CC Agenda Packet 05-30-18 Work Session

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Half-time Planning Assistant; in the process of being hired for a limited duration position Planning staff time in support of the Economic Cartography project currently under contract with Urban 3 consultants Consultant work to develop the land need analysis (contract forthcoming) Additional costs may include: Growth scenario modeling software Consultant work to assist with targeted public engagement activities Consultant work to update data in the urban reserve study area Consultant or staff work to evaluate land for inclusion in urban reserves Other direct costs: Mailings, printing, postage for public noticing, workshop materials, venue rental, food, advertising Assumptions & Policy Background This section explores the potential unspoken factors that affect a project, its validity, execution or acceptance in the community. Envision Eugene Process There is a long history of planning for urban growth across Oregon, as every city is required by State law to plan for a 20-year land supply within its urban growth boundary. During Envision Eugene, there was intense interest in residential growth and opposing views about the need to expand the UGB for housing. The preliminary UGB proposal (in 2014) included a small expansion for low density housing, places zoned by the County for rural residential, commercial, or industrial uses. These areas would be costly to serve, unlikely to develop at urban densities given existing development patterns, and did not meet a variety of other policy goals such as creating walkable neighborhoods and access to transit. During public review of the expansion proposal, an error was discovered in the way the capacity assumptions had been applied to the land supply. Correcting the error erased the need to expand. The Homebuilders Association questioned the conclusion that no expansion was needed, and also questioned earlier assumptions about the adequacy of the residential land supply. One of the outcomes of discussions with the Homebuilders and others concerned about the adequacy of was acknowledged by the state. Urban Reserves affords our community a way to consider all of the land surrounding Eugene and weigh and balance the best places for growth beyond the 20 year Envision Eugene planning horizon. This process would enable options for property owners interested in coming into the UGB but who currently have land that is not exception land (e.g. their land is farm, forest, or Participation by Lane County County residents, elected and appointed officials, and administrative staff are all affected by urban reserves directly. Lane County has delegated to the City through an intergovernmental agreement all responsibility for planning, zoning, and permitting within the UGB, but questions and issues still remain 15 | Page