Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan: Residential Land Use Policies (p. 2-14) RR/SC. Residential Land Use Policy 1.0. Recognize and maintain the predominate{y low-density character of the area consistent with the l'Jetro Plan. fEC 9. 9610(2)(a)] Response: As discussed under the Goal 10, the proposed PAPA seeks to remove 7.3 acres of land trom the Low Density Residential land base and to add approximately 1.3 acres of land to the Medium Density Resignation land base (see details under Goal 1 0 for more infonnation). The change is in compliance with Goal 10 and the an10unt of change in the supply of low density residential land amounts to 0.2%, a relatively minor amount of land. The location of the land, near a major arterial and a major collector and near commercial opportunities, does not make it an efficient location to develop at low density levels. The applicant proposes to offset the loss of the low density residential land with additional medium density residential land that is more appropriate, adjacent to commercial development and supports the goals and policies of the Metro Plan and the River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan. According to the RLS, there is an abundance of low density residential land and this proposed PAP A will not significantly affect the predominance of the low density character of this area. It will, however, provide much needed medium density residential development on land better suited for that purpose. RR/SC. Residential Land Use Policy 2.0. Provide a diversity of housing types in the area. Available techniques include encouraging reinvestment and rehabilitation of existing housing stock and the use (~f development standards that provide for clustering or planned unit development. RR/SC. Suggested Action 2.1. Provide for innovative residential development through subdivision and other code provisions, such as planned unit developments and cluster subdivisions for new residential development on large parcels. Response: The proposed amendments of this application include text an1endments that provide inr the development of a mixed-use center to be developed under the provisions of the Plmmed Unit Development procedures. Future redevelopment of the Santa Clara Elementary School Site \\Iill provide significant reinvestment in the area that, combined with residential development, will support f11rther reinvestment of the community. As such this policy is supported by the proposed amendments. RR/SC. Residential Land Use Policy 3.0. Evaluate traffic and compatibility impacts when considering ne"w residential development on parcels fronting arterial streets. fEC 9. 9610(2)(b)J Response: Details of the proposed amendments traffic impacts are discussed under 00a112. The proposed amendments will remove land that is zoned residential from a location fronting an arterial. In place of residential development fronting an arterial the applicant proposes to locate residential development along a neighborhood street that is more suitable for such development. Santa Clara - Refinement Plan Amendment Application Written Statement - August 2, 2007 Page 35 of 44