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 proposed S-DR Zone,as amended,also include a discretionary Design Review process that provides flexibility to approve alternatives while still ensuring consistency with the Downtown Riverfront Concept Plan.Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with n Policies A.22 through A.24. Economic Element B.23 Provide for limited mixing of office,commercial,and industrial uses under procedures which clearly define the conditions under which such uses shall be permitted and which:(a)preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses;(b)assure compatibility;and (c)consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. The S-DR Zone regulations,as amended,are designed to facilitate a mixed-use development scenario including commercial and residential uses.Limited mixing of office and commercial uses is encouraged by specifying minimum ground floor height standards,which promote commercial uses, requiring a minimum one story or residential use in the S-DR/MU/2 Zone overlay subdistrict,and permitted live-work units as an allowed use.Other provisions such as use restrictions,view corridors, height limitations,and build-to lines contribute to ensure compatibility with adjacent development. Although not required by Policy B.23,the City conducted a Cost-Benefit Analysis for redevelopment of the Downtown Riverfront site,included as Exhibit Q:Cost-Benefit Analysis.The analysis shows that almost all impacts are positive,with very few negative impacts.This positive assessment largely results from the fact that the analysis compares the redevelopment to the site's current condition. Redeveloping the site will improve environmental conditions from the current state and create a new compact neighborhood within walking distance to services and the downtown and the University of Oregon,two major employment centers. Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policy B.23. Environmental Resources Riparian Corridors,Wetlands,and Wildlife Habitat (Goal 5) Local governments shall develop plans and programs which carefully manage development on hillsides and in water bodies,and restrict development in wetlands in order to prevent erosion and protect the scenic quality,surface water and groundwater quality,forest values,vegetation,and wildlife values of those areas. C.8 Local governments shall encourage further study (by specialists]of endangered and threatened plant and wildlife species in the metropolitan area. C.10 Local governments shall protect endangered and threatened plant and wildlife species,as recognized on a legally adopted statewide list,after notice and opportunity for public input. C.ll The proposal will not amend,supersede,or violate any adopted regulations,plans,or programs that manage development impacts on natural resources.The proposal will not affect existing established /WR protection provisions in EC 9.4900-9.4980,will increase the amount of landscape area and open City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 29July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3