .zoned R - 2, Medium Density Residential following annexation to the City in 2007 (A - 06 - 031) and rezoning in 2008 (Z However, the Metro Plan recognizes that up to 32% of residentially designated areas typically accommodate nonresidential uses such as parks, schools, roads, churches, and neighborhood commercial services. The Brunner- Schmitz House is an example of an appropriate site for nonresidential use within a residential area. The proposed Special Area zone includes a list of residential and limited non- residential uses, including office and certain small scale commercial uses, in compliance with the Metro Plan diagra and policies as described herein. Proposed Brunner - Schmitz House Zone Change Application (Z 10 -12)