Agenda Packet 7-17-19 Work Session

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Ordinance Exhibit DOrdinanceExhibitD DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1,RA 19-1,Z 19-5,WG 19-3,ST 19-3,and SDR 19-2 April 19,2019 The proposal does not include low-volume parking areas,foot paths,or lightly used access roads. Therefore,this standard does not apply. (7)Site Layout.On sites where the /WR conservation area is reduced,high intensity uses within the entire development site,including high volume traffic lanes and truck loading docks,shall he designed and located so that adverse impacts to wetland and riparian habitats within the /WR conservation area are minimized to the greatest extent practicable. The proposal does not involve the reduction of /WR conservation areas for the construction of high intensity uses.As noted previously,proposed impervious surfaces include the Ruth Bascom Trail,two new overlooks (North Overlook at 5th Avenue and South Overlook near the Steam Plant);pedestrian walks and seat walls;a shade pavilion (5th Avenue);and wood viewing decks and seating structures. The proposed impervious surfaces associated with the Riverfront Park design are important components of the public improvements and designed to be fully accessible and provide critical visual access to the Willamette River and the riparian landscape beyond. Therefore,this standard is met. (8)Lighting.Within the /WR conservation area,and within areas removed from the /WR conservation area,outdoor area lighting shall be prohibited,except to illuminate walkways,bike paths,pedestrian gathering areas,and parking areas,where these facilities are intended to be used after dark.Outdoor area lighting is lighting designed to illuminate an outdoor activity area,trail or bicycle path.Where lighting is to be provided within the /WR conservation area and within areas removed from the /WR conservation area,the following standards shall apply: (a)Illumination for walkways,pathways or pedestrian gathering areas shall be no more than an average maintained luminance of 0.5 foot- candle at grade. The proposed Riverfront Park design includes site lighting for the Ruth Bascom Trail (a bike path), walkways,and gathering areas including overlooks,a shade pavilion,viewing decks,and seating structures,which are all planned for use after dark.Site lighting is an integral component of public safety.All proposed lighting of walkways,pathways,and pedestrian gathering areas will not exceed an average maintained luminance of 0.5 foot-candle at grade,as assured through review and approval of the Construction Permit for the Riverfront Park project. Accordingly,this standard is met. (b)Output from all other light sources shall be no more than an average maintained luminance of 0.9 foot-candle at grade. All proposed output from other light sources will not exceed an average maintained luminance of 0.9 foot-candle at grade,as assured through review and approval of the Construction Permit for the Riverfront Park project. Accordingly,this standard is met. City of Eugene 95FINALSUBMITTALJuly 17, 2019, Work Session – Item 2