Item C: An Ordinance Amending Metro Plan and Jefferson/Far West Refinement Plan

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that would accommodate the completion of infill compatibility standards. Having the ordinance take effect immediately rather than the usual 30 days after adoption would prevent additional zone change applications from being submitted during that window. There does not appear to be reason to require the usual 30 days in this instance, as public notification has been extensive over the last four months, and all affected property owners have had sufficient opportunity to submit zone change applications (there is one pending zone change application in the area and at least two others considering submitting applications). The attached ordinance specifies that it will become effective immediately upon council action. The ordinance also specifies a sunset date of January 1, 2009, to allow sufficient time for staff to bring infill compatibility standards forward for council adoption. The Planning Commission public hearing record was included in the council’s February 20 packet. In addition, the council received testimony prior to and during their public hearing that is part of the official record, and is available upon request. RELATED CITY POLICIES Numerous Metro Plan and Jefferson/Far West Refinement Plan Policies apply to the proposal and are part of the applicable review criteria addressed in the preliminary findings (Attachment A, Exhibit C). COUNCIL OPTIONS 1.Adopt the ordinance as modified by council suggestion at the February 20 public hearing (as attached). 2.Adopt the original ordinance proposed by staff at the February 20 public hearing. 3.Decline to adopt the ordinance and direct staff to prepare another solution to the problem. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the ordinance as attached. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt an ordinance amending the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Land Use Diagram and the Jefferson/Far West Refinement Plan Land Use Diagram and Text; amending Section 9.9580 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adopting a severability clause; providing an immediate effective date; and providing a sunset date (Jefferson/Far West, MA 06-5, RA 06-3, CA 06-1). ATTACHMENTS A. Proposed Ordinance with exhibits FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Terri Harding Telephone: 682-5635 Staff E-Mail: terri.l.harding@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070312\S070312C.doc