located). Farrington goes on to note that the Metro Plan calls for the balancing of policy objectives and <br />references Historic Preservation Element Policy 1.1 (already provided above). <br />In Farrington's analysis, preservation is encouraged, but must done in a way that is consistent with other <br />plan policies which, in this case, support the applicant's proposal at the density proposed. Farrington <br />further supports this conclusion by again referencing Chase Gardens Subarea Policy 1 of the Willakenzie <br />Area Plan (already provided above). <br />In his discussion of the application of the Chase Gardens Subarea Policy to the subject property, <br />Farrington references page 18 of the Chase Gardens Plan. The full text of the section referenced by <br />Farrington is provided below: <br />High Density Residential: This designation is intended to provide dense <br />residential use as envisioned in the Metro Plan and in the nodal development <br />areas identified in TransPlan. A minimum of 30 units per acre is recommended to <br />ensure land is used efficiently. Buildings will likely need to be three- and four- <br />story apartments to meet the density threshold. Limited neighborhood <br />commercial use is allowed in accordance with code standards. This designation <br />includes the Historic Ensemble and the Masonic lodge, properties which, over <br />time, could accommodate infill housing at the property owners' discretion. <br />Farrington therefore concludes that the direction for a decision approving the applications has been <br />made clear by previously adopted policy directives. <br />The policy direction outlined by Farrington is generally correct, however it is also important to clarify <br />that the Chase Gardens Nodal Development Plan included a High Density Residential/ Mixed Use <br />designation for the subject property, which is slightly different from High Density Residential. This <br />designation is shown on the figure titled "Proposed Land Use Designation" and is discussed in text on <br />page 18 of the plan. The full text is provided below: <br />High Density Residential/ Mixed Use: The purpose of the high density residential <br />mixed-use designation is to simultaneously promote compact housing and the <br />flexibility to provide a limited amount of commercial services within residential <br />buildings. Examples of building types include live/work units, ground floor retail <br />with residential flats above, horizontal mixed use, and wholly residential <br />buildings. Minimum density is recommended to be 25 units per acre. <br />It appears that both designations are intended to be applicable to the site given the reference from the <br />text describing the High Density Residential area as including the Historic Ensemble, and the shading <br />shown on the figure titled "Proposed Land Use Designation." Regardless, both designations appear to <br />show a policy intent to allow for high density residential development on the subject site. <br />Testimony from Steven Baker submitted March 31, 2022 also provides a discussion of the Willakenzie <br />Area Plan and the Chase Gardens Nodal Development Plan. Baker references images, recommended <br />policies, development standards, and other text from the plans. Baker's comments appear to indicate <br />Final Order: The Harry and Etta Chase House I HDM 21-1/ HA 21-3/ ARB 21-2