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September 9, 2019, Meeting – Item 2E However, there were concerns that it would also push the parking problem to adjoining streets. It may be appropriate to look at a larger area of roads to consider annexation to address current and future parking issues. An annexation may be initiated by motion of City Council or by the filing of an application. On February 12, 2018, City Council held a work session to discuss the possible annexation of the streets around the Hatton Avenue area. Following a staff presentation of options, council directed the City Manager to begin the annexation process to include Hatton Avenue and surrounding streets. A door-to-door survey was completed for more public information in the areas of the proposed annexation following a May 10, 2018, meeting to formalize the streets to be annexed. A follow-up outreach letter was sent on May 28, 2019, to the surrounding neighborhood notifying residents of the intent to annex the streets. Annexation Process To encourage compact urban growth and sequential development within Eugene’s UGB, the Metro Plan provides that ultimately all land within the UGB (including streets) will be annexed into the City and provided with a minimum level of urban services. Approval of annexation requests are based on the criteria at EC 9.7825 which require that (1) the land proposed to be annexed is within the City’s UGB and is contiguous to the City limits or separated from City limits only by a right-of-way or water body; (2) the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans and (3) the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimal level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner. Findings demonstrating that the annexation request is consistent with these approval criteria are included as Exhibit C to the attached draft resolution (Attachment B). To provide nearby property owners and residents an opportunity to review and comment on this annexation request, public notice was provided to all owners and occupants of property within 500 feet of the street rights-of-way, and the affected neighborhood association (River Road Community Organization), consistent with Eugene Code requirements. In response to this public notice, one letter of support was received from Shannon Bursofsky and is included as Attachment D. Given the findings of compliance and limited testimony received, a public hearing is not recommended in this instance. Additional background information regarding this request, including relevant application materials, is included for reference as Attachment C. A full copy of all materials in the record is also available at the Permit and Information Center located at 99 West 10th Avenue. PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION February 12, 2018, Work Session Move to direct the City Manager to begin the annexation process for streets included in Option B and bring back for council approval. (Motion passed)