Item 1: Ordinance on Downtown and Mixed Use Development

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Exhibit E Eugene Downtown Plan (2004) The Downtown Plan contains numerous policies supporting mixed use and density in downtown. The Downtown Plan states that, “[w]ith the exception of Policy IV 3, relating to EWEB’s riverfront property, the policies in the Downtown Plan are aspirational, and cannot be the basis for denial of public or private proposals regarding change in the downtown.” Even though the policies are not mandatory, it is worth noting that the proposal is consistent with the following policies: I.2. Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality, livability and diversity to create a downtown, urban environment. II.2. Use downtown development tools and incentives to encourage development that provides character and density downtown. V.1. Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown for a variety of income levels and ownership opportunities. The intent of the code amendments is to facilitate desired dense, mixed-use downtown development by better aligning the land use code with desired outcomes. The code amendments address these policies by providing additional flexibility for housing and downtown projects while still achieving an equivalent or higher quality urban environment. Jefferson Far West Refinement Plan (1983) Although there are no policies in this refinement plan that directly address the amendments or constitute mandatory approval criteria, the following policy in the Neighborhood Economic Development Element of the plan lends general support for the amendments: 3.0 Take actions to continue to attract investment by the private sector in the central city. Additionally, the following policies in the Commercial/Industrial Element lend general support for the amendments: 1.0Promote a mix of mutually supportive land uses which will help stimulate neighborhood- based economics. 2.0Encourage both public and private actions which will improve the overall appearance of commercial areas and the condition of non-residential structures. TransPlan (2002) The applicable policies from TransPlan are addressed above, under the Metro Plan, as these plans contain identical transportation policies. Those findings are incorporated herein by reference. West University Refinement Plan (1982) Findings - 12