Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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Metro Plan, Policy A.3. Provide an adequate supply of buildable residential land within the UGB jor the 20-year planning period at the time of Periodic Review. Response: The 2004 update of the Metro Plan planned for an adequate supply of residential land based on the analysis of the 1999 Residential Land Supply. As discussed in more detail under Goal 10, herein, the applicant is not appreciably affecting the regional supply of residential land and is increasing the supply of Medium Density land within an underserved area of the cOlmnunity that is also located close to transit and other services. As such this proposed amendment supports Policy A.3. A1etro Plan, Policy A.8. Require development to pay the cost, as determined by the local jurisdiction, of extending public services and infrastructure. The cities shall examine ways to provide subsidies or incentives fhr providing injrastructure that support affordable housing and/or higher density housing. Response: The applicant shall conform to City of Eugene requirements and pay the fair cost of extending public services and infrastmcture. The proposed amendments within this amendment will allow a greater diversity of housing types to occur on the subject property than would be possible under the current designation. As such this proposed amendment supports this policy. .Nletro Plan, Policy A.IO. Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing injrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource land~ outside the UGB. Metro Plan, Policy A.II. Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial service, in proximity to major tram.porlalion systems or 1-l'ithin tramporlation-efficient nodes. Metro Plan, Policy A.12. Coordinate higher density residential develojmlent with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services, open space, and other urban amenities. Response: The proposed PAPA will promote higher density development by increasing the total supply of medium density designated and zoned land within the metropolitan area. The Santa Clara subarea is underserved by higher density development and through tIus amendment the applicant proposes to increase the overall supply in the subarea to meet the needs of the community. The proposed amendment will locate Commercial land adjacent to Medium Density Residential on the same development site which allows for the integration of an overall complex, or mixed-use, development of commercial and residential. In addition, the proposed amendment is adjacent to River Road, a major transportation route which has existing Lane Transit District (L TD) bus service and is identified to have a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT/eMX) route ending at the current transfer station located approximately one-half mile to the south of the subject property on River Road. As such, the proposed PAPA supports the utilization of existing infrastructure while increasing overall density and providing needed commercial services. Santa Clara - Metro Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 23 of 32