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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5195 COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5195 A RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE (PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-04-25-13, TAX LOTS 2200 AND 2300). PASSED: 7:0 REJECTED: OPPOSED: ABSENT: Ward 4 seat vacant CONSIDERED: May 22, 2017 An annexation application was submitted on March 7, 2017, by Donald C. McRae on behalf of Downtown Mini-Storage LLC, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810 of the Eugene Code, 1971, (“EC”) for annexation to the City of Eugene of the property identified as Assessor’s Map 17-04-25-13, Tax Lots 2200 and 2300. The property proposed to be annexed is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution. The legal description of the property proposed to be annexed is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B. 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. On April 21, 2017, 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 applicant, owners and occupants of property within 500 feet of the subject property, and the River Road Community Organization. The notice advised that the City Council would consider the Planning Director’s full recommendation on the proposed annexation on May 22, 2017. After considering the Planning Director’s recommendation, the City Council finds that the application should be approved. . 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 Map 17-04-25-13, Tax Lots 2200 and 2300, depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A, and described in the attached Exhibit B, is annexed to the City of Eugene. Resolution - Page 1 of 2 ExhibitB Exhibit C Planning Directors Findings and Recommendation Annexation Request for Downtown Mini Storage Partnership (City File A 17-5) Application Submitted: March 7, 2017 Applicant: Downtown Mini Storage Partnership Location: South of Thomason Lane Property Included in Annexation Request: Tax Lot(s) 2200 and 2300 17-04-25-13 Zoning: Low-Density Residential (R-1) with Urbanizable Lands overlay (/UL) Surveyor: Jonathan A. Oakes Lead City Staff: Althea Sullivan, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541-682-5282 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) (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. Complies Findings: As shown in the application materials and confirmed by City staff, the anns urban growth boundary (UGB), and is contiguous to NO the City limits, consistent with subsection (a). YES EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans. Complies Findings: 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 NO provisions within the UGB, including the following policies from the Growth YES Management section (in italic text): Policy 8. Land within the 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) Downtown Mini Storage partnership (A 17-5) April, 2017 Page 1 Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest priority (page II-C-5). Policy 15. 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 Plan designates the annexation area as appropriate for Low Density Residential use. The River Road Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan (RR/SC UFP) is the adopted refinement plan for the subject property. An ordinance in 2003 amended the RR/SC UFP, designating properties as part of a Nodal Development area (see Council Ordinance No. 20289). The subject site was included in this area and is designated to have a Nodal Development Overlay (/ND). Upon approval of the annexation, the base zoning of R-1 Low Density Residential will remain, and the /ND overlay will automatically be applied in accordance with EC 9.7820(3); however, the /UL Urbanizable Lands overlay will be automatically removed. With regard to applicable policies of the RR/SC UFP, n appear to be directly applicabPublic policies of the RR/SC UFP are 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 discussed in this subsection, and further detailed under subsection (3) below, the proposed annexation is consistent with the Metro Plan growth management policies and can be served by the minimum level of key urban services. The annexation procedures beginning at EC 9.7800 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. 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. Complies Findings: 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 NO provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner as detailed below: YES Wastewater Public wastewater service is available within Thomason Lane. Public Works notes that an On Hold wastewater equivalent assessment will become due upon development of the parcels. Downtown Mini Storage partnership (A 17-5) April, 2017 Page 2 Stormwater Public Works notes that public stormwater systems are not available to serve the subject property, however, there are options for complying with stormwater standards which will be further evaluated at the time of future development. Transportation The property abuts Thomason Lane to the north, which is under the jurisdiction of Lane County. Street improvements will be determined at the time of property development. A referral was received from Lane County which encouraged the City to include Thomason Lane with the annexation request. In this case, the site is located in the RR/SC UFP area, and according to EC 9.7815 the City may not modify an application to include right-of-way if it would cause unincorporated property to be surrounded as described by ORS 222.750. As an inclusion of the right-of-way would create the situation previously described, no right-of-way is included in this annexation. Solid Waste Collection service is provided by private firms. Regional disposal sites and the Short Mountain Landfill are operated by Lane County. Water and Electric EWEB Water staff and Electric staff state no objection to the proposed annexation. Water and electric services can be extended in accordance with EWEB policies and procedures. Public Safety Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistent with service provision through the City. Fire protection will be provided by the City of Eugene Fire Department. 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 Parks and recreation programs are provided on a City-wide basis. The inclusion of the subject property in the City is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key urban service is met. 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 A variety of telecommunications providers offer communications services throughout the Eugene/Springfield area providing a minimum level of this key urban service. Downtown Mini Storage partnership (A 17-5) April, 2017 Page 3 Public Schools The subject property is within the Eugene 4J school district. As access to schools is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key urban service is met. 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. A map and legal description showing the area subject to annexation are included in the application file for reference. The effective date is set in accordance with State law. Downtown Mini Storage partnership (A 17-5) April, 2017 Page 4