Item 3: Ordinance Concerning Jefferson/Far West Plan Amendments

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density, upon development or redevelopment, would be one unit (1.8 units allowed at 10 units per acre). Under the proposed Low Density Residential designation, zoning would remain as existing (primarily R-1, with some R-2/SR and one R-3 parcel) and new units would likely be built on vacant lots, as accessory dwelling units, or as redevelopment occurs over time. Assuming the maximum allowable buildout over the study area, approximately 542 units could be allowed in the study area (57 gross acres - .32 of area assumed to be devoted to nonresidential purposes = 38.76 net acres x 14 units per net acre = 542 units). The actual number could be higher depending on exact lot sizes and the density round up provision contained in the land use code. In this case, an 8,000 square foot lot zoned R-1 would allow 2.57 units at 14 units per acre, which can be rounded up to 3 units per EC 9.2751(1)(c)(although three units would only be allowed on an R-1 lot if it were designated a triplex lot on a subdivision plat). The difference between the estimated maximum potential buildout under the Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential designations is approximately 543 units. However, since the subject area was not included in the adopted inventory of buildable residential land (other than a small amount of gradual infill development), the impact to that adopted inventory, for planning purposes, is negligible. In addition, the Land Use Code was updated after the adoption of the inventory, allowing increases in density across all residential zoning districts. Finally, the practical reduction in potential units is likely overstated because the area is not expected to be completely redeveloped in the next twenty years. The above findings demonstrate that the proposed amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 10. Goal 11 - Public Facilities and Services: To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. The area affected by the amendments is located inside the city limits. The existing level of public facilities and service is adequate to serve the needs of existing and future development. Referral notices sent to service providers resulted in comments from Public Works staff indicating that wastewater, transportation, and storm water facilities are adequate to serve either medium density or low density development in the area. The provision of these amendments does not affect the planning or development of future public facilities or services. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 11. Goal 12 - Transportation: To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system. Goal 12 is implemented through the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), as defined in Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 660-012-0060. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (TransPlan) provides the regional policy framework through which the TPR is implemented at the local level. The TPR states that when land use changes, including amendments to acknowledged comprehensive plans, significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility, the local government shall put in place measures to assure that the