Item 3: Ordinance on Lane Memorial Metro Plan and Refinement Plan Amendment

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A. Residential Land Use and Housing Element Provide an adequate supply of buildable residential land within the UGB for the 20-year planning period at the time of Periodic Review. (Policy A.3) The 2004 update of the Metro Plan planned for an adequate supply of residential land based on the analysis of the 1999 Residential Land Supply (RLS). As discussed previously in more detail under Goal 10, the subject property was not included in the RLS inventory as part of the residential land supply. The proposal will increase the available residential land supply within the UGB while not reducing available commercial or industrial lands, consistent with this policy. Require development to pay the cost, as determined by the local jurisdiction, of extending public services and infrastructure. The cities shall examine ways to provide subsidies or incentives for providing infrastructure that support affordable housing and/or higher density housing. (Policy A.8) The applicant will be required to conform to City of Eugene standards and pay the fair cost of extending public services and infrastructure as part of future development. The proposed amendment will allow residential housing types to occur on the subject property that would not be possible under the current designation. As such, the proposed amendment supports this policy. Promote higher residential density inside the UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves the efficiency of public services and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside the UGB. (Policy A.10) Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial service, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation-efficient nodes. (Policy A.11) Coordinate higher density residential development with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services, open space, and other urban amenities. (Policy A.12) The applicant notes that the proposed amendments will promote higher density inside the UGB by increasing the total supply of residential supply where such development is currently not permitted. While this proposal will provide a higher residential density than not being developed, these policies are intended to promote higher residential densities and the siting of these higher density developments. Therefore, to the extent these policies apply, the proposed amendment is consistent. Provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost, and location. (Policy A.17) The applicant’s proposed amendment will increase the opportunities for low density residential development in the area. Surrounding properties are designated for industrial, commercial and Findings – Lane Memorial Gardens (MA 08-1and Z 09-1) Page 13