Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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One key component of nodal development, however, is increased densities, which would support the commercial component of the node and utilize the pedestrian friendly features. Even though this is not an adopted node, based on policies discussed further below, it appears that a larger residential component would better suit the potential node area rather than adding to the existing supply of community commercial. In summary, the proposal is inconsistent with Policies A.13, A.22 and A.23 to the extent that those policies provide direction to achieve higher residential densities than those proposed as part of through the apphcant's "mixed use center." Economic Element Increase the amount o.lundeveloped land zonedfor light industrial and commercial uses correlating the effective supply in terms ofsuitability and availabilitJ' with the projections of demand (Policy B.6) The amendments (in conjunction with the related zone change application) will increase the supply of undeveloped land planned and zoned for commercial use. The approval of these amendments would facilitate the rezoning of the property to community commercial. However, as found under Statewide Planning Goal 9 above, the ECLS specifically states the River Road-Santa Clara area is not projected to need any more commercial land (other than potentially near the Chambers Connector). This is further substantiated below, under EC 9.8424(l)(c) incorporated herein by reference, regarding the commercial land use policies of the B.RSC. Additionally, other policies support the addition of Neighborhood Commercial land rather than the proposed Community Commercial. Therefore, the proposed re-designation of7.3 acres to Commercial and 1.3 acres from Commercial to Medium Density Residential, for a net gain of 6.0 acres of Commercial.. is not consistent with this policy. Recognize the vital role of neighborhood commercial facilities in providing services and goods to a particular neighborhood. (Policy B.28) Encourage the expansion or redevelopment 0/ existing neighborhood commercial .fClcilities as surrounding residential densities increase or as the characteristics of the support population change. (Policy B.29) Although these policies use the terms "recognize" and "encourage", and thus do not serve as mandatory approval criteria, these policies are relevant in that they are specifically cited by the SCCO and are relevant to the extent that a,dditional C-2 zoning might impact existing neighborhood commercial sites. The proposed re-designation would remove 2 acres of Low Density Residential designated property that is currently zoned C-I Neighborhood Commercial and rezone it to (>2 Community Commercial (there is no Neighborhood Commercial designation on the Metro Plan land use diagram). As commented on by the SCCO, it is notable that the proposal increases the community commercial supply in an area with adequate community commercial land, as discussed further below. Additionally, in the context of recognizing the vital role of neighborhood commercial facilities, the applicant's findings (page 25) indicate that the proposed an1endments Staff Findings m October 8,2007 Page 16