Agenda Packet 7-22-19 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 2)Riparian Enhancement -Non-native Species Removal,Pruning,and Planting In the narrower areas of the site,riparian enhancement activities will be limited to removal of non-native invasive species;pruning of trees to remain for tree health and improved views; and planting in the voids of the existing bank armament structures to promote new growth on the river bank. 3)Conservation Area Enhancement -Grading,Access,and Replanting At the very north end of the site between the EWEB North headquarters building and the Peter DeFazio Bridge,the project will construct an accessible path and renovate an area above the bike path with new native plantings.The area is currently overgrown with many non-native invasive species and has several concrete paths for viewing the river.This area is located within the Goal 5 Resource Conservation Setback for the Willamette River and as such will be revegetated with native riparian species.An accessible path will bring park visitors to the top of the bridge and provide additional seating and viewpoints along the way. Based on these findings,the proposal protects and enhances the natural vegetative fringe to the maximum extent practicable without precluding the requested use.This criterion is satisfied. (d)Preservation of scenic qualities and viewpoints as identified in the Metropolitan Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper. The Metropolitan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper does not identify any scenic qualities or viewpoints on the subject site.This criterion does not apply. (e)Maintenance of public safety and protection of public and private property,especially from vandalism and trespass in both rural and urban areas to the maximum extent practicable. As provided by Goal 15,Willamette River Greenway,Section J (OAR 660-015-0005): "Nothing in this Goal is intended to authorize public use of private property.Public use of private property is a trespass unless appropriate easements and access have been acquired in allowance with law to authorize such use." The proposal does not encourage trespass on private property.Public safety will be maintained through the provision of several key public improvements,and all public improvements will be constructed in accordance with standards specified in EC 9.6505.Namely,the Ruth Bascom River Loop path runs along the existing top of bank through the Downtown Riverfront Park site and will be relocated and reconstructed as a key transportation connection through the west edge of the Riverfont Park.The path will be rebuilt to separate bicycles and other faster modes of transport from pedestrians with construction of two paths separated by landscaped areas.Several view corridors extend over the river bank and capture key views up and down the Willamette as it bends northward, as illustrated on Figure EC 9.3155(3).The view corridors are aligned with key street corridors that extend into the redevelopment site and are intended to reinforce a connection to the river. In addition,secondary pedestrian paths will meander closer to the river and provide additional viewing points,as illustrated on Figure EC 9.3185.The proposed circulation system within the Riverfront Park site provides physical and visual access to and throughout the site,enhancing public safety and welcoming general occupation of the space,which will ideally reduce risk of vandalism. City of Eugene 57FINALSUBMITTALJuly 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3