HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5168
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.5168
A RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE
(PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-14-44, TAX
LOT 100).
PASSED: 6:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT: Zelenka, Syrett
CONSIDERED:September 26, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 5168
A RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE
(PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-14-44, TAX LOT
100).
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A.
An annexation application was submitted by Doug Cowan on behalf of DSC
Investment TrustonJune 29, 2016, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810(2) of the
Eugene Code, 1971, (“EC”) for annexation to the City of Eugene of the property identified as
Assessor’s Map17-04-14-44, Tax Lot100.
B.
The territory proposed to be annexed is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A
to this Resolution. The legal description of the property described is attached to this Resolution
as Exhibit B.
C.
The City’s Planning Director has submitted a written recommendation that the
application be approved based on the criteria of EC 9.7825. The Planning Director’s Findings and
Recommendation is attached as Exhibit C.
D.
OnAugust 12, 2016, a notice containing the street address and assessor’s map and
tax lot number, a description of the land proposed to be annexed, and the Planning Director’s
preliminary recommendation was mailed to the applicants, owners and occupants of property
within 500 feet of the subject property, and theRiver Road Community Organization. The notice
advised that the City Council would consider the Planning Director’s full recommendation on the
proposed annexation onSeptember 12, 2016.
E.
After considering the Planning Director’s recommendation, the City Council finds
that the application should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
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. Based on the above findings and the Planning Director’s Findings and
Recommendation attached as Exhibit C which are adopted in support of this Resolution, it is
ordered that the land identified as Assessor’s Map17-04-14-44, Tax Lot 100, depicted on the map
attached as Exhibit A, and described in the attached Exhibit B, is annexed to the City of Eugene.
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Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Planning Director's Findings and Recommendation
Annexation Request for the Doug Cowan Property
(City File A16-6)
Application Submitted:
June 29, 2016
Applicant:
Doug Cowan, DSC Investment Trust
Property Included in Annexation Request: 10017-04-14-44
Tax Lot of Assessor’s Map
Zoning:
R-1/UL Low-Density Residentialwith Urbanizable LandsOverlay
Location:
160 Howard Avenue;west of River Road on southside of Howard Avenue
Surveyor:
Dave Collier, Pacific Surveying
Lead City Staff:
Erik Berg-Johansen, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541/682-5437
EVALULATION:
Based on the information provided by the applicant, the City has determined that this request complies with Eugene
Code (EC) Section 9.7805 Annexation -Applicability. As such, it is subject to review and approval in accordance with
the requirements, application criteria and procedures of EC 9.7800 through 9.7835. The applicable approval criteria are
presented below in bold typeface with findings and conclusions following each.
EC 9.7825(1) The land proposed to be annexed is within the city’s urban growth boundary and is:
(a) Contiguous to the city limits; or
(b) Separated from the city only by a public right of way or a stream, bay, lake or other body of
water.
CompliesFindings:The annexation area is within the City's urban growth boundary (UGB), and as
proposed, will be separated from the city only by a public right of way, consistent with subsection
YESNO
(b).
EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any
applicable refinement plans.
CompliesFindings:Several policies from the Metro Plan provide support for this annexation by
encouraging compact urban growth to achieve efficient use of land and urban service provisions
YESNO
within the UGB, including the followingpolicies from the Growth Management section (in italic
text):
Policy 8.Land withinthe UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only through
annexation to a city when it is found that:
a.A minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided to the area
in an orderly and efficient manner.
b.There will be a logical area and time within which to deliver urban services and
facilities. Conversion of urbanizable land to urban shall also be consistent with
the Metro Plan. (page II-C-4)
Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest
priority. (page II-C-4).
Policy 16. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with the
required minimum level of urban facilities and services. While the time frame for
annexation may vary, annexation should occur as land transitions from urbanizable to
urban. (page II-C-5)
The Metro Plandesignates the annexation area as appropriate for commercialuse. The River Road
-Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan (RR/SC UFP)is the adopted refinement plan for the subject
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properties andalso designates the area for commercial uses. The property is currently zoned
R-1/UL Low-Density ResidentialwithaUrbanizable Land Overlay. The /UL overlay will be
automatically removed from the zoning following annexation approval.
With regard to applicable policies of the RR/SC UFP, the subject property is not within a defined
subarea.Further, none of thegeneral “Residential Land Use Policies” at Section 2.2 appear to be
directly applicable to the subject request. The “Public Facilities and Services Element” policies of
the RR/SC UFPare directed at local government; however, the premise of these policies
(regarding the provision of urban services) is the assumption that the properties within the UGB
will be annexed.
As previously discussed in this subsection, and further detailed under subsection (3) below, the
proposed annexation is consistent with Metro Plan growth management policies and can be served
by the minimum level of key urban services. The annexation procedures beginning at EC9.7800
are consistent with State law and therefore, as found throughout this report, the annexation is
consistent with State law.
Therefore, based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the applicable policies of
the Metro Plan and applicable refinement plan.
EC 9.7825(3)The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key urban
facilities and services, as defined in the Metro Plan, can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and
timely manner.
CompliesFindings: Consistent with this criterion, the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in
which the minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly,
YESNO
efficient, and timelymanner as detailed below:
Wastewater
Public wastewater is available within Hansen Lane, via an 8-inch PVC pipe. The existing
residence is connected to the public system by a 4-inch service line per connection record no.
34910. The lien docket indicates that wastewater related assessments have been paid.
Stormwater
Public stormwater systems are not available to serve this property. The soil classification is Type
B, which typically indicates that good infiltration rates can be expected. Development proposals
must demonstrate consistency with flood control standards; on-site retention is a feasible option
for this site. Compliance with applicable stormwater development standards will be ensured at the
time of development.
Transportation
The property abuts Howard Avenue, a Lane County Road. Compliance with applicable street
standards will be ensured at the time of development.
Solid Waste
Collection service is provided by private firms. Regional disposal sites and the Short Mountain
Landfill are operated by Lane County.
Waterand Electric
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB)Water staff confirmthat water and electric services are
available to the property.
Public Safety
Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistentwithservice provision
through the City.Fire protection will be provided by the City of Eugene Fire Department.
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Emergency medical services are currently provided on a regional basis by the cities of Eugene and
Springfield to central Lane County and will continue in the same manner upon annexation.
Parks and Recreation
A minimum level of park service can be provided to the proposal area asprescribed in the Metro
Plan.
Planning and Development Services
Planning and building permit services are provided for all properties located within the urban
growth boundary by the City of Eugene.The Eugene Code, Chapter 9, will provide the required
land use controls for future development of the subject property upon annexation.
Communications
Avariety of telecommunications providers offer communications services throughout the
Eugene/Springfield area.
Public Schools
The subject property is within Eugene School District 4J and is within the district boundary of
HowardElementary School, KellyMiddle School, and North Eugene High School.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above findings, information submitted to date, and the criteria set forth in EC 9.7825,the proposed
annexation is consistent with the applicable approval criteria. Amapand legal description showing the area subject to
annexationareincluded in the application file for reference.The effective date is set in accordance with state law.
INFORMATION:
Upon approval of the annexation, the base zoning of R-1Low-Density Residentialwill remain; however, the /UL
Urbanizable Lands overlay will be automatically removed from the annexation area. Please contact the Permit
Information Center,Planner-on-Dutyat 682-5377 for more information.
Approval of this annexation does not relieve the applicant from complying with applicable codes and statutory
requirements.
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