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Ordinance Exhibit D 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 (6) The proposed subdivision provides safe, convenient, and direct bicycle and pedestrian access to nearby and adjacent residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity centers, commercial areas, and employment and industrial areas, and provides safe, convenient, and direct transit circulation, provided the city makes findings to demonstrate consistency with constitutional requirements. "Nearby" means uses within 1/4 mile that can reasonably be expected to be used by pedestrians, and uses within 2 miles that can reasonably be expected to be used by bicyclists. Downtown Eugene is a mixed-use neighborhood comprised of commercial services, employment areas, and entertainment and activity options. The riverfront development is an extension of downtown Eugene. The subdivision extends the interconnected street grid, which facilitates safe, convenient, and direct bicycle and pedestrian access. The pedestrian -friendly streets include sidewalks on both sides and pedestrians are buffered from automotive traffic by street trees and/or on -street parking. The adjacent, off-site higher classification streets - East 4th and East Sth Avenues - have bicycle facilities, and the greenway paths provide access along the entire riverfront to the points throughout the city. Lane Transit District (LTD) provides transit service in Eugene. There are currently six routes that are "nearby and adjacent" to the site. The routes run along Coburg Road (Ferry Street Bridge/ viaduct), East 3rd Avenue, Pearl Street, and East 11th Avenue. The first three streets are within the 1/4 -mile pedestrian shed noted in the criterion. The latter is slightly more than 1/4 -mile away, and easy access to the 11th Avenue EmX service is largely contingent upon the subdivision street system connection to the railroad crossing. These routes and many others are within the 2 -mile radius for cyclists. Future transit service within and through the site is welcome, but the applicant is aware that transit service cannot be speculative, as it only thrives where there are riders and destinations. LTD service planning will likely respond to the development once it occurs and demand materializes. In anticipation of potential service, proposed bus stops are identified along Local Road 3 and Mill Street (see Exhibit B.2, Sheets C6.0 and C6.1). Based on the above findings, this criterion is met. (7) The proposed subdivision is designed and sited such that roads, infrastructure, utilities, and future development of proposed lots will minimize impacts to the natural environment by addressing the following: (a) Protection of Natural Features. 1. For areas not included on the city's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory, the preservation of significant natural features to the greatest degree attainable or feasible, including: a. Significant on-site vegetation, including rare plants (those that are proposed for listing or are listed under state or federal law), and native plant communities. b. All documented habitat for all rare animal species (those that are proposed for listing or are listed under State or Federal law). C. Prominent topographic features, such as ridgelines and rock outcrops. City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 69