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1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The City's Land Use Plan (existing and pending) suggests low density residential use of the subject property. While such land use designation does not specifically exclude twinhomes, it does encourage compatibility between land uses. Because twinhomes are technically considered low density residential use, approval of the requested rezoning would not necessitate a change to the City's Land Use Plan. 2. The proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. To determine the compatibility of the proposed use, it is beneficial to examine land uses (and zoning designations) which surround the subject site as provided below: Direction Land Use Zoning North High Density Residential R -3 South Low Density Residential R -1 East Low Density Residential R -1 West Low Density Residential R -1 As shown above, the site in question is bounded on the north and on the south, east and west by low density residential uses (single family). While it is acknowledged that higher density residential uses exist to the north of the subject property, some compatibility concerns exist in regard to the placement of a twinhome amongst abutting single family dwellings (to the south, east, and west). Because issues of and use appropriateness are considered matters of policy, City officials must determine whether the proposed use (twinhome) can compatibly exist upon the subject property. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards. As shown below, the site in question exceeds all R -2 District dimensional requirements. Lot Area Lot Area Per Unit Lot Width Required Proposed 15,000 SF 18,000 SF 7,500 SF 9,000 SF 75 feet 120 feet 2 Page 7