EC/UL 9.8865(1): The proposed change is consistent with applicable provisions of the <br />Metro Plan. The written text of the Metro Plan shall take precedence over the Metro <br />Plan diagram where apparent conflicts or inconsistencies exist. <br />The applicant is requesting approval to change the base zone of the subject property from R-2 <br />Medium-Density Residential to R-1 Low-Density Residential. The Metro Plan diagram designates <br />the subject property for Low-Density Residential uses, which is implemented through the <br />proposed R-1 zoning, making the applicant's request consistent with the Metro Plan diagram. <br />Staff does not see any specific policies from the Metro Plan that would serve as mandatory <br />approval criteria for the applicant's request. Based on the available information, the request <br />complies with this criterion. <br />EC/UL 9.8865(2): The proposed zone change is consistent with applicable adopted <br />refinement plans. In the event of inconsistencies between these plans and the Metro <br />Plan, the Metro Plan controls. <br />The subject property is located within the boundaries of the River Road - Santa Clara Urban <br />Facilities Plan (RR/SC UFP) refinement plan area. The RR/SC UFP designates the subject <br />property as Low-Density Residential, consistent with the applicant's requested R-1 zoning. With <br />regard to the general residential land use policies beginning on page 2-14 of the RR/SC UFP, <br />none appear to read as mandatory approval criteria for the subject request. Staff notes the <br />following policy as possibly relevant: <br />1.0 Recognize and maintain the predominately low-density residential character of the <br />area consistent with the Metro Plan. <br />The requested R-1 zone is consistent with the low-density residential character and Metro Plan <br />designation of the surrounding area. There are no other policies within the RR/SC UFP that <br />appear to be relevant or constitute mandatory approval criteria. Based on these findings, the <br />zone change is consistent with the applicable refinement plan. <br />EC/UL 9.8865(3): The uses and density that will be allowed by the proposed zoning in <br />the location of the proposed change can be served through the orderly extension of <br />key urban facilities and services. <br />Key urban facilities and services are defined in the Metro Plan as: wastewater service, <br />stormwater service, transportation, water service, fire and emergency medical services, police <br />protection, City-wide parks and recreation programs, electric service, land use controls, <br />communication facilities, and public schools on a district-wide basis (see Metro Plan page V-3). <br />Wastewater <br />There is an existing public wastewater line at the intersection of Park Avenue and River Road. <br />The existing dwelling is currently connected to that line. <br />Staff Report <br />800 River Road I Z 22-13 <br />Page 6 of 12 77