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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 Redevelopment of the subject site pursuant to the proposed amendments and zone change will facilitate infill of prior developed land already served by existing public utilities.The subject site is located adjacent the downtown area and 5th Street commercial corridor.The ant Concept Plan proposes high density,pedestrian oriented,mixed-use development with high-quality public amenities and open space along the riverfront.The existing development standards and requirements in the S-DR Zone,as amended,will foster the mixed-use development scenario described above and implement nodal development and growth management policies,consistent with the above policies.Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent witl Policies A.10 through A.14. Housing Type and Tenure Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type,density,size, cost,and location. A.17 Encourage a mix of structure types and densities within residential designations by reviewing and,if necessary,amending local zoning and development regulations. A.18 Encourage residential developments in or near downtown core areas in both cities. A.19 The proposed amendments and zone change provide for increased housing opportunities in the downtown area.The proposal involves amending local zoning regulations to facilitate a mix of structure types and densities.Specific development standards of the S-DR Zone,as amended,include seven different height standards with varied minimum/maximum height,ground floor height,setback, step-back,and build-to lines.The proposal facilitates residential development within the downtown core.Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policies A.17 through A.19. Design and Mixed Use A.22 Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. A.23 Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed-use development on surrounding uses by considering site,landscape,and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations. A.24 Consider adopting or modifying local zoning and development regulations to provide a discretionary design review process or clear and objective design standards,in order to address issues of compatibility,aesthetics,open space, and other community concerns. The proposed amendments and zone change will facilitate mixed-use development on the subject site where such development does not currently exist.The S-DR Zone,as amended,adheres to form-based code principles and is designed to be compatible with neighboring development through the establishment of use restrictions,height limitations,view corridors,build-to lines,and other provisions.Development standards are designed to be site specific,clear,and objective,and to provide a superior zoning tool that will obviate the need for any existing /SR Site Review overlays which are proposed to be removed as part of the related zone change request.Provisions of the City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 28July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3