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Frenchman Place 5th Addition Page 4 1. Evidence submitted by the applicant demonstrating the reason(s) that the plan should be changed, including but not limited to whether new information has become available since the Comprehensive Plan was adopted that supports re-examination of the plan, or that existing or proposed development offer new opportunities or constraints that were not previously considered by the Plan. The property is currently guided as Commercial (COM) in the 2040 Land Use Plan. The property is between property that is guided Commercial (COM) and Medium Density Residential (MD) in the 2040 Land Use Plan. Allowing High Density Residential (HD) between commercial uses will provide a good transition between the land uses. Previous attempts of commercial development on the property have not been successful, and that the portion of more buildable property where the apartment is proposed to be located, facing Rosemary Way, is more viable for residential development than commercial. Neighboring properties to the south that are zoned and guided for commercial use are currently occupied by commercial uses, generally following the spirit and intent of the land use designation to provide commercial uses along CSAH 8. 2. Is the requested amendment needed to allow reasonable use of the site? The proposed amendment to High Density Residential (HD) is compatible with the commercial uses and the apartments and townhomes to the north. Allowing an amendment to High Density Residential (HD) is reasonable use of the site. 3. The relationship of the proposed amendment to the supply and demand for particular land uses within the city and the immediate vicinity of the site. There are not a lot of areas in the City that are guided for High Density Residential (HD) that have City sewer and water available. This is an area of the City where a change the land use to High Density Residential (HD) may be reasonable. 4. A demonstration by the applicant that the proposed amendment has merit beyond the interests of the proponent. Allowing the High Density Residential (HD) between commercial uses and existing apartments will provide a good transition between the land uses. The shopping center to the east is part of the Victor Gardens North mixed-use development that includes commercial uses and multi-family housing. Proving the mix of uses is consistent with the development in the area. 5. The possible impacts of the amendment on all specific elements of the Comprehensive Plan as may be applicable, including but not limited to: a. Transportation Plan;