Item 8: Ordinance Establishing Chambers Special Area Zone

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Jefferson/Far West Refinement Plan The JetTersonIFar West Refinement Plan was adopted by the City of Eugene as a local refinement plan and serves as a guide for actions related to the Chambers Revisited project area ~ of Chambers Street. JefTenonIFar West Refinement Plan policies related to existing neighborhoods · General [all areas] 2.0 Recognize the potential for planning at the block level and promote actions that will increase the ability of residents and property owners to participate in decisions which affect their individual blocks. 4.0 Encourage the involvement of citizens in land use decisions that may affect them. · Residential [aU areas] 1.0 Encourage both public and private actions that will improve the overall appearance of the area and the condition of residential structures. 2.0 Increase the opportunity for home ownership within the area. 3.0 Encourage a mixture of housing densities and types to allow a diverse population group to live within the area. · North Low-Density Residential Area [Broadway to the north side ofW. lOth Ave, west of Chambers] o The City shaH continue to recognize the area as suitable for low-density housing. Efforts shall be made to maintain and improve the existing housing stock through both public and private investments. In an effort to allow additional residential units and yet maintain the character of the area, the City shall encourage block planning, infilling, and shared housing. Access to housing units off of alleys shall be accommodated when not in conflict with other policies and goals. · Central Low-Density Residential Area [The south side ofW. 12th Ave to W. 15th Ave, west of Chambers] o The low-density designation recognizes existing residential development and land uses. The city shall continue to recognize the residential character of the area and provide incentives for public and private rehabilitation of rundown structures. In addition, the City shall encourage block planning, infill, and shared housing. Access to housing units off of alleys shall be accommodated when not in conflict with other policies and goals. · Mixed-Use!fransition Area (South of West 10th Avenue) [The south side ofW. 10th Ave, west of Chambers] o The City shall promote development that will provide a transition between retail and auto-oriented activities on West 11th Avenue and low-density residential development to the north. The City shall allow zoning that permits medium- density residential developments, and/or professional offices, yet prohibits intensive commercial activities such as drive-up uses. Site review subdistrict zoning shall be applied to this area to address the relationship of the development to the residential area to the north and the commercial area to the south. Efforts shall be made to improve the area by constructing needed sidewalks, planting November 1, 2005 Chambers Revisited - Neighbors' Report 63