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of the TRG’s scenarios begin with the assumption that the City will need 15,000 new homes in the next 20 years. The first housing-mix scenario plans for the 15,000 new homes at a ratio of 60 percent single- family to 40 percent multi-family. The next scenario plans for those same 15,000 new homes at a ratio of 40 percent single-family to 60 percent multi-family. While our final housing-mix may reside somewhere in between the two scenarios presented, it was thought to be most useful at this time to highlight the scenarios at either end of the spectrum that is being considered. Members from the TRG will be at the council’s work session to present information and answer questions about this work. Additionally, staff will introduce for discussion a phased approach to making urban growth boundary expansion areas available for housing development. This approach, which is intended to address the concerns raised with respect to the two housing-mix scenarios, would ensure that the development of single-family units is closely monitored and that supplies of new developable land are made available for development based on market demand. Code Amendments In order to implement many of the strategies identified through the Envision Eugene process, a variety of code amendments will ultimately be required. While many of these potential amendments will be fleshed out further as the Envision Eugene process continues, there are certain themes which have already emerged through on-going community discussions. Code amendments related to Infill Compatibility Standards (ICS) have been specifically requested in public testimony, and other amendments represent areas where there is strong momentum and the potential for fairly straight- forward solutions. Rather than wait to bundle these amendments with the remaining Envision Eugene implementation measures, staff would like to continue this momentum by moving a small number of code amendments forward at this time. As the Eugene Code requires, staff is requesting the City Council to initiate a code amendment process that would address the following:  Infill Compatibility Standards (ICS): While there are several elements included under ICS, staff is proposing to focus first on the multi-family development standards, given the on-going development activity occurring in the University area.  Opportunity Siting (OS): One of the tactics for implementing the Opportunity Siting program is the creation of a flexible review process to help provide flexibility and an opportunity for public input on future projects. This code amendment would establish a new streamlined process for qualifying projects similar to the recently adopted downtown flexible adjustment review process.  Mixed Use Development: Removing barriers to mixed use development has been a consistent theme we have heard throughout Envision Eugene. These barriers include existing code requirements which discourage successful mixed use development, particularly downtown. Staff will address a few discrete amendments with the goal of removing unnecessary barriers. The scope of these amendments will be limited to ensure this work can be accomplished in a timely manner and without sacrificing progress on the larger Envision Eugene efforts. Staff anticipates that these amendments could be ready for City Council action as early as this fall. \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110525\S110525A.doc