Item 1: Ordinances on Infill Compatibility Standards Code Amendments

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Ms. Harding directed commissioners’ attention to several maps posted in the room: West University Neighborhood. South University Neighborhood. S-JW Number of Dwelling Units. Ms. Harding said the testimony received at the public hearing regarding the Special Area Zone for Jefferson Westside had been favorable. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval for the Special Area Zone for Jefferson Westside to the City Council. Mr. Carroll stated because he was a property owner in the affected area, he would continue to chair the meeting but would refrain from participating in the discussion and voting on the issue. Mr. Lawless thanked everyone for their efforts on this project. He noted the bar had been set high for the outcome and that outcome had been achieved. He was ready to support the proposal as submitted. Mr. Hledik cited the project as an example of neighborhood empowerment and expressed appreciation for the work done by the community. He noted testimony by a local architect asserting he would not be able to build a house he designed that received the Peoples’ Choice award under current code provisions. He asked if the code had been tested for this type of issue. Ms. Harding said some simulations of construction that would be allowed for R-2 zone under the current code had been completed. She noted the code encouraged roof forms consistent with other buildings in the area, and Mr. Bailey’s house would not comply with that requirement. Mr. Hledik said he was in favor of forwarding the Jefferson Westside Special Area Zone code language to the City Council. He added that the efforts demonstrated how Growth Management Policy 6 could be implemented to increase density while preserving the character of the neighborhoods. Mr. Lawless, seconded by Ms. Beierle, moved to recommend forwarding the proposed Special Area Zone Standards for Jefferson Westside to the City Council as presented. Mr. Duncan stated he supported the motion, noting it had been well vetted by the neighborhood and the City Attorney’s office. The motion passed 5:0:1, with Commissioners Beierle, Duncan, Hledik, Lawless and Mills, voting in favor and Commissioner Carroll abstaining. Parking Strategies Ms. Harding offered corrections to the Agenda Item Summary (AIS) as originally distributed. She cited changes on pages 63, 58, and 59. Responding to a question from Mr. Duncan, Ms. Harding explained the term dwelling unit referred to household unit, and was not restricted to single family, as defined in the code. Ms. Harding stated the public testimony generally supported the proposed language developed by the implementation team. Issues warranting discussion included: Parking increase and associated policy implications. DRAFT MINUTES—Eugene Planning Commission October 26, 2009 Page 5