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individually owned presumably in fee simple form condominiums. This form meets both the EC 197.303(1)(a). However, the provisions of EC 9.8325 only become applicable if the applicant elects to proceed under those provisions. EC 9.8325 allows an applicant to choose the general PUD criteria at EC 9.8320 which is the case for this application. Issues Not Relevant to the Applicable Approval Criteria At both the October 2, 2013 public hearing and in written submissions, there was a significant amount of testimony that the Hearings Official cannot deem relevant, and therefore, cannot consider as part of this review. This evidence and argument includes: Generalized statements of support. See Exhibits HE-22 and 26 for examples. Generalized statements of opposition. See Exhibits HE-5 and 18 for examples. Comparison of the proposal to other co-housing developments elsewhere. PT-1. The relative cost of the proposed condominiums and assertions that the co-housing development will not be financially solvent. The results of meetings between the applicant and neighbors, and allegations that plans changed when out-of-state co-housing proponents became involved. Perceived fear of strangers visiting the neighborhood and asserted negative impacts. Evaluation of Tentative PUD Request EC 9.8320(1): The PUD is consistent with applicable adopted policies of the Metro Plan. Staff Findings: The applicant has addressed several Metro Plan June 14, 2013 written statement), and to the extent that those additional findings and policies of the Metro Plan statements. Staff also notes that the proposal for clustered dwellings, which will be divided into condominiums, is consistent with Metro Plan Residential Policies A.17 and A.20, which encourage a range of housing types and home ownership. With regard to Environmental Policies, the subject property is within the floodplain and Willamette Greenway. Policy C.31 calls for development regulations within the floodway fringe to minimize damage to life and property; accordingly, the City has adopted special flood hazard development standards, beginning at EC 9.6706, which will apply at the time of development and are further discussed at approval criterion EC 9.8030(10)(c). With regard to the Willamette Greenway, Policies D.2 and D.3 require land use regulations and limit new development to uses that are compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities. The applicant has applied for concurrent WG permit approval, which is evaluated below, following the PUD evaluation. Hearings Official Decision (PDT 13-1, WG 13-1) 7