1. the effect upon the rate of growth, development, and conversion of land as envisioned in the Plan;

2. the effect upon the County's capacity to provide adequate public facilities;

3. the effect upon the rate of population and employment growth;

4. whether Plan objectives are being met as specified or remain valid and desirable;

5. the effect upon general land values or housing costs;

6. whether capital improvements or expenditures, including transportation, are being made or completed as expected;

7. whether the initiated amendment conforms to the requirements of the GMA, is internally consistent with the Plan and is consistent with the Countywide Planning Policies for Pierce County;

8. the effect upon critical areas, natural resource lands, and the potential impact to stormwater and receiving water quality;

9. consistency with locational criteria in the Comprehensive Plan and application requirements established by this Chapter; and

10. the effect upon other considerations as deemed necessary by the Department including, but not limited to, the proposal’s compatibility with a military installation's ability to carry out its mission requirements as described by RCW 36.70A.530.

1. Demonstration put forth by the jurisdiction affiliated with the proposed UGA that it has the capability and capacity to provide urban level services to the area while maintaining a healthy natural ecosystem. This can be demonstrated by, but not limited to, the submittal of financial plans for infrastructure and services, such as a sewerage general plan for the area, storm drainage plan(s); evidence of compliance with NPDES; and evidence of an available adequate potable water supply.

2. Demonstration put forth by the jurisdiction affiliated with the proposed UGA that the adopted land use and design standards for the area shall plan for design characteristics and infrastructure necessary to make transit a viable transportation alternative.