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On March 14, 2005, ERAC forwarded its recommendations to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended that PDD staff undertake a detailed analysis of the strategy proposed by ERAC. The minutes of that meeting are included as Attachment A to this Agenda Item Summary and provide further information on the issues discussed. City Council initiation of the code amendment is the first step in implementing the recommended strategy. This action will set in motion a series of public hearings, work sessions and public workshops to effectively and comprehensively address the concept of a new or revised overlay district to support desired development downtown. Financial and/or Resource Considerations No additional financial assistance is requested for this project. Project costs will be covered through existing departmental work assignments. Timing Prompt action is recommended. The momentum for downtown development is growing, and significant discussion of new projects is underway. Timely action to begin the dialogue on amending the land use code to include an appropriate overlay zoning district for downtown will help support and encourage desired downtown development. Council Goals/Action Priorities This project addresses implementation strategies and policies from the Downtown Plan. This project does not directly address or affect City Council goals or priorities. RELATED CITY POLICIES Relevant Growth Management Policies include the following: Policy 1 Support the existing Eugene Urban Growth Boundary by taking actions to increase density and use existing vacant land and under-used land within the boundary more efficiently. Policy 2 Encourage in-fill, mixed-use, redevelopment, and higher density development. Policy 3 Encourage a mix of businesses and residential uses downtown using incentives and zoning. The first three Growth Management Policies address the importance of compact development and density. Policy #2 specifically encourages higher density development within existing development areas. Policy #3 refers to the role of zoning in the effort to encourage desired development downtown. Relevant Downtown Plan polices include the following: · Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality, livability and diversity to create a downtown, urban environment. · Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown for a variety of income levels and ownership opportunities. L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050718\S0507182E.doc