Item 2: Proposal to Redesignate and Rezone "The Rexius Site"

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detail in the attached findings, this proposal will help achieve the mixed-use vision for this area. Given the physical constraints noted and on-going growth management discussions, the property owner has decided that the time is right to move the existing industrial use and re-develop the site into a mixed-use center. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the applicant’s request December 13, 2011. The applicant, Rusty Rexius, and his representative, Larry Reed, provided background information and testified in favor of the proposal. Teresa Bishow, on behalf of Arlie & Co., testified regarding access to their property adjacent to the Rexius site to the north, and Yvonne Barthe, a neighbor to the south, raised questions on how the development would impact traffic near her home. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission closed the record, deliberated on the proposal, and voted unanimously to recommend approval. In summary, the Planning Commission agreed with staff’s recommendation that:  The loss of this industrial land will not negatively impact economic goals for the area as required under Statewide Planning Goal 9.  The proposed mix of residential and commercial uses is supported by the policies in the Metro Plan and approval would provide a community-wide benefit by enabling mixed-use development.  The applicant’s proposal to add the Planned Unit Development (/PD) zoning overlay will result in comprehensive review of future development to ensure compatibility with the surroundings and the provision of necessary transportation infrastructure. Findings in support of the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval are included as Exhibit C to the ordinance (see Attachment C). The ordinance and findings, with any directed changes, will be utilized in the event that the City Council votes to approve the proposal upon finding that it complies with the applicable approval criteria. A complete set of record materials have also been provided to the City Council under separate cover, and are available for review in a binder located at the City Council Office. HEARING PROCEDURES The public hearing on this request must follow quasi-judicial procedures, and no new evidence will be allowed at the public hearing. RELATED CITY POLICIES Eugene Code (EC) requires that the proposal be consistent with the approval criteria at EC 9.7730(3) and EC 9.8865. Consistency with these approval criteria, including applicable Metro Plan policies and Statewide Planning Goals, are addressed in the attached findings (see Exhibit C of Attachment C). COUNCIL OPTIONS No action is required at this time; however, options will be provided at the time of City Council deliberations and action scheduled for March 12, 2012. S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120221\S1202212.doc