Item 7: Action: Ordinance on Infill Compatibility Standards Code Amendments

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The second ordinance (Attachment C) relates to Building Height, and contains the code option recommended by the Planning Commission (Alternate B). The recommendation on Ordinance C is that height limits be lowered to 35 feet adjacent to single-family areas, and gradually increase to 50 feet and then 75 feet across the street from the University of Oregon campus, unless the lot is over 10,000 square feet (generally two single-family lots), in which case buildings may go up to 90 feet. Public testimony was divided with respect to allowable heights across the street from the University of Oregon campus. While there was testimony in support of the Planning Commission recommendation, many neighborhood representatives expressed support for Alternate A, which would allow a maximum height of 65 feet, and 75 feet on lots over 10,000 square feet. Additionally, many South University Neighbors requested the removal of the height bonus for lots over 10,000 square feet. The third Ordinance (Attachment D) contains the amendments creating and applying the Special Area Zone – Jefferson-Westside, and mirrors the Planning Commission’s recommendations on these amendments. The Special Area Zone allows additional infill development at densities comparable to the existing neighborhood, and specifies new building height, roof form, parking and open space standards. Public testimony on this topic was generally very supportive. In response to public testimony, minor changes to the figures and associated language regarding entrance standards have been included in the draft ordinance. A legislative version of the ordinance showing those changes is included (Attachment E). Attachment F contains alternate motion language that was requested by Councilor Brown at the November 9 work session. This alternate motion would allow the Special Area Zone to take effect 30 days after council approval of the ordinance. Testimony received from November 7 through the close of the record for each item is found in Attachment G. Due to this document’s size (over 300 pages) this information is available through the City’s website (link below) and in the City Council Office. RELATED CITY POLICIES The City Council has included Infill Compatibility Standards as a priority item on the Planning Division Work Program. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may consider the following options for each ordinance: 1.Adopt the draft ordinance 2.Adopt the draft ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council 3.Deny the proposed ordinance CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION Option 1: The City Manager recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance B, Ordinance C, and Ordinance D (Attachment B, Attachment C, and Attachment D). The City Manager also recommends that the City Council direct staff to monitor car-sharing programs in Eugene over the next nine months and report back to the council. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to adopt an ordinance concerning parking requirements for multi-family housing; amending the West University Refinement Plan; and amending the Eugene Code. Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M091214\S0912147.doc