Item 4: Ord. on Rexius-Amazon Meadows Metro Plan Amend

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will remain virtually surrounded (to the north, south and west) by other industrially-zoned properties. This minimizes potential use conflicts by retaining the existing industrial designation and zoning, thereby avoiding conversion of the parcel to residential uses and the potential creation of compatibility issues with the surrounding area. While the applicant did not describe future specific uses for this adjacent parcel in the application, future industrial development would require additional setbacks and screening from residential or park properties included in this request, based on the development standards under the existing I-2 zoning. Additionally, the /PD overlay proposed by the applicant will allow compatibility issues to be further addressed through a public hearing process at the time of future development on the subject site. Given these factors, the applicant’s proposal will minimize potential use conflicts resulting from future development. Additional background information regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval and all materials from the record are available for review in a binder located at the City Council Office. Approval of a plan amendment requires the City to adopt an ordinance. A draft ordinance approving the requested plan amendment and zone change has been prepared and is attached for reference (Attachment C). The findings of approval, which provide a detailed analysis of the proposal’s compliance with applicable approval criteria, are also attached to the draft ordinance as Exhibit C. This ordinance, with any directed changes, will be utilized in the event that the City Council takes action to approve the applicant’s request. RELATED CITY POLICIES The proposal must be consistent with the Metro Plan, applicable refinement plans and the Statewide Planning Goals. These are addressed in the findings at Attachment C, Exhibit C. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may consider the following options: 1.Approve the ordinance 2.Approve the ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council 3.Deny the ordinance CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council approve and adopt the draft ordinance. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt an ordinance to redesignate and rezone “The Rexius Site” by amending the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Diagram and amending the Eugene Zoning Map (City Files MA 11-2 and Z 11-4). S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120312\S1203124.doc