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<br />2. Re-designating and re-zoning the parcel to a Commercial designation/zone: <br /> <br /> Facilitate downtown redevelopment by re-designating and rezoning underutilized properties, such <br />as surface parking lots, to a commercial land use designation and a commercial zone such as C-2 <br />or C-3 ("Building a Downtown" Policy 3, Downtown Plan). <br /> <br /> Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality, livability and <br />diversity to create a downtown, urban environment ("Strong Regional Center" Policy 2, <br />Downtown Plan). <br /> <br /> Promote redevelopment of existing commercial areas and compact, dense growth by encouraging <br />businesses to revitalize and reuse existing commercial sites (Policy 6, 1992 Eugene Commercial <br />Lands Study). <br /> <br /> A Commercial designation and zone, as proposed by the applicant, is strongly supported in <br /> Downtown Plan policies, and is consistent with adopted plans and policies. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />After holding the public hearing, the City Council may: <br /> <br />1.As recommended by the Planning Commission, approve the Metro Plan amendment to change from <br /> High Density Residential to Commercial and approve the Zone Change by approving the draft <br /> ordinance and findings; <br />2. Approve the Metro Plan amendment and zone change with modified findings; or <br />3. Deny the Metro Plan amendment based on conflicts with Statewide Goals, Metro Plan, or refinement <br /> plan policies. (Approval of the zone change is dependent upon approval of the Metro Plan diagram <br /> amendment.) <br /> <br />City Council action on this item is currently scheduled for December 11, 2006. Eugene Code requires <br />that the City Council take action on a proposed Metro Plan amendment within 30 days of the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the Planning Commission recommendation <br />that the requests comply with all applicable approval criteria, and that the Metro Plan amendment and <br />zone change be approved. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />No motion is suggested as action is currently scheduled for December 11, 2006. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Ordinance No. _________ <br /> Exhibit A: Staff findings (revised October 16, 2006) <br /> Exhibit B: Map showing proposed changes in Metro Plan designation and zoning <br /> L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M061120\S0611203.doc <br /> <br />