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term in the Metropolitan Industrial Lands Special Study, 1991) to non- industrial designations (#12, page III-B-5). This site is not listed as "short-term" in The Metropolitan Industrial Lands Study, Provide existing in&tstrial activtties sufficient adjacent land for fimwe expansion (#5, page III-B-5). No expansion of an existing use was required at this site. The industrial use in the location had already closed on its own, due to separate economic factors, specifically the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings involving Agripac, the former owner of the site. The industrial designation is not necessary for the Federally initiated Courthouse development. The remainder of the site is no longer appropriate for heavy industrial uses, since it will be located adjacent to the new Courthouse, and in close proximity to the EWEB property on the riverfront. The proposed commercial designation on the city- owned parcel will permit employment and development opportunities more compatible with nearby land uses and activities in the downtown core. The addition of the "ND Nodal Development" Metro Plan Diagram designation also implements policy direction in TransPlan, TransPlan Land Use Policies 1 and 5, which were also adopted as Metro Plan Transportation Policies F-1 and F-5, specifically relate to nodal development, as listed below: Land Use Policy l: Apply the nodal development strategy in areas selected by each jurisdicnon that have identified potential for this type of transportation efficient land use pattern. The Downtown Plan Area is identified as a potential node on the TransPlan Potential Nodal Development Areas (Appendix A map). The Metro Plan amendment facilitates the application of the nodal development strategy outlined in the policy above, by applying the/ND Nodal Development plan designation to property within the Downtown Plan area. Land Use Policy 5: Within three years of TransPlan adoption, apply the ND, Nodal Development designatton to areas selected by each juris&ctton, adopt and apply measures to protect destgnated nodes from incompatible development and adopt a schedule for complenon of nodal development plans and unplementmg ordinances. The Metro Plan amendment specifically addresses this policy by applying the ND, Nodal Development plan diagram designation to the Downtown Plan area. The amendment is within the timeline specified in the policy. In addition, policies in the Downtown Plan support mixed uses, increased densities, and a network of walkable streets in the plan area- all characteristic of nodal development. Exhibit B to Ordinance 20315 - 9