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identified as lacking. But, here, the request is to remove only a small amount of land from the Multi -Family designation and add it to the Commercial designation. The land in this case is developed with and occupied by a long standing commercial use. The effect upon the Commercial and Multi -Family inventory will be negligible, and MCUZO 43.02(b) is met. 7. The Commercial designation provides for several types of uses at varying degrees of intensity. The current use of the property may be compatible with surrounding uses, but other types of commercial uses may not be compatible. Landscaping, setbacks, screening and other provisions can help residential -commercial compatibility. Examination of some uses under a conditional use process to determine impacts on adjacent properties will be necessary. With a limited use overlay zone, MCUZO 43.02(c) can be met. 8. The subject parcel fronts an arterial street. Other services, such as public transportation, water, sewer, telephone and electricity are available to the subject property. MCUZO 43.02(d) is met. ZONE CHANGE 9. According to MCUZO 39.01, the hearings officer is authorized to make initial decisions on zone change applications. Since this zone change application is accompanied by a comprehensive plan amendment application requiring action by the governing body, the hearings officer makes only a recommendation to the governing body concerning this application. 10. MCUZO 39.05 contains the following criteria for approval of a zone change application: (a) The proposed zone is appropriate for the Comprehensive Plan land use designation on the property and is consistent with the description and policies for the applicable Comprehensive Plan land use classification. (b) Adequate public facilities, services, and transportation networks are in place, or are planned to be provided concurrently with the development of the property. (c) Satisfaction of any zone change review criteria in the applicable city Comprehensive Plan pertaining to unincorporated lands is demonstrated. (d) The criteria listed in the purposed statement for the proposed zone shall be met (see Chapters 2 through 23). ZC/CP01-1\ORDER - 15 LUNDEEN