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Goal 16 through 19 - Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean Resources There is no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or beach and dune resources related to the properties affected by the amendment. Therefore, these goals are not relevant and the amendment will not affect compliance with Statewide Planning Goals 16 through 19. (2) The amendment is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan and applicable adopted refinement plans. Applicable Metro Plan Policies The following policies from the Metro Plan (identified below in italics) are applicable to these code amendments. Based on the findings provided below, the proposal is consistent with and supported by the applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. B. Economic Element B.11 Encourage economic activities, which strengthen the metropolitan area's position as a regional distribution trade, health, and service center. The amendment will increase the permitted commercial uses with the /ND Nodal Development Overlay Zone within the Downtown Plan area. The amendment will allow for increased development and economic activity and is therefore consistent with this policy. B.14 Continue efforts to keep the Eugene and Springfield central business districts as vital centers of the metropolitan area. The amendment applies specifically to the Downtown Plan area. The amendment will encourage economic activities by increasing the flexibility of the /ND Nodal Development Overlay Zone to increase permitted commercial uses within downtown, Eugene's central business district and is therefore consistent with this policy. F. Transportation Element F.3 Provide for transit - supportive land use patterns and development, including higher intensity, transit - oriented development along major transit corridors and near transit stations; medium -and high- density residential development within ' 4 mile of transit stations, major transit corridors, employment centers, and downtown areas, and development and redevelopment in designated areas that are or could be well served by existing or planned transit. By increasing the permitted commercial uses in the /ND Nodal Development Overlay Zone the amendment will allow for increased development and economic activity within downtown.