3 <br /> side faces an 88 space city parking lot. The proposed building will not interfere <br /> with public access to the river, and will not change the area between the site and <br /> the river. A parking lot, soccer fields, city park, and some houses on Briarcliff <br /> Lane all fall between the proposed site and the river. It is the intent of Child Care <br /> Inc. to blend in to the existing neighborhood, and to be a compatible neighbor <br /> with the existing park and river area. <br /> 4) Section 9.702(d): The proposed development will be consistent with the <br /> Metropolitan Area General Plan (1) applicable land use references, (2) text <br /> related to the development, and (3) specific elements related to the <br /> development <br /> The area is identified as appropriate for low- density residential development on <br /> the Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram. <br /> The Eugene Code considers Daycare as an auxiliary use in all residential zoning <br /> district with Conditional Use Permit approval. The associated criteria requires <br /> that any daycare facility be found to be compatible with the surrounding <br /> residentially zoned areas as well as providing a safe and healthful environment <br /> for its contemplated use. <br /> 5) Section 9.702 (e): In the 1 -1, 1 -2, or 1 -3 districts, proposed commercial <br /> uses will be dependent on or at least provide a direct service to people <br /> engaged in industrial uses. <br /> Since the area in question is zoned RA residential and not industrial, this criteria <br /> poses no conflict. <br /> 4 <br />