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February 3, 2011 Page 7 Applicable policies of the Metro Plan are listed below as they apply to the Brunner - Schmitz House and this Historic Zoning (S-H) application: "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. " [Policy 1, Page III -I -2] The Cit maintains an inventory of identified historic properties and a list of City Landmark properties. The Brunner -- Schmitz Housing is included in the inventory and with the recent approval by the Historic Review Board (December 9, 2010) it is included on the City Landmark last. Historic Zoning (S -H) will ensure the restoration and preservation, consistent with the intent of the Metro Plan policy. The Metro Plan recognizes the mix of residential and neighborhood commercial activities, which have historically evolved and co- existed along River Road. The mix of uses within the area should welcome the break in pattern provided by the historic home and property. "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. " [Policy 2, Page 1II -I -2] The recent City Landmark designation of the Brunner - Schmitz House meets this policy in that it provides recognition of the local history represented by the property as well as providing documentation of that history. As this information is provided to the public, it is likely to increase local citizen awareness of the history of the River Road area and the Brunner- Schmitz property specifically. The S -H Historic Special Area Zone will further establish the protections afforded to the site and house. As such this policy applies. EC 9,8865(2) The proposed zone change is consistent with applicable adopted re plans. In the event of inconsistencies between these plans and the the Metro .flan controls. Response: The River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan is the governing refinement plan.. The River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan made several recommendations that were later incorporated into §9.9610 of the Eugene Development Code. The subject parcel is located within the River Road/Howard Subarea. Historic Zoning (S -H) is supported by the River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan which states: "'Encourage the preservation and restoration of structures, landmarks, sites and areas of cultural, historic, or archeological significance. " [Policy 2, page 4 -6] The recent City Landmark designation of the Brunner - Schmitz House may encourage preservation of this site through the existing alterations review process that applies to City Proposed Brunner- Schmitz House Zone Change Application (Z 10 -1 Z)