Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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with the requirements of Division 9. The applicant states that OAR 660-009-0010(4) does not apply because the proposed amendment will remove less than two acres trom the commercial land supply. As stated above, subsection (4) applies to removal or adding two or more acres and the proposed change in commercial designation is in excess of two acres. Specifically, the amendment will re-designate approximately 7.3 acres to Commercial and re-designate 1.3 acres of land from Commercial to Medium Density Residential. Thereh)fe, the net amendments will increase the supply of available commercial land by 6.0 acres for the purpose of facilitating the development ofa "mixed use center," therefore subsection (4) is applicable. In the context of OAR 660-009-001 0(4), the proposed change is not consistent with all parts of the Metro Plan that address the requirements of OAR 660 Division 9 (option (a), above) as discussed below. The Eugene Commercial Lands Study (ECLS) is acknowledged for compliance \-vith the requirements of Goal 9 and its Administrative Rule. The EeLS constitutes the City's obligation under OAR 660 Division 9. Currently, the City of Eugene has a surplus of commercial land. The portion of the subject site south of Green Lane was part of the ECLS because it is designated Commercial. Approximately 2 acres of the portion ofthe site north of Green Lane were also included in the ECLS because those tax lots (300 and 400) \vere zoned for commercial use. The remainder of the subject property (5.3 acres) was not included in the ECLS because it was neither zoned nor designated as commercial. Below, the findings address consistency w-ith relevant policies in the fCLS. Promote redevelopment of existing commercial areas and compact, dense growth by encouraging businesses to revitalize and reuse existing commercial sites. (Policy 6.0) By its express terms, this policy does not constitute a mandatory approval criterion. However, as addressed in context of Policies 8 and 22, the proposal would add new commercial on a vacant site in an area that has already been determined to have adequate commercial land supply, rather than redevelopment of an existing commercial site as encouraged. Recognize the dtflering needs of residential areas in the various parts of the community. and determine the need to create additional commercial sites in light ofopportunities/or redevelopment. (Policy 8.0) This policy does constitute a mandatory approval criterion to be addressed by an applicant. As discussed below, the River-Road Santa Clara Subarea Policy 22 specifically states: "Recognize that the commercial sites designated in the River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan provide adequate commercial supply for the area." Concentrate development in existing commercial areas to minimize traffic impacts on the rest of the city. (Policy 12.0) Reduce congestion on commercially developed streets (strip commercial areas). (Po/i",y 13.0) Staff Findings - O<::tober 8. 2007 Page 5