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February 3, 2011 Page 8 Landmark properties by providing guidance to the property owner on appropriate preservation, rehabilitation or restoration treatments for the property. Avoidance of actions that may be detrimental to the historic character and integrity of the property may be achieved through this alterations review process. The property is situated in a prominent position along the west side of River Road. The proposed zone change will increase the awareness of the historical context of the River Road area. Therefore, the proposed zone change will provide a contribution to the historic preservation goal of the River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Flan; as such this zone change is consistent with the River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Flan. Residential land use policies include the following: "Policy 1. o: Recognize and maintain the predominately low - density residential character of the area consistent with the Metro Plan." (RR/SC Urban Facilities Plan, p. 2 -14) This property is designated Medium Density Residential within the River Road/ Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan and the Metro Plan. However, this application assures the preservation of the historic low-- density residential character of the property by requiring preservation of the historically significant features of the house. Special consideration is available for historic landmarks in residential areas through the creation of the Special Area Zone. For the reasons set forth throughout this application, the Applicant maintains that it is appropriate to rezone the property to S -H. The S -H zone is an appropriate implementing zone of the low - density residential refinement plan. designation. Taken together with the Metro Plan policy direction regarding non - residential uses in residential areas, this proposal is consistent with the above residential policy. EC 9.8865(3) The uses and density that will be allowed by the proposed zoning in the location of the proposed change can be served through the orderly extension of key urban facilities and services. Re The minimum level of key urban facilities and services are defm.ed in the Metro Plan and include: wastewater service, stormwater service, transportation, solid waste management, water service, fire and emergency medical services, police protection, city -wide parks and recreation programs, electric service, land -use controls, communication facilities and public schools on a district wide basis ( Metro Plan p age V -3). The property is developed with one single- family house. Ivey urban facilities currently serve the site, and a staff member of Eugene Public works indicated that there are no significant issues. Further research provided the following details: Waste Water Service Wastewater for the parcel is currently discharged to an eight -inch public wastewater system available within River Road. The provision of this service will be unchanged by this zone change and the future maximum allowable intensity/ density of development will not exceed waste water system capacity. Proposed Brunner - Schmitz House Zone Change Application (Z 10 -12)