Item 2C: Annexation Request for Eugene School District 4J

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Annexation Request for Eugene School District 4J (A 08-1) Meeting Date: July 14, 2008 Agenda Item Number: 2C Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Heather O’Donnell www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541/682-5488 ISSUE STATEMENT This item is a request to annex a parcel of land located on the east side of Coburg Road, north of Kinney Loop, south of Game Farm Road, on a portion of Tax Lot 201 of Assessor’s Map 17-03-16-22. The applicant requests annexation of a portion of Tax Lot 201 as shown on Exhibit B of Attachment A. The Planning Director recommends that the City Council approve this annexation request, pursuant to Eugene Code (EC) 9.7820(1)(d)(1). BACKGROUND In December 2007, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing the procedures for annexation requests. EC 9.7820(1)(d) provides for the council to adopt a resolution approving, modifying and approving, or denying the application for annexation. Alternatively, this section also provides the option for council to hold a public hearing before consideration of the annexation request. Approval of annexation applications are based on the criteria at EC 9.7825 which require that (1) the land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and is contiguous to the city limits or separated from city limits only by a right-of-way or water body; (2) the proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans and (3) the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimal level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner. Public notice was provided in accordance with EC 9.7820(1)(c), and no written testimony has been received. As discussed in the attached findings, the proposed request is a fairly typical annexation request for a property that is within the urban growth boundary, is contiguous to city limits and can be provided with the minimum level of key urban services, consistent with the approval criteria. Given the findings of compliance, lack of testimony received, and non-controversial nature of the request, a public hearing is not recommended in this instance. Approval of an annexation request requires the City to adopt a resolution. To comply with the Charter requirements for resolutions, a draft resolution approving the requested annexation has been prepared and is attached for reference (Attachment A). The Planning Director’s findings, which provide analysis of the proposal’s compliance with applicable approval criteria, are attached to the draft resolution as Exhibit C. In considering the draft resolution, the City Council will consider the supporting findings and can either accept them as proposed, or amend them as necessary. Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M080714\S0807142C.doc