Item 2: Ordinance on South Willamette Metro Plan

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th AM peak hour and LOS B in the PM peak hour, and the Willamette Street/24 Place intersection currently operates at LOS A in both the AM and PM peak hours. As shown in Table 8 of the November 18, 2009 materials, both intersections are projected to continue to perform at these same levels of service in 2015 under the current residential designation, and under the proposed plan designation. As the proposed amendment will not reduce the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility below the minimum acceptable performance standard or worsen the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility that is otherwise projected to perform below the minimum acceptable performance standard, no transportation facilities are significantly affected and therefore, no mitigation is required pursuant to OAR 660-012-0060(2). It is noted that, although Table 8 of applicant’s November 18, 2009 materials shows that the th eastbound movements of the Willamette/24 Place intersection are projected to perform at an LOS F in 2015 as a result of the amendment, the overall intersection is projected to perform at LOS A. An important factor in calculating intersection performance is the measure(s) of effectiveness, which is the basis for determining level of service. For a signalized intersection it is average stopped delay (vehicles waiting during red displays or the Volume to Capacity ratio), while unsignalized intersections are evaluated for average total delay (seconds per vehicle summed for all movements on all approaches and averaged). The applicant’s materials show the Willamette/ 24th Place intersection (an unsignalized intersection) delay per approach, per movement, which shows eastbound left turns at LOS F; however, when the sum of all delay is averaged, the intersection will achieve LOS A, which is performing within TransPlan standards. Based on the available evidence, the proposal complies with Statewide Planning Goal 12 as implemented through OAR 660-012-0060. Goal 13 - Energy Conservation: To conserve energy. Statewide Planning Goal 13 is directed at the development of local energy policies and implementing provisions and does not state requirements with respect to other types of land use decisions. The proposed site is located in a developed, urban area, where any future development of the property can make efficient use of energy with direct and efficient access to the existing transportation system and other urban services. In addition, the applicant’s written statement (page 8 of the Refinement Plan narrative) describes how the amendment may promote re-use of existing development and building materials, thereby conserving energy. To the extent that Goal 13 is applicable to the proposed change in designation, the applicant’s related findings are incorporated herein by reference. Based on the above, the proposal is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 13. Goal 14 - Urbanization: To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use. The proposed amendment does not affect the transition from rural to urban land use, as the subject property is within the City limits. Therefore, Statewide Planning Goal 14 does not apply. Findings – South Willamette Properties Page 7 of 16