Item 3: PH on Ordinance Regarding State Motor Pool Metro Plan Amendment and Zone Change

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ATT ACHMENT I AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY September 19, 2006 TO: Eugene Planning Commission FROM: Ann Siegenthaler, Associate Planner, Eugene Planning Division ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing for State of Oregon Motor Pool Metro Plan Amendment, Refinement Plan Amendment, and Zone Change (MA 06-2 and Z 06-9) ACTION REQUESTED: Hold a public hearing on the proposed Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) amendment and zone change. (Note: A Planning Commission study session related to this item is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. September 19, 2006, prior to the public hearing.) BRIEFING STATEMENT: On September 19,2006, the Eugene Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the Metro Plan and approve a concurrent zone change for the following: File name: Oregon Motor Pool Site Property location: 445 Pearl Street, Tax Lot #1703304408900 Applicant/owner: State of Oregon Administrative Services Owner's representative: Jim Spickerman of Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott LLP The applicant requests approval of the following': 1. Metro Plan Amendment (MA 06-2) to amend the Metro Plan land use diagram for the subject property from a designation of High Density ResidentiallMixed UselNodal Development to a designation of CommerciallNodal Development. 2. Zone Change (Z 06-9) to rezone the subject property from the existing zoning ofl-2ffD, Light- Medium Industrial with Transit Oriented Development overlay zone, to C-2ffDIND Community Commercial with Transit Oriented Development and Nodal D~velopment overlay zones. BACKGROUND: Purpose of Staff Report The Eugene Code requires City staff to prepare a written" report, prior to the public hearing, for the Planning Commission's consideration concerning any Metro Plan amendment or zone change request. The staff report, is attached as Attachment A, Staff Findings. The Eugene Planning Commission will also consider additional public testimony and other materials, if any, presented at the public hearing before making a decision. Following the close of the public hearing record, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation, based on the required approval criteria, to the City Council to approve, approve with modifications or deny the applications. The requests will be heard before the City Council in a separate public hearing, following action by the Planning Commission. The quasi-judicial hearing procedures applicable to this request are described at EC 9.7065 through EC 9.7095.