Item 1: Ordinance on EWEB Downtown Riverfront Property

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EWEB DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS result in in-filling of partially developed land. Outside the UGB, areas affected by the floodway and floodway fringe shall be protected for their agricultural and sand and gravel resource values, their open space and recreational potential, and their value to water resources. The subject property is located within the UGB. Portions of the subject property adjacent to the Willamette River are located within the FEMA regulated floodplain, as shown in Exhibit N FEMA Floodplain Map. The majority of the subject site is prior developed, as illustrated on Sheet R1 Regulatory Plan (Exhibit G Plan Set). The proposal facilitates the infill of prior developed land. As discussed in findings for Goal 7 under EC 9.7730(3)(a), the proposal does not advance development in ways that are inconsistent with current standards nor does it modify or exempt existing regulatory protection measures. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policy C.31. Willamette River Greenway and Waterways Element (Goal 15) D.2 Land use regulations and acquisition programs along river corridors and waterways shall take into account all the concerns and needs of the community, including recreation, resource, and wildlife protection; enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments; potential for supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for residential development; and other compatible uses. Accounting for needs and concerns of the community are the foundation for the Master Plan and land use process. As noted in the findings for Goal 8 under EC 9.7730(3)(a), the applicant proposes the sale or transfer of 7.74 acres of land to the City for future cultural landscape, open space, and recreation purposes and to add to the supply of significant riverfront open space in public ownership. If the City purchases or accepts a portion of the property for parkland, an increase in the availability of public recreational facilities in the area would occur following development of said parkland. Regardless of City acquisition, through the proposed amendments and zone change, the proposal will increase the amount of recreation capacity within downtown and riverfront areas. The Willamette River adjacent to the site is identified a Goal 5 Water Resource. The Willamette River, as a water resource, is protected by established protection provisions in the /WR Conservation overlay zone. Development standards and requirements in the proposed S- DR/CL sub-district (EC 9.3185, Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) will ensure enhancement to the corridor and waterway environments. As such, the proposed amendments and zone change account for recreation, resource, and wildlife protection; and, promote enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments. The proposed S-DR Zone is designed to facilitate a mixed-use development scenario. Stated purposes of the S-DR Zone (EC 9.3130, Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) implement Nodal Development and Transit-Oriented Development policies, which focus on reduced reliance on automobile transportation within designated areas. Design standards within the proposed S-DR zone are intended to foster an active, vibrant, people-oriented district and reduce reliance on automobile use. As noted above in findings for Policies A.22 through A.24, the proposal facilitates residential development and other compatible uses. As such, the proposed amendments and zone change support non-automobile transportation alternatives; and, facilitate opportunities for residential development and other compatible uses. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policy D.2. Cameron McCarthy FINAL SUBMITTAL | December 5, 2012 {00091176;1 }