Item 1: Ordinance on Oregon West Management

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4. Existing average daily traffic volumes are based on City of Eugene data that was collected in 2002~ seven years ago. There is no explanation in the TIA why it was used and how the validity of the data was verified for accuracy in 2007 (outside of the PM Peak Hour, no new counts were taken). 5. As stated in the TIA, PM peak hour counts were taken in January and February of 2007, between the hours of 4-6 PM on a typical weekday. There is no explanation in the TIA as to how it was determined that 4-6 PM on a weekday represented the worst case traffic volume. There is also no explanation in the TIA how counts taken in January and February represented the average or peak month for traffic congestion. Traffic volumes vary throughout the year and to compensate for this a seasonal adjustment factor is commonly applied. None was applied in this case. In conclusion~ the TIA for the Santa Clara School Site Redevelopment PAPA is inadequate for the City to make a finding of no significant impact and be consistent \Vith the requirement of the TPR. It is recommended that the City either deny this application based on the applicant not providing an adequate TIA or, with the consent of the applicant table the application pending the preparation of a new TIA. If the decision of the Planning Commission is to table the application, we would be available to work with city staff and the applicant to develop a TIA scope and review draft materials which will help ensure that traffic issues are adequately analyzed, and the requirement of the TPR are met. Please enter this letter into the record for the planning commission and upcoming city council hearings. c. Erik Havig, Region 2 Planning & Development Manager Jane Lee, Area 5 Manager Michael Spaeth, District 5 Manager Marguerite Nabeta, DLCD Field Representative 3