Item B: Potential Hospital Siting

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the Master Plan is attached for reference and shows the general location of the approved street system. Avenue A would provide access to that portion of the site north of the railroad tracks, connecting with Franklin Blvd near its westerly boundary. Avenue B would provide east – west access for the Research Park south of the railroad tracks, connecting with Franklin Blvd. to the west as well. The City Council also asked about the alignment of Avenue B as it relates to sensitive lands, impact on the Physical Plant and the westerly connection to the surrounding street system (specifically, the city- owned portion of the courthouse property). As the map indicates, the general alignment of Avenue B is located along the south side of the railroad tracks. This alignment will avoid impact to sensitive lands, with the exception of a crossing that would be needed over the Millrace (adjacent to the current culvert that runs under the railroad tracks). Assuming that this street is constructed prior to any transition of the physical plant, it is likely that the location of the street would be adjacent to the railroad tracks to minimize impact to physical plant. Avenue B would extend westerly and connect with Franklin Boulevard approximately east of the Alder Street intersection. For reference, Avenue A, which would extend along the northern portion of the Riverfront Research Park, would connect with Franklin th Boulevard. in the vicinity of 8 Avenue and the City-owned portion of the courthouse property. 2. What are the City’s plans for Striker Field? Striker Field is located immediately east of the 4J/Coburg Road property being considered by the Hospital. This park property is currently considered part of the City’s inventory of future park sites. The property has not been designated as surplus property. While various discussions have occurred over the years as to the future use and design of this park site, no formal plans have been developed or approved. The Parks and Open Space Plan recognizes this site as a “Neighborhood Park” in its current configuration, but also recognizes the potential to expand potential recreational opportunities through partnerships with the school district and their adjoining property. 3. Does the Register-Guard have active plans for their affected property? Yes. The Hearings Official recently granted approval of a tentative PUD and Site Review for a business park on property owned by the Register-Guard, located immediately west of the existing Register-Guard property as well as the property located on the north side of Chad Drive. All of the Register-Guard property located on the north side of Chad Drive is included in the potential hospital site. Eight of the 15 office/industrial buildings approved by the Hearings Official are located on this northern site. The potential hospital site also includes a parcel on the east side of Old Coburg Road which is owned by the Register-Guard, but is not a part of the recently approved business park. Although the Master Plan for this project has been approved, further land use applications are still necessary (including a Final PUD) before development can occur. 4. Please provide any further clarification on the UO’s timeline for transition. The University addressed this in its April 7, 2008, letter (Attachment A) by indicating its estimate for the City to identify and obtain replacement property, as well as plan and build replacement structures, would be five years. City staff believes that there may be room to negotiate with the University to look at phasing options that could potentially allow some construction on the new hospital to occur while some buildings are still occupied. F:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080414\S080414B.doc