(a) The projected costs and other consequences of extending urban services to the affected lot or parcel;
(b) The value of preserving the lot or parcel as open space;
(c) The projected costs and other consequences of extending urban services beyond the affected lot or parcel; and
(d) The projected costs and other consequences, including the projected costs of extending urban services, of expanding the urban growth boundary in other areas if necessary to compensate for any reduction in available buildable lands.
(2) The granting authority shall not deny the application solely because of the potential loss in revenue that may result from granting the application if the granting authority determines that preservation of the current use of the land will:
(a) Conserve or enhance natural or scenic resources;
(b) Protect air or streams or water supplies;
(c) Promote conservation of soils, wetlands, beaches or tidal marshes;
(d) Conserve landscaped areas, such as public or private golf courses, which enhance the value of abutting or neighboring property;
(e) Enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations, sanctuaries, or other open spaces;
(f) Enhance recreation opportunities;
(g) Preserve historic sites;
(h) Promote orderly urban or suburban development; or
(i) Affect any other factors relevant to the general welfare of preserving the current use of the property.
(3) The granting authority may approve the application with respect to only part of the land which is the subject of the application; but if any part of the application is denied, the applicant may withdraw the entire application. [Formerly 308.755]