Item B: South Willamette Concept Plan Update

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South Willamette Concept Plan Introduction, While new concepts for mixing uses and new types of buildings are embodied in the plan, the underlying framework reinforces existing develop- ment patterns in the district. The plan provides places for commercial uses as well as a wide variety of housing. Mixed use development, which permits retail, office and residential uses in the same or adjacent buildings, is indicated along much of the length of Willamette Street and into areas that are currently zoned "commercial." The mixed use designation extends a block further south than the existing commercial district and north into the office park near 23rd Avenue. Apartments and condos as well as single family dwellings are located in areas that are primarily currently developed or zoned for those kinds of homes. In order to enhance the neighborhood as it changes over time and to promote compat- ible development and logical transitions between building types, three new categories of housing are identified: Single Family Options; Single Family Options that allows Row Houses, and Apartments/ Condos with Row House Character. These zon- ing designations will maintain existing allowed single family residential densities. The building types and detailing for these types of dwellings will be developed through design guidelines and a form based code. These refinements to existing zones are meant to reinforce desirable transitions and an attractive and enjoyable pedestrian and neighborhood experience. Importantly, these housing types address important goals of Envision Eugene to provide opportunities for housing af- fordable to all income levels. The smaller dwelling types with options for ownership, particularly in existing established neighborhood near transit, of- fer types of dwellings that are less common in our community. Single Family Options (SFO): This category of housing is located predominately in areas that are currently single family dwellings. These areas could be developed with clustered cottages, courtyard housing and single family detached houses. Row House (SFO /RH): The Row House category is a subset of Single Family Options and would re- place the existing Row House Zone in the Eugene Land Use Code. Row houses are a desirable housing type, and are most successful when built along a continuous block or in specifically identi- fied areas. Row houses create a unique urban streetside character offering the potential for rental or private ownership. The row house areas are shown on the map in locations that provide gradual scale and intensity transitions between single family areas and more intensive uses. Apartments /Condos with Row House Character: This category is a subset of Apartments/ Condos. A row house character with a rhythm of doorways facing the street at regular intervals, front stoops and small sidewalk facing yards are characteris- tics of this housing type. This category is shown on the map along important walking streets, such as 29th Avenue, and along Amazon Parkway, and along Portland and Oak Streets near single family housing. This mix of housing and building types have been carefully considered through the community discussion to offer a wide range of business and living options that provide for future growth in a pattern of gradual transitions. Willard School: Currently, it is anticipated that the Willard School site will remain in use as a school by 4j School District; however, during the pub- lic engagement process, it was recommended that a conceptual plan be developed in the event the site is no longer used as a school. The resulting concept indicates a development that features open space, visible to the community at the corner of 29th Avenue and Lincoln Street with housing. The remainder of the site is shown as developed with apartments and condos, with a row house character where facing 29th Avenue and with Single Family Options /Row House on the northern areas adjacent to existing single family houses. A network of streets and paths connect- ing to existing travel ways would provide access to the uses. provide access to the uses. City of Eugene ■ 29