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r DEC - 8 INK - Economic Development Policy 8.4 BOOK -7 88 f,{; 950 Economic Development Policy 8.4 states that the county shall designate land for higher density housing. Since RM -10 is the highest density allowed under the M-2 Land Use Designation, the proposed zoning is consistent with Economic Development Policy 8.4. - Economic Development Policy 8.5 Economic Development Policy 8.5 states that the county shall direct higher residential densities to certain areas to reduce cost per unit and thereby provide more affordable housing. It is staff's Position that the subject rezoning request is consistent with Economic Development Policy 8.5. Based upon its review of the county's comprehensive plan policies, staff feels that the proposed rezoning is not only consistent with the plan, but will serve to implement several specific plan policies. Compatibility with the Surrounding Area It is staff's position that a multiple -family zoning district would be appropriate for the subject property and would result in development compatible with the surrounding area. Because the area to the west is already zoned for and developed with multiple -family housing, and the area to the east is zoned for multiple -family development, rezoning the subject property would result in an extension of an existing land use pattern. The principal impacts of the proposed rezoning would be on the single-family areas to the south of the subject property. Because the RM -10 District does not require buffering between RM -10 developments and adjacent single-family uses, the rezoning could result in some incompatibility between development on the site and the existing nearby single-family areas. Any such incompatibility, though, would be minimal. Unlike commercial, multiple -family development provides an acceptable transition to single-family uses. Whereas commercial sites often produce impacts such as lights, noise, and other activities which adversely affect single-family residential areas, multiple -family development is similar to single-family, differing primarily in dwelling unit type and density. Even with a lack of buffer requirements between multiple -family development and single-family uses, there are several county land - development regulation provisions which would serve to mitigate any potential impacts associated with this request. Among these provisions are 25 foot front and rear yard setbacks in the RM -10 district. This requirement ensures physical separation and constitutes a limited buffer. Another provision is the requirement for multiple -family developments to undergo site plan review. Through this process, potential impacts will be minimized with site design. Additionally, 47th Street provides a physical separation between the subject property and most of the RS -6 zoned single- family residential area to the south. For these reasons, the proposed rezoning can be expected to have only minimal impacts on the adjacent property. 42