Item 4: Public Hearing on Envision Eugene Draft Recommendation

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ENVISION EUGENE COMMUNITY FORUM NOTES March-April 2012 Page 1 of 12 The City of Eugene held a series of six community forums in March and April 2012 to discuss the March 14, 2012 Recommendation for accommodating Eugene's future growth, including strategies for accommodating most of the growth inside the current urban growth boundary and expanding by approximately 1150 acres to accommodate the remaining need for homes, jobs, schools, and parks. The general public was invited to participate with City of Eugene staff before the City Council considers the recommendation at a May 14 public hearing and subsequent work sessions. Approximately 160 people attended a forum. Below are the verbatim notes gathered by staff at the public forums. Questions asked and answered at the tables are contained in a separate document, and an FAQ document is in the process of being th developed. An on-line survey is underway, with responses due by May 6, 2012. Survey results will be compiled and analyzed separately from this report. In general, the public forums produced comments and questions about the type of homes and jobs we are planning for, the recommended UGB expansion areas in the Bailey Hill and Clear Lake Road areas, and redevelopment strategies along and near transit corridors. Questions and comments were also received about master planning and utility extension to the recommended expansion areas, and about Area Planning in South Willamette, River Road/Santa Clara, and the University neighborhoods. March 20, Petersen Barn: Like Flexibility Pillar Make infill development more affordable Encourage infill development Remove barriers to redevelopment and additional density--storm water issues. River Road area needs area planning Bike infrastructure west of 99 is horribleneeds workcrossing 99 & NW Expressway hard and unpleasant. Clear Lake expansion area on map needs to show commercial and multi-family areas also with single family homes. Concern about affordable housing stockhow can we keep people from moving to satellite communities and driving in for work? The following information would be helpful: Natural resource maps for expansion areas, estimated infrastructure cost, and housing mix options Pillars reflect community values Young people need jobs. More industrial land is good. Tax breaks are temporary, businesses leave. A strong vision is foundation for public/private investment. Need to do more than add land to UGB to bring jobs. So important to bring jobs. Wetland mitigation is than wetland mitigation permitting.