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)\LMFMX' 4EKISJ Planning Director’s Recommendations and Findings: Dreyer, Cynthia and Thomas (A 14-6) Application Submitted: August 19, 2014 Applicant:Cynthia and Thomas Dreyer Map/Lot(s): 18-03-04-31: 100 and 201 Zoning:R-1/UL Low-Density Residentialwith Urbanizable Land Overlay Location: East side of Capital Drive, south of Hendricks Park Lead City Staff:Becky Taylor, Associate Planner, (541) 682-5437 EVALUATION: Based on the information provided by the applicant, the City has determined that this request complies with Eugene Code (EC) Section 9.7805 Annexation -Applicability. As such, it is subject to review and approval in accordance with the requirements, application criteria and procedures of EC 9.7800 through 9.7835. The applicable approval criteria are presented below in bold typeface with findings and conclusions following each. EC 9.7825(1) The land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s urban growth boundary and is: (a) Contiguous to the city limits; or (b) Separated from the city only by a public right of way or a stream, bay, lake or other body of water. Findings: The annexation area is within the City's urban growth boundary (UGB), and is Complies contiguous to the City limits, consistent with subsection (a). Abutting lands to the north, YES NO south, and west are in City limits. EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans. Complies Findings: The proposed annexation area is within the UGB. Several policies from the Metro Plan generally support this annexation by encouraging compact urban growth to YES NO achieve efficient use of land and urban service provisions within the UGB, including the following: C. Growth Management, Goals, Findings and Policies: Policy 8. Land within the UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only through annexation to a city when it is found that: a. A minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided to the area in an orderly and efficient manner. b. There will be a logical area and time within which to deliver urban services and facilities. Conversion of urbanizable land to urban shall also be consistent with the Metro Plan. (Page II-C-4) Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest priority. (Page II-C-4) Policy 16. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with the required minimum level of urban facilities and services. While the time frame for Dreyer (A 14-6) November 2014 Page 1