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. e e Recreation Districts will be processed if the annexation becomes effective. Final Order AZ 91-15--A final order rezoning the property from County RA/UL to City R-1. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, to adopt the resolu- tion and final order. Roll call vote; the motion passed 6:1, with Councilor Nicholson voting against. V. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION/REZONING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE RIVER ROAD AREA ALONG RIVER ROAD, SOUTH OF HORN LANE (AZ 91-16 MERRITT TRUAX) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Cathy Czerniak, Planning and Development Department, noted that annexation and zone change criteria summa- rized earlier applied to this annexation. This request for annexation and zone change as submitted by the property owner involves six tax lots located on the west side of River Road between Horn Lane and Hillcrest Drive. The properties are vacant, and annexation and rezoning are required before they can be developed for commercial use consistent with the Metropolitan Area General Plan and River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan. As part of all annexation requests, staff reviewed the request to determine whether to add right-of-way or public land as permitted by State law. After review by various service providers and the Planning Division, staff included portions of Horn Lane, Hillcrest Drive, and River Road rights-of-way in the request. The River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan limits access to the parcels to Horn Lane and Hillcrest Drive; access directly onto River Road is not permitted. Inclusion of Horn Lane and Hillcrest Drive rights-of-way would ensure that appropriate road improvements are made as development occurs and that adequate access is provided. It would also mean that a developer would avoid having to obtain permits from both the County and City to develop the parcels. River Road right-of-way from Horn Lane south to the existing city limits is included for the following reasons: I} the City's Public Works Department has already assumed maintenance responsibilities for this portion of River Road; and 2} the City's Department of Public Safety would have ju- risdiction over a continuous stretch of right-of-way along this portion of River Road. The portion of River Road recommended for inclusion comprises approximately four blocks and slightly more than one third of a mile. Based on citizens' concerns, staff recommends that the Boundary Commission expedit- ed process not be used. A public hearing conducted by the Boundary Commis- sion would ensure an additional opportunity for citizens to comment on staff's recommendations. Responding to a question from Councilor MacDonald, Ms. Czerniak said that inclusion of all of River Road from Beltline Road south to the existing city MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 10, 1992 Page 5