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

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medium density residential. While a specific type of housing is not proposed at this point, the low density nature of the permitted density will allow for a range of housing types, density, size and cost consistent with this policy. Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. (Policy A.22) While the applicant provides findings noting that the proposal is consistent with this policy, this policy is directed at the local jurisdictions that govern the local zoning and development. This policy is not applicable to the development. B. Economic Element Continue to evaluate other sites in and around Springfield and Eugene for potential light- medium industrial and special light industrial uses, as well as potential residential uses. Policy B.24 The applicant notes that given the location, the property could request any of the above designations but given the existing low-density zoning of the property the low-density designation was found to be appropriate. It is noteworthy that the policy only asks for continued evaluation for potential other uses but does not require those uses. To the degree this policy is applicable this proposal will not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent. C. Environmental Resources Element Wetland, riparian corridor, or wildlife habitat sites inside the UGB identified after the adoption of the applicable Goal 5 inventory of significant sites, that have not been previously considered for inclusion in the inventory, shall be addressed in the following manner: … (Policy C.13) The subject site was considered for inclusion, and a portion of the site was included, into the City’s Goal 5 inventory as previously described. A portion of the site was identified as a “Scenic Area” in the April 12, 1978 Scenic Sites Working Papers, Figure H2, which is included as part of the City’s adopted Goal 5 inventory. Since this site has been identified, considered and already included in the Goal 5 inventory, the above policy is met. When planning for and regulating development, local governments shall consider the need for protection of open spaces, including those characterized by significant vegetation and wildlife. Means of protecting open space include but are not limited to outright acquisition, conservation easements, planned unit development ordinances, streamside protection ordinances, open space tax deferrals, donations to the public and performance zoning. (Policy C.21) Findings – Lane Memorial Gardens (MA 08-1and Z 09-1) Page 14