CC Minutes - 10/24/07 Work Session

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including the Historic Review Board, the Eugene Redevelopment Advisory Committee, the Airport Advisory Committee, the Rasor Park study process, and the Walnut Station steering committee. Mr. Hledik reviewed the commission’s 2007 accomplishments. He said code implementation consumed the majority of the commission’s resources, noting that the number of land use applications was increasing, and they were becoming more complex. Mr. Hledik said that with additional resources provided by the City Council, the Opportunity Siting and Infill Compatibility Standards subcommittees began meeting in January 2007. Staff and Planning Commissioners met with neighborhood associations and participated in neighborhood tours for a total of 36 meetings. Draft project goals and other program materials were developed and put on the website for public input. Specifically regarding Infill Compatibility Standards, Mr. Hledik stated the subcommittee created a photo library of neighborhood meetings, coordinated with the Neighborhood Leaders Council subcommittee, began developing an Infill Compatibility Standards tool kit, created a map showing the age of residential structures and how different neighborhoods have evolved over time, and sought input regarding the process and composition of the task team that would study the issue further. Mr. Hledik stated the Opportunity Siting subcommittee conducted public outreach in coordination with neighborhood leaders and created an on-line siting survey, soliciting feedback from the community on barriers to high density development, potential incentives to increase higher density, and to help the Planning Commission identify the attributes of Opportunity Sites. It was significant that 24 potential sites were identified through the on-line survey. Mr. Hledik reported the commission continued to meet with the public on the Walnut Station Mixed Use Center (MUC) on outstanding issues. Additionally, the commission reviewed the multi-way boulevard concept along Franklin Boulevard, and began consideration of using Form Based Code to guide development in the area. Mr. Hledik said that public involvement efforts continued in Rasor Park MUC area, with the recent formation of a citizen advisory committee (CAC), to focus direction of that effort. Additionally, the Water Resources Conservation Overlay Zone that went into effect January 1, 2006, was being implemented. The final report for the South Ridgeline Habitat Study was available for review. Mr. Hledik reported Phase 2 of the minor code amendment process was a community-driven process. When asked how the process could be improved, members of the public offered over 200 suggestions, of which 20 potential amendments that were representative of the community’s input and priorities were selected for consideration. A library was formed to serve as a clearing house for future amendment efforts for the remaining issues. Ms. Gardner reviewed the revised FY08 Proposed Planning Division Work Program in the agenda packet, identifying the four major program areas: Land Use Code Implementation; Community Character; Regional Coordination; Support Roles (external projects). Mr. Lawless stated the Infill Compatibility Standards and Opportunity Siting subcommittees began their work in October 2007, when over 100 people attended a forum, a majority of whom identified Infill Compatibility Standards as their top priority. The Infill Compatibility Standards team, consisting largely of neighbors, agreed to work cooperatively to identify additional resources for the project. The Opportunity Siting group was forming and would identify high priority sites for a pilot project. MINUTES—Eugene City Council October 24, 2007 Page 2 Work Session