Item 1: Ordinance on EWEB Downtown Riverfront Property

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EWEB DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS proposed S-DR Zone include a discretionary design review process for flexibility while still ensuring consistency with the intent of the SAZ and SAP through clear and objective criteria. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policies A.22 through A.24. Economic Element B.23 Provide for limited mixing of office, commercial, and industrial uses under procedures which clearly define the conditions under which such uses shall be permitted and which: (a) preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses; (b) assure compatibility; and (c) consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. The proposed S-DR Zone (Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) regulations are designed to facilitate a mixed-use development scenario including commercial and residential uses. Limited mixing of office and commercial uses is encouraged through not requiring ground floor commercial but rather specifying minimum ceiling height standards, which promote commercial uses. Provisions such as view corridors, height limitations, and build-to lines contribute to ensure compatibility with adjacent development. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policy B.23. Environmental Resources Riparian Corridors, Wetlands, and Wildlife Habitat (Goal 5) C.8 Local governments shall develop plans and programs which carefully manage development on hillsides and in water bodies, and restrict development in wetlands in order to prevent erosion and protect the scenic quality, surface water and groundwater quality, forest values, vegetation, and wildlife values of those areas. C.10 Local governments shall encourage further study (by specialists) of endangered and threatened plant and wildlife species in the metropolitan area. C.11 Local governments shall protect endangered and threatened plant and wildlife species, as recognized on a legally adopted statewide list, after notice and opportunity for public input. The proposal will not amend, supersede, or violate any adopted regulations, plans, or programs that manage development impacts on natural resources. The proposal will not compromise existing established /WR protection provisions in EC 9.4900-9.4980, will increase the amount of landscape area and open space along the Willamette River, and will facilitate restoration of the riparian corridor adjacent to the river as detailed in Exhibit E Riverfront Ecological Analysis and Design Report. There are no documented occurrences of endangered or threatened plant or wildlife species on the subject site. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policies C.8, C.10, and C.11. Open Space (Goal 5) C.21 When planning for and regulating development, local governments shall consider the need for protection of open spaces, including those characterized by significant vegetation and wildlife. Means of protecting Cameron McCarthy FINAL SUBMITTAL | December 5, 2012 {00091176;1 }