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The Section 1.5.1.5 of the Land Development Code establishes guidance criteria for use by the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate zoning changes. The consistency of this proposed change to the criteria is summarized below: Evaluation " Criteria (LDC 1.5.1.b) Consistent Inconsistent Change implements the policies of the adopted Master Plan, including the land use classification on the Future Land Use Map and any incorporated sector plan maps X A future land use designation for this is property is consistent with the zoning request for MF- 18. Consistency with any development agreement in effect X No development agreements are in effect for this property. Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change and the standards applicable to such uses will be appropriate in the immediate area of the land to be reclassified X The uses and standards applicable to the MF-18 zoning designation are compatible with the surrounding properties. Whether the proposed change is in accord with any existing or proposed plans for X providing public schools, streets, water supply, sanitary sewers, and other public services and utilities to the area The change will have no negative effects on public facilities and services. Other factors which substantially affect the public health, safety, morals, or general X welfare Staff has not identified any issues which substantially affect the public health, safety, morals or general welfare. Based on the criteria above, staff believes the applicant's request is consistent with adopted policies and plans of the city regarding development in this area. The request is reasonable based on the existing condition of the subject property, the surrounding properties and the development pattern in that part of the City. Staff recommends approval of the zoning change request, as submitted. Development Services Recommendation: ® Approve as submitted ? Approve with conditions or revisions as noted ? Alternative ? Denial The Commission's Responsibility: The Commission is required by law to hold a public hearing and receive public comment regarding the proposed zoning. After considering the public input, the Commission is charged with making an advisory recommendation to the City Council regarding the request. The City Council will ultimately decide whether to approve or deny the zoning change request. The Commission's advisory recommendation to the Council is a discretionary decision. Page 2 of 3