Item 3: Annexation Request for School District 4J

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Public Hearing: Annexation Request for Eugene School District 4J (A 08-1) Meeting Date: September 15, 2008 Agenda Item Number: 3 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Alissa Hansen www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541/682-5508 ISSUE STATEMENT This public hearing is on a request to annex a parcel of land located on the east side of Coburg Road, north of Kinney Loop, south of Game Farm Road, and included on Tax Lot 102 of Assessor’s Map 17- 03-16-22. The applicant requests annexation of a portion of Tax Lot 102 as shown on Exhibit B of Attachment A. The Planning Director recommends that the City Council approve this annexation request, pursuant to Eugene Code (EC) 9.7820(1)(d)(1). BACKGROUND In December 2007, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing the procedures for annexation requests. EC 9.7820(1)(d) provides for the council to adopt a resolution approving, modifying and approving, or denying the application for annexation. Alternatively, this section also provides the option for the council to hold a public hearing before consideration of the annexation request. Approval of annexation applications are based on the criteria at EC 9.7825 which require that (1) the land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and is contiguous to the city limits or separated from city limits only by a right-of-way or water body; (2) the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans and (3) the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimal level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner. On July 14, 2008, the City Council voted to defer action on the proposed annexation until after it holds a public hearing as allowed under EC 9.7820(1)(d)2. Accordingly, this September 15, 2008, a public hearing was scheduled and public notice was provided in accordance with EC 9.7820(2)(d). No written testimony has been received. As discussed in the attached findings, the proposed request complies with the approval criteria, being located within the urban growth boundary and contiguous to city limits, and given that the minimum level of key urban services can be provided. Additionally, this request is only for annexation and does not include a specific development proposal; the approval criteria for annexations do not require a specific development plan. However it is noted that the annexation application form indicates that the plans for future development include future school facilities. Approval of an annexation request requires the City to adopt a resolution. To comply with the Charter requirements for resolutions, a draft resolution approving the requested annexation has been prepared and is attached for reference (Attachment A). The Planning Director’s findings, which provide analysis of the proposal’s compliance with applicable approval criteria, are attached to the draft resolution as Exhibit C. In considering the draft resolution, the City Council will consider the supporting findings and can either accept them as proposed, or amend them as necessary. Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080915\S0809153.doc