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acknowledged comprehensive plan). The policies generally speak to increases in density, the preference for higher density development to be located near transit, and the transition of land from agricultural to residential. The policies can be found on page 41 of the applicant's supplemental materials. The applicant provides analysis following the policies that highlight how their site is well served by the Lane Transit District, and their plan to consolidate two parcels into a 3.4 acre development site will allow for the development of high density residential development consistent with the objectives for increased density. The applicant also notes the following policy: 1.1 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 archaeological significance, consistent with overall policies. In response to this policy, the applicant discusses the importance of balancing the need for historic preservation, with other policies related to redevelopment. The applicant also reiterates the conclusions of the Heritage report that noted issues with the nomination of the Chase House related to Criterion B and C and discussed its loss of significance over time. In exchange for the proposed demolition, it is noted that the project proposes mitigation (see the applicant's Exhibit B) in the form of ongoing historic interpretation on the site. The interpretive features are proposed to include a high-quality exterior interpretative panel, new fruit trees, and the preservation of one walnut tree. The applicant states that they will also explore Chase-related naming opportunities and provide photo documentation of the house to the Lane County Historical Museum. In addition to policies from the Metro Plan, the applicant notes policies from the Willakenzie Area Plan WAP) which is the adopted refinement plan for the area the subject property is located in. While four policies are listed, the most relevant to the applicant's request is as follows: 1. The City shall not require development of historic properties, but shall allow for eventual development of these sites as high density residential, with limited commercial opportunities, at the owners' direction. Rezoning to Historic District is encouraged as an alternative to the standard high density residential/mixed use zone. The applicant states that the above policy explicitly allows and identifies that some, if not all, of the properties included in the historic Chase Gardens Residential Grouping would eventually be redeveloped. Testimony from Phil Farrington (Farrington) submitted March 21, 2022 illustrates several points under this factor. Farrington references the designation of the site for High Density Residential Use in both the Metro Plan, the Willakenzie Area Plan, and the Chase Gardens Nodal Development Plan. The Chase Gardens Nodal Development Plan was used to guide changes to the Willakenzie Area Plan which resulted in a special area zone for the Chase Gardens Nodal Development Area (where the subject property is Final Order: The Harry and Etta Chase House I HDM 21-1/ HA 21-3/ ARB 21-2