Item 1: Ordinance on EWEB Downtown Riverfront Property

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EWEB DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS A Programmatic Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) has been prepared as part of this proposal (Exhibit D TPR/TIA Report). The TIA measured peak hour impact under the proposed zoning for selected redevelopment scenarios. The findings, as outlined in findings for Goal 9 in EC 9.7730(3)(a), demonstrate no significant effect to existing transportation facilities. The proposed amendment is compliant with existing regulations, including the TIA requirements, which demonstrate that it meets roadway standards. Therefore, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policy F.17. Public Facilities and Services Element Services to Development Within the Urban Growth Boundary: Planning and Coordination G.5 The cities shall continue joint planning coordination with major institutions, such as universities and hospitals, due to their relatively large impact on local facilities and services. Implementation of the land use components of the proposal will consummate the results of joint planning coordination between EWEB, the City of Eugene, and the University of Oregon, which owns property adjacent to the subject site, through participation and involvement in the Master Plan visioning process and development of the implementation tools herein. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are compliant with Policy G.5. Energy Element J.7 Encourage medium- and high-density residential uses when balanced with other planning policies in order to maximize the efficient utilization of all forms of energy. The greatest energy savings can be made in the areas of space heating and cooling and transportation. For example, the highest relative densities of residential development shall be concentrated to the greatest extent possible in areas that are or can be well served by mass transit, paratransit, and foot and bicycle paths. J.8 Commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be integrated to the greatest extent possible, balanced with all planning policies to reduce travel distances, optimize reuse of waste heat, and optimize potential on- site energy generation. This proposal establishes the framework for a vibrant, active, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use redevelopment. Form based development standards and transportation system standards in the proposed S-DR Zone (Exhibit B S-DR Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone) implement Nodal Development and Transit-oriented Development principles. The subject site is located within th walking distance to the downtown core and the 5 Street commercial corridor, as well as LTD transit routes and the Amtrak rail station. On-site circulation patterns and public amenities along the riverfront are designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle activities. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Policies J.7 and J.8. The findings in EC 9.7730(3)(b) above demonstrate that the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with all applicable Metro Plan policies. As such, approval of this proposal does not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent. This criterion is satisfied. Cameron McCarthy FINAL SUBMITTAL | December 5, 2012 {00091176;1 }