Item 4: Public Hearing on Ordinance on Minor Land Use Code Amendments

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9.2760 13,500 sq. ft. maximum lot size Standard intended to encourage Revise language such that the requirement for R-llots infill in R -1 by limiting new R-l maximum lot standard @ parcels to 13,500 sq. ft. applies to land divisions only Currently applies to existing (subdivisions, partitions). parcels as well. Could prohibit 2 existing lots over 13,500 sq. ft. from adjusting a common property line. 9027@ Exceptions to maximum lot size Current exceptions do not Clarify that an exception to 2-t.f clearly allow waiver of the maximum lot size can be maximum lot size based on granted in order to protect natural resource protection. natural resources. 9.2761(6) Special standards for Provision is intended as an Specify that this code section establishing duplex, triplex and exception for R-llots only, but only applies to subdivisions in @ fourplex lots in subdivisions the code implies it affects R-l zones. multi-family zones too. Multi- family zones already allow duplex, triplex and fourplex units. 9.2775(1) Purpose statement regarding Purpose statement references Eliminate screening language @ flag lots old code provision regarding consistent with current flag lot screening along flag lot prOVISIons. driveway, however the requirement for screening was eliminated in LUCU update. 9.2795(3)(a) Exemption from Solar Setback Intended to exempt parcels on Correct the compass reference requirement: Lots having 20% steep slopes (>20%) which error by referring to north @ slope and generally north facing won't cast significant shadows facing lots regarding on adjoining lots. Code exemption. incorrectly references south facing lots. Table Residential Day Care, 3-12 Table lists day care for 3-12 Add an "S" in the permitted 9.3910 persons served in Whiteaker persons, but does not specify if column to clarify that this use is @ Special Area Zone use is allowed. Table does list allowed if specific standards are day care for over 12 persons as met. permitted, thereby supporting the intent that less than 12 persons should also be allowed. 9.4730(3); Site review required for Site Review process provides Eliminate requirement for site 9.4830(2,b) wetland restoration projects no additional benefit as wetland review for wetland restoration approved by West Eugene restoration projects are subject projects approved by the @ Wetland Mitigation Bank team to extensive review and Mitigation Bank team within requirements at State and the fWB and /WP overlay Federal level far exceed local zones. Would affect future city site review provisions. Projects restoration projects. have been limited to city restoration projects.