Item 2: Ordinance on South Willamette Metro Plan

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In conclusion, the proposed amendment addresses changed circumstances that were not anticipated at the time the SWS recommendations were adopted. It is, therefore, recommended that text changes and map changes be adopted that address these changed circumstances. The applicant has provided proposed text amendments. However, it is necessary to provide alternative language to adequately clarify the status of the subject property as distinct from other properties addressed in the SWS recommendations. Proposed changes to Recommendations #4 and #5, and an additional Recommendation #9 are provided above under the findings at EC 9.8424(1)(c). Based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the refinement plan amendment criteria. Zone Change (Z 09-3) The applicant proposes to rezone a .5 acre property that is currently zoned R-3 High Density Residential, to GO General Office. EC 9.8865 requires that the following criteria (in bold and italic) be applied to a Zone Change. (1) The proposed change is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. The written text of the Metro Plan shall take precedence over the Metro Plan diagram where apparent conflicts or inconsistencies exist. Approval of the zone change is dependent upon approval of the Metro Plan diagram amendment to re-designate .5 acre of High Density Residential to Commercial. The findings under EC 9.7730(3)(b), above, are incorporated herein by reference. Those findings address the applicant’s consistency with the Metro Plan. (2) The proposed zone change is consistent with applicable adopted refinement plans. In the event of inconsistencies between these plans and the Metro Plan, the Metro Plan controls. Approval of the zone change is dependent upon approval of the refinement plan diagram and text amendments to re-designate .5 acre of High Density Residential to General Office. The findings under EC 9.8424(1)(c), are incorporated herein by reference. Those findings address the application’s consistency with the applicable South Willamette Subarea Study. (3) The uses and density that will be allowed by the proposed zoning in the location of the proposed change can be served through the orderly extension of key urban facilities and services. The discussion of compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 11 – “Public Facilities and Services,” and Goal 12 – “Transportation” in the findings regarding the Statewide Planning Goals (see below) Findings – South Willamette Properties Page 15 of 16