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(E) The Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) within the Comprehensive Plan: For this subject property, the MTP recommends that Lamar Avenue be classified as an Arterial Roadway. (F) The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan: The following are the key graphics in this Park Master Plan: (1) Existing Parks and Open Space; (2) Trail and Sidewalk map; and (3) Future Parks and Open Spaces; none of these plan maps are impacted by this subject property. (G) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The FLUP recommends Low - Density Residential (LDR) on this subject property; this use is characterized by traditional, single - family detached dwelling units. In considering the staff recommendation for this proposed rezoning, the city staff addressed the following potential options: Option One: Recommend denial. Pros: (a) Satisfies the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Recommendation. Cons: (b) Limits additional land use development considerations for this subject property. Option Two: Recommend approval. Pros: (a) Recognizes the relatively close existing multi - family uses to the east, separated by one lot. (b) Proposed zoning would be comparable with the property immediately north and adjacent to subject property which is also zoned GR and which would also allow apartment uses and potential access through a combined access serving both lots. GR also permits apartments. (c) Recognizes that the subject lot proposed for rezoning is landlocked with no direct access; if the applicant purchases the adjacent GR lot that faces Lamar Avenue, then a potential access could be provided to this subject lot. Cons: (a) Violates the FLUP recommendation. (b) Could possibly represent spot zoning. (c) Ordinance 2008 -016, adopted by the city council on May 12, 2008 states the following regarding the City of Paris Future Land Use Plan Legend Explanations in regard to High- Density Residential (HDR), which are traditional apartment -type units: 2