Item 3: Ordinance on Extraterritorial Extension Procedures

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Public Notice and Testimony The public hearing notice was sent to the City of Springfield, Lane County, all neighborhood organizations, as well as community groups and individuals who have requested notice. In addition, notice was published in the Register Guard. As of the writing of this report, no testimony has been received by the city. Applicable Criteria The Eugene Planning Commission shall address the relevant approval criteria in making recommendations to the Eugene City Council on the proposed code amendment, as listed below: E.C. 9.8065 Code Amendment Approval Criteria. The Eugene City Council shall apply the following criteria to the proposal to amend the Land Use Code according to EC 9.8065: (1) Is consistent with applicable statewide planning goals as adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. (2) Is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan and applicable adopted refinement plans. (3) In the case of establishment of a special area zone, is consistent with EC 9.3020 Criteria for Establishment of an S Special Area Zone. Staff has attached the draft findings to support adoption of this ordinance. Recommendation Given the limited scope of this ordinance, Staff recommends that following the public hearing, the Planning Commission deliberate and take action on April 22. Staff further recommends that the Planning Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Eugene Code. For more Information th Contact Steve Nystrom, Planning and Development Department, 99 West 10 Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, 97401; telephone: (541) 682-8385; e-mail: steven.a.nystrom@ci.eugene.or.us Attachments A. Draft Ordinance and Findings B. Ordinance No. 20400