Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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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.I2. Coordinate higher density residential development with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services. open ~pace, 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 wlderserved 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 will locate Conmlercialland adjacent to Medium Density Residential on the same development site which allO\vs 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 PAP A supports the utilization of existing infrastructure while increasing overall density and providing needed commercial services. "~1etro Plan, Policy A.l3. Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for e.fJectively designed in-fill. redevelopment, and mixed use. while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoodv. Response: The subject area is located within "Potential Nodal Development Area 5C" (TtansPlan) and the applicant is proposing to develop a mix of commercial and residential uses that shall include employment and commercial opportunities. These uses will benefit both future residents of the proposed development and existing residents of the River Road! Santa Clara area. The Development Site is located in the northwest corner of Potential Node 5-C and represents approximately 8.2% of the entire area of the proposed node. Table 3 shows the current and proposed Metro Plan designations for Potential Node 5-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 3: Current and Proposed Metro Plan Designations (potential Node 5-C) Existing Condition Proposed Change Total Acres % Total Acres Chan d % 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 Desl 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 Santa Clara - Zone Change Application Written Statement-- August 2, 2007 Page 10 of 41