Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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the entire area of the proposed node. Table 6 shows the current and proposed Afetro Plan designations for Potential Node S-C. The proposed changes will increase the supply of commercial land by 16.2%, decrease the supply of low density residential land by approximately 36.9% and increase the supply of medium density residential land by 2.5%. See Exhibit H for additional information. Table 6: Current and Proposed Metro Plan Designations (Potential Node S-C) Existing Condition Proposed Change Total Acres % Total Acres Chan ed % Chan e Total Acres 36.7 33.3% 5.9 16.2% 42.6 19.7 17.9% -7.3 -36.9% 12.4 53.8 48.8% 1.3 2.5% 55.1 110.2 110.2 Desi nation Commercial Low Density Residential Medium Densit Residential Total % Total 38.7% 11.3% 50.0% Source: City of Eugene, analysis by Satre Associates, PC Table 7 shows that zoning ratios within the Potential Node 5-C are similar to existing Metro Plan designations. The main differences are that the Metro Plan does not include a Public Land category and the zoning of the Potential Node 5-C area further ditlerentiates commercial into Neighborhood and Community Commercial categories. From the table, it is evident that the only Neighborhood Commercial within the nodal area is proposed to be removed with this application seeking to replace it with an integrated mixed-use center that will function to provide a neighborhood level connection. In addition, the table shows that the percent of zoned Medium Density Residential land is significantly less than the area that is designated vV1thin the Metro Plan (it may be interpreted that the amOlmt of R-lland exceeds the amount that the City has allocated for the nodal area.) The proposed amendments will ensure that medium density residential land is developed at appropriate densities in conjunction with the mixed-use center. The proposal satisfies the intent of the Metro Plan and this policy. Table 7: Current llnd Pro Designation C-1, Neighborhood Commercial C-2, Community Commercial R-1, Low Density Residential R.2, Medium Density Residential PL, Public Land Total osed Zooin Potential Node S-C Existing Condition Total Acres % Total 2.2 2.0~o 36.7 33.3% 33.5 30.4% 32.5 29.5% 5.2 4.7% 110.2 Proposed Change Acres Changed % Change Total Acres -2.2 -100.0% 0.0 7.4 20.3% 44.1 -1.3 -4.0% 32.2 1.3 4.1% 33.8 -5.2 -100.0% 0.0 110.2 % Total 40.1% 29.2% 30.7% Source: LCOG data, analysis by Satre Associates, PC The applicant is proposing to develop a horizontal mixed-use center that combines single-use buildings on distinct parcels in a range of land uses in one planned development project. This approach achieves the goal of place making that is made possible by bringing together complimentary uses in one place. In addition, the mixed-use center is within a ten to twenty minute (1/4 mile to Y2 mile) walking distance of public transit and a range of other uses. The Metro Plan defines Nodal development (node) thusly (p. II-G-8): Findings- November 19,2007 Page 15