Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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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 residentiallalld and is increasing the supply of Medium Density land within an underserved area of the community that is also located close to transit and other services. As such this proposed amendment supports Policy A.3. Aletro Plan. Policy A.8. Require development to pay the cost, as determined by the local jurisdiction, of extending public services and i11frastructure. The cities shall examine ways to provide subsidies or incentives for providing infrastructure 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 infrastructure. The proposed amendments within this amendment '.vill 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. Residential Densitvlvletro Plan, Policy A.I O. Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, impro'ves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside the UGB. Metro Plan, Policy A.II. Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial service, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation-efficient nodes. Metro Plan, Policy A.12. Coordinate higher density residential development with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services, open space, and other urban amenities. Response: The proposed PAPA "",ill 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 this amendment the applicant proposes to increase the overall supply in the subarea to meet the needs of the community. The proposed amendment \vill 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 conmlercial 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. Afetro Plan, Policy A.B. Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for efJective(v designed in-jill, redevelopment, and mixed use while Santa Clara - Refinement Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 25 of 44