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respond to issues such as transportation and neighborhood impacts, and to illustrate the parks and recreation uses proposed. e) Are there specific Metro amendments or code provisions that can constrain the development on the "OWNERS"property that would protect the rural character of Mr. Defoe's (not sure of spelling) property? My understanding is that once it is annexed and zoned the "owners" can do basically whatever is legal, and it will be sub-urban development as that is the proposal. Can we honestly promise that the proposal will not negatively impact his use of his now rural property? and Several people talked about trying to minimize conflicts between Major Defoe's horse facility and the residential and commercial development that would take place. I realize no detailed plan has been done, but please suggest in general terms how one could avoid conflicts between the Oregon Horse Center and the almost 1000 estimated housing units planned (not to mention the commercial). I'm struggling to imagine how this could be done. Response: Creating a development that is compatible with existing uses will be a primary goal of the overall master plan for the 197-acre site. Several of the proposed park uses are compatible and even complimentary with the horse facility activities, and thus could be used as an effective buffer between residential properties. The effective placement of adjacent uses, such as housing and parks, parks and farmland, housing and commercial areas, will all be critical components of the overall site master plan that will form the basis of the Metro Plan Amendment package. The public, planning commission, Lane County Board of Commissioners and Council will be able to evaluate the success of this plan at the time of reviewing the metro plan amendment for approval. g) Speaking of costs: Has there been any estimate on the increased traffic load from the 1000 residential units plus commercial on the SURROUNDING streets outside the parcel itself? Could the magnitude be great enough to require offsite transportation improvements? Response: Transportation impacts will be evaluated during the next phase of the project, and will need to be successfully addressed in the Metro Plan Amendment findings in order for project approval. Preliminary review of the project by City staff in Transportation Planning indicates that offsite transportation improvements will not be required. Project Complexity The acquisition of a community park for Santa Clara has always been complex. The significant difference in the level of complexity perceived by Council has been the development of legal agreements to outline the next steps, which include public involvement, design, permitting, planning, and acquisition. These agreements are in place to protect the City of Eugene and taxpayers as well as the private property owners, and to provide clarity as the project moves forward. Responses to Councilor Questions a) Page 105 section 2. 3 addresses "Wetland Mitigation. "Am I correct that it means that the "owners" will be allowed to use the balance or some portion of the balance of the 77 acres not needed for the park as mitigation for developing wetlands on their newly annexed site? I4Zhy did you include the value of the property in the park acquisition if we don't need it for the park, and then provide the additional benefit to the "owners "for mitigation? I4Zhy wouldn't we land bank it for low- income housing given the intensity of the proposed surrounding uses and the proximity to the park? Response: The desired community park for Santa Clara would have both active recreation space and natural open space for habitat protection and passive recreation. Allowing the private property owner to do wetland mitigation on the park property provides a way to do enhancement of farmed, marginal wetland areas to provide a higher habitat, aesthetic, and water quality value to the community. In regards to the land bank option, the development L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040712\S0407125.DOC