HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 3-9-20 Work SessionEUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
March 9, 2020
5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Meeting of March 9, 2020;
Her Honor Mayor Lucy Vinis Presiding
Councilors Emily Semple, President Jennifer Yeh, Vice President Mike Clark Greg Evans Chris Pryor Claire Syrett Betty Taylor Alan Zelenka
5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
1. WORK SESSION: River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan Project Update
2.WORK SESSION: Franklin Boulevard Transformation Project Update #2
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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Work Session: River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan Project Update Meeting Date: March 9, 2020 Agenda Item Number: 1 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Chelsea Hartman
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5686
ISSUE STATEMENT The River Road and Santa Clara Community Organizations, City and County staff, consultants and neighborhood volunteers have been working together since the spring of 2017 to create a neighborhood plan for the River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods. The plan will focus on five topic areas—Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Parks and Natural Resources, and Community. This work session is an opportunity to hear an update on the neighborhood plan’s
Action Planning phase and the River Road Corridor Study. No action is requested; however, feedback is invited.
BACKGROUND The neighborhood planning project is divided into key phases (see below), with frequent opportunities for decision makers to learn about the project along the way. The Reaching Out,
Visioning and Neighborhood Priorities phases of the project were completed between fall 2017 and summer 2018. Through spring 2019, the Policy Development phase focused on the drafting of policies that relate to the vision and neighborhood priorities. The draft policies are organized under 18 high-level goals, which were written by the Community Advisory Committee (Attachment A) and vetted by topic area Working Groups, community volunteers who were able to dive deeper into specific work products to support the CAC. On May 15, 2019, City Council approved the draft goals and policies as a platform for moving into the Action Planning Phase.
Project Phases
Reaching Out Neighborhood
Visioning
Neighborhood
Priorities
Policy
Development
Action
Planning Adoption
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Action Planning Phase In May 2019, the project transitioned into the Action Planning phase, which focused on drafting, evaluating and prioritizing actions to implement the draft policies. Refining the action items has been a collaborative process among the Community Advisory Committee, Working Group members, and City, County, and partner agency staff to incorporate community and technical feedback. The Action Plan Highlights provided in Attachment B are key priorities for implementing the River Road-Santa Clara neighborhood plan. Each highlight relates to one or more draft actions in Attachment C. On February 3, 2020, the project’s second Triple Bottom Line Sounding Board meeting was held to provide a citywide perspective about the equity, environmental, and economic implications of proposed action items in the neighborhood plan topic areas. Throughout the topic areas, there are overarching themes such as equity and inclusion, connectivity, healthy people and climate, safety, prosperity and neighborhood identity. Some Action Plan Highlights such as creating a thriving mixed-use corridor address and consider the TBL goals as a whole. The TBL Sounding Board input also emphasized the need to balance priority actions such as providing housing options while creating design transitions to ensure sustainable, equitable outcomes. The CAC and technical staff will continue preparing the Action Plan with details such as who would be responsible for implementing the action and a general estimate for cost, timeframe and feasibility. Some actions will take collaboration between City staff, decision-makers and the community. An important outcome of the Action Plan is to support continued neighborhood advocacy and future funding and resource requests for ongoing plan implementation. This also includes identifying priority actions, such as land use code amendments to include in the neighborhood plan adoption package. The adoption package will be comprised of the neighborhood plan document, which includes the goals, policies and actions, as well as land use code amendments, plan designation and zone changes, legal findings, and ordinances. Proposed zone and plan designation changes as part of the neighborhood plan actions or River Road Corridor Study are all within Eugene’s urban growth boundary. Any proposed zone changes outside the city limits will only occur and become effective as property owners choose to annex. In March 2020, the project team is also providing project updates and seeking feedback from the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions and the Lane County Board of Commissioners.
Community Outreach Throughout the Action Planning phase, there have been a variety of opportunities for community input including an online survey, focused outreach to affordable housing communities and businesses, and a large community event. Throughout summer 2019, staff and volunteers attended a range of events, from concerts in the parks to events at the volunteer library, making sure that folks knew about the neighborhood plan and were invited to add their voice. The Neighborhood Plan survey was also available during this time to let community members say what is most important to them and suggest edits for a selection of key actions.
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A large community event with over 200 attendees, Pumpkin Pie and Planning was held on November 13, 2019. This event was an opportunity to share the draft actions, listen to feedback, and discuss next steps and how the community can stay involved. The event materials can be found on the project website and included draft River Road Corridor Study proposed zoning concept maps and transition standards graphics that illustrate potential design standards that support the neighborhood plan’s draft goals and policies. The project team also developed maps to illustrate the key priorities in the topic areas of Transportation and Parks and Natural Resources. In winter 2020, postcards were mailed to property owners, residents and businesses in River Road and Santa Clara inviting them to a series of neighborhood conversations. These conversations are an opportunity for the community to discuss and learn about the neighborhood plan and how zoning is proposed to change as part of plan implementation. This input will continue to inform the CAC and project team as they begin to develop the components to be included in the neighborhood plan adoption package.
River Road Corridor Study As part of the ongoing neighborhood planning process, an in-depth analysis of the River Road corridor is underway. The River Road Corridor Study includes stakeholder interviews, public workshops, economic and demographic research, and conceptual design work. The results of the Study will include proposed land use code amendments along the corridor as well as other recommendations to support implementation of the neighborhood vision along River Road, up to the location of the planned Santa Clara Transit Center at Hunsaker Lane. Based on community input and collaboration with the CAC, the River Road Corridor Study project team created the draft Preferred Zoning Concept Map in Attachment C. The concept supports creating thriving neighborhood centers at key locations to support 20-minute neighborhoods and provide a variety of housing options within ¼ mile of the corridor that fit into the scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods. In addition to the map, the consultant team drafted the Code Framework provided in Attachment D, basing it on previous work with the CAC, general public, and project staff team. The purpose of the framework is to establish the overall direction of the new base zones and outline the structure prior to the detailed development of draft code language this spring. The framework includes guiding design principles that explain the intent of the regulations and directly connect the code to the goals, policies and actions in the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan.
City Council Decision-Making The Eugene City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners have joint decision-making authority in this project, including the following:
Receive updates and provide direction to the project management team throughout the planning process
Convene public hearings, consider the Planning Commission recommendations, and act to adopt by Ordinance the neighborhood plan as a refinement to the local comprehensive plan. The City Council has sole decision-making authority over any changes to the City’s land use code (Eugene Code Chapter 9) and any changes in zoning to land within the city limits that occur as part of this process.
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Next Steps The CAC and staff are continuing outreach to the broad community, residents, businesses and property owners, and the River Road and Santa Clara Community Organizations as well as continuing to work towards a recommended Action Plan with identified priorities to include in the neighborhood plan adoption package. The River Road Corridor Study project team will integrate feedback as they begin developing more detailed draft code language through the spring. Community and technical input will continue to help inform the community recommendation from the River Road and Santa Community Organizations and the Community Advisory Committee this summer. The community recommendation will be forwarded to the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions to begin the formal adoption process with work sessions and public hearings later this year. The Planning Commissions will deliberate and form a recommendation to City Council and the Lane County Board of Commissioners. The City Council and Board will then hold a public hearing, deliberate and consider whether to adopt the plan. For more comprehensive information, see the project website: www.riverroad-santaclaraplan.org.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION April 26, 2017, Work Session Move to direct the City Manager to refocus the City's planning efforts on developing special area zones or refinement plans for the River Road/Santa Clara area where significant preparatory work and planning has already occurred by area residents. (Motion passed.) May 15, 2019, Work Session Move to direct staff to begin the Action Planning phase of the project based on the draft goals and policies. (Motion passed.)
COUNCIL OPTIONS This work session is for informational purposes only.
ATTACHMENTS A. Community Advisory Committee members B. Action Plan Highlights C. January 2020 Draft of Goals, Policies and Actions D. River Road Corridor Study Draft Preferred Zoning Concept Map E. River Road Corridor Study Draft Code Framework
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Chelsea Hartman Telephone: 541-682-5686 Staff E-Mail: CHartman@eugene-or.gov
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River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan
Community Advisory Committee Members
River Road
Jon Belcher (co-chair)
Michele O’Leary (backup co-chair)
Louisa de Heer
Cameron Ewing
Hans Wittig
Santa Clara
Kate Perle (co-chair)
Rick Duncan
Mary Leontovich
Ed McMahon
Ann Vaughn
Louie Vidmar
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ACTION PLAN HIGHLIGHTS 1/27/20
The following actions are the key priorities for implementing the plan vision. These are the things that
we’ve heard time and again are important to people in the neighborhoods. Neighborhood leaders, the City
of Eugene, Lane County, and community partners are working hard to identify specific policies, codes, and
programs to make the plan come to life.
A: Code Amendment
B: Program/Project
C: Community Partnership
NP: Neighborhood Plan document, numbers refer to action plan items
All Topics: Collaborate to Implement and Monitor Plan Outcomes: Foster collaboration among City and
County staff, community organizations, and partners to achieve plan outcomes over time. Monitor results
and propose adjustments to the plan as necessary. (B and C, NP: 14.2.6)
Economic Development
Support Local Businesses: Inventory local businesses, including home-based businesses and services.
Develop tools that favor small independent businesses over large national chains. (B and C, NP 1.2.2)
Grow Employment Opportunities: Review land use codes and zoning to determine if code or zone changes
can assist in creating more employment opportunities within the neighborhoods (B, NP 3.1.1)
Establish a Business Network: Create a neighborhood business network or association that includes the
diverse spectrum of enterprises. (C, NP 1.3.1)
Create a Thriving Mixed Use Corridor: Analyze current zoning patterns along the transit corridor and adopt
new mixed-use zoning (A, B, and C, NP 3.1.2)
Transportation
Increase Walking and Biking: Areas near schools, parks, and connecting to the river paths are of highest
priority (B, NP 4.1.1-4.1.4)
Adopt New Street Standards: Allow for more flexible sidewalk and bike lane design and natural swales that
clean stormwater, provide wildlife habitat, and ensure longevity. (B, NP: 6.4.3)
Improve Beltline Highway: Upgrade facilities to reduce traffic congestion and increase safety. (B, NP: 5.1.4)
Expand Transit Service: Support enhanced service and infrastructure within the neighborhoods and
between River Road and Santa Clara and other areas in Lane County. (B, NP: 5.2.1-5.2.5)
Attachment B
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Natural Resources and Parks
Enhance Waterways: Create a voluntary education and work party program to improve the seasonal creeks
that wind through the neighborhoods, filter stormwater, and provide wildlife habitat. For commercial and
industrial areas, work with property owners on a voluntary basis to upgrade their stormwater management
practices. Finally, collaborate with Friends of Trees to plant more trees! (B and C, NP: 7.2.1-7.2.3)
Preserve our Farm Land: Advocate for ways to maintain food production in the neighborhoods, sell produce
on-site, and preserve agricultural lands outside the urban area. (A, B, C NP: 10.1.5, 10.2.1, 10.2.3)
Build a Parks System: Collaborate with the community to identify priorities to improve existing facilities and
purchase new land. (B, NP:8.1.1, 8.1.2)
Prioritize Recreation: Create a Santa Clara Community Center: Build the planned community park and
community center in Santa Clara, work to preserve the historic school house, and maintain River Road
recreation facilities (B and C, NP: 8.3.1, 17.3.2, 17.3.3)
Land Use
Develop Design Transitions – Develop infill and design transition standards that support neighborhood
character. (A, NP: 11.2.1, 14.1.3, and 14.2.5)
Support Housing Options – Support a variety of housing options with development standards through land
use regulations and financial incentives. (A and B, NP: 12.1.1, 14.1.1 and 14.1.2)
Create a Thriving Mixed Use Corridor – Adopt new zones with development standards that support the
creation of mixed use neighborhood centers and development that contributes to a thriving, active River
Road Corridor. (A and C, NP: 13.1.1-13.1.4)
Adopt Willamette Greenway Standards – Maintain the low-density character along the Willamette
Greenway through land use regulations with development standards. (A, NP: 14.3.1)
Community
Promote a Welcoming and Inclusive Community: Connect with all residents. Increase the opportunities for
under-represented residents to participate in community activities, including people with disabilities, non-
English speakers, communities of color, youth, families, and unhoused residents. (C, NP 15.1.6)
Organize Resilience Action Teams: Develop resilience action teams to design and implement projects that
achieve goals of the action plan (B and C, NP 16.1.2)
Coordinate Public Services: Review current service provision and adopt a plan of action that addresses
coordination, improvement and/or potential transition of essential services as River Road and Santa Clara
neighborhoods evolve. (B and C, NP 17.2.1)
Promote Art and Creativity: Create a clearinghouse for networking artistic resources, support public art such
as neighborhood murals, and encourage collaboration between artists, neighborhood organizations, and
businesses. (C, NP: 15.4.1)
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January 2020
Draft Vision Statements,
Goals, Policies and Actions
Attachment C
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Economic Development Vision Statement
The River Road and Santa Clara communities support sustainable economic
development, a variety of employment opportunities for all residents, and local
entrepreneurship. Economic activity, especially that of local businesses, contributes
to a shared neighborhood identity, while providing places to gather and build
community. Natural assets, such as the river and fertile soils, benefit local residents
and support thriving businesses. Residents can safely access essential goods and
services within a short distance from home.
Goal 1: Improve the neighborhood economy and empower local residents by
encouraging the growth and creation of local businesses.
1.1 Incentives for Local Businesses: Use existing city/county loan programs to support growth and
creation of neighborhood businesses.
1.1.1 Create neighborhood-based resources for small business with sustainable funding from tax
increment financing or other instruments.
1.1.2 City/County work with neighborhood residents to develop other incentive programs for
local business
1.2 Neighborhood Assets: Base local economic development on neighborhood assets
1.2.1 Analyze present business mix and possible future economic development through the lens
of acceptability and desirability for the neighborhood
1.2.2 Inventory local businesses, including homebased businesses and services. Develop and
adopt land use code that favors small independent businesses over large national chains.
1.2.3 Inventory commercial and industrial land, assess location and serviceability, and
environmental suitability for business development
1.3 Patronage of Locally Owned Businesses: Encourage patronage of locally owned businesses
1.3.1 Create a neighborhood business network or association that includes the diverse spectrum
of enterprises.
1.3.2 Brand the neighborhoods as a recognizable identity that draws on our assets (eg: “River
and Farm district”)
1.3.3 Use neighborhood brand and network to create a visible “buy local” campaign that
leverages collective advertising and neighborhood identity.
1.3.4 Use neighborhood gathering spaces to support the buy local campaign
1.3.5 Develop a farm to table strategy to promote neighborhood businesses using locally
produced foods
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1.3.6 Develop a local market featuring neighborhood farmers and makers of hand-crafted goods
1.3.7 E-commerce and Technology: Foster entrepreneurship and support start-up companies,
particularly in the e-commerce and technology sectors
1.3.8 Develop “co-work” spaces that create a sense of community among workers and
entrepreneurs, including those in the tech sector
1.3.9 Connect neighborhoods to EUGNet fiber network for internet service.
1.4 Regulatory Environment: Ensure regulatory environment is supportive of economic development in
line with neighborhood vision
1.4.1 Research how local permitting and regulatory processes work to encourage or discourage
business activity. Address incongruities.
1.4.2 Develop a guiding plan for redevelopment of smaller commercial nodes that includes a
strategy for encouraging the co-location of complementary businesses
1.4.3 Adjust land use regulations to encourage local community investments that produce
employment opportunities recognizing the importance of living and working within the
neighborhood
1.4.4 Reduce zoning barriers that preclude urban farmers from selling produce on-site
Goal 2: Promote redevelopment that enhances the character of our neighborhood
while increasing access to daily needs.
2.1 Vibrancy: incentivize and support redevelopment that fosters vibrancy
2.1.1 Inventory and map property available for redevelopment that can be re-zoned for mixed-
use.
2.1.2 Utilize available funding and property tax breaks to incentivize mixed use development.
2.2 Small Business Development: Promote small business development that supports vibrant mixed use
areas.
2.2.1 Identify funding sources (grants, loans, tax incentives) for targeted small business
development
2.2.2 Continue communication, outreach and assistance to small business owners regarding
funding opportunities.
2.2.3 Outreach to local small businesses to discuss market analysis and neighborhood business
opportunities.
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Goal 3: Promote living wage employment opportunities within the neighborhood
3.1 Residential Employment: Encourage business growth in residential locations that complements the
surrounding neighborhood
3.1.1 Review land use codes to determine if code changes can assist in creating more
employment opportunities within the neighborhoods
3.1.2 Allow for the rezoning of properties along River Road to support employment growth (i.e.
E2)
3.1.3 Incentivize the development of work/live projects
3.1.4 Analyze current commercial zoning patterns along the transit corridor
3.1.5 Rezone properties for neighborhood commercial as appropriate
3.2 Employment Opportunities: Promote the creation of employment opportunities
3.2.1 Identify areas for light industrial/manufacturing uses
3.2.2 Assure that commercial development near the River Road/Beltline intersection is
appropriately sized for compatibility with neighborhoods
3.2.3 Assess needed housing density to support creation of employment opportunities
3.2.4 Encourage co-locating commercial growth in conjunction with transportation options
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Transportation Vision Statement
The integrated transportation system in River Road and Santa Clara is safe, efficient,
and accessible for people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic levels who choose
to bike, walk, drive, or use public transit. This system supports redevelopment,
economic opportunity and affordable, convenient access to daily needs. The design of
the transportation system enhances the sense of place and responds to the evolving
needs of the community. Our transportation system is environmentally responsible
and supports low carbon transportation options.
Goal 4: Ensure a safe transportation system for all users
4.1 Improve safety and access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
4.1.1 Implement Safe Routes to Schools program (SRTS) working with 4J and Bethel SRTS, City of
Eugene and Lane County.
a. Promote the construction of bike lanes/paths and sidewalks on main routes to schools.
b. Provide pedestrian/bike bridge over Beltline in a location West of River Road to improve
quality of access to North Eugene High School.
4.1.2 Implement protected pedestrian and bike lanes that address evolving neighborhood needs and
increase access to services for all.
a. Adopt new street standards using context sensitive design that allow for more flexible
sidewalk and bike lane design, and natural swales that clean stormwater, provide
wildlife habitat, and ensure longevity.
b. Major Collectors: Separate bike lanes from traffic along River Road and on major
corridors using buffered or protected lanes.
c. Local Streets: Use pavement markings and signage to identify walking, bicycling, and
driving spaces on local streets, where appropriate.
d. Develop a plan and install a system of walking and bicycling wayfinding signs throughout
RR/SC.
4.1.3 Sidewalks: Inventory needs for sidewalk infill and seek funding/incentives for prioritized infill
projects. Share inventory and priorities with city and county on a regular basis.
a. Communicate with adjacent property owners when designing and constructing new
sidewalks. Provide opportunities for input as the design allows. I
b. Allow neighborhood pathways in alleys, ROW, etc that connect discontinuous streets for
cyclists and pedestrians. Respect neighborhood character, increase access to services
for all, and ensure public safety.
c. Improve lighting to make biking and walking safer (emphasis in Santa Clara).
4.1.4 Crosswalks: Mark crosswalks on major corridors and collectors with pavement markings.
a. Plan for ADA approved crosswalks at regular intervals along River Road.
b. Encourage installation of user-actuated pedestrian signals near schools, where
appropriate.
c. Install crosswalks at bus stop amenities and river access streets.
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4.2 Riverfront Paths: Implement safety measures and amenities along riverfront bicycle/pedestrian
paths.
4.2.1 Create lighted, paved pedestrian and bicycle access to the path from the
neighborhoods. Consider connections to commercial areas, integrate with bus stop
locations, and provide access for people with disabilities.
4.2.2 Create interactive features (signage, placards, maps, etc.) at intervals along the paths,
and on the streets leading to the river path.
4.2.3 Install motion activated lighting along pathway.
4.2.4 Install emergency call boxes along pathway.
4.2.5 Explore methods for providing surveillance and more frequent police patrolling of
pathway.
4.2.6 Build path in manner that provides a smooth travel surface.
4.2.7 Create a mechanism by which travelers can voluntarily contribute funds for the pathway
(i.e. fee boxes).
4.2.8 Support development of access paths/trails from river path to businesses on River Road.
Goal 5: Promote a connected and efficient multi-modal transportation system that is
equitable and affordable
5.1 Regional transportation network: Provide convenient, equitable, and affordable access to a regional
pedestrian, bicycle, transit and private vehicle network throughout the River Road and Santa Clara
neighborhoods.
5.1.1 Lane County and the City of Eugene meet with the Santa Clara Community Organization
and the River Road Community Organization to gather input on prioritizing major
transportation projects in the neighborhoods.
5.1.2 Fully implement the City of Eugene Bike/Pedestrian Master Plan improvements
recommended for River Road and Santa Clara areas and assess future gaps and needs.
5.1.3 Create bike/pedestrian paths to give access to the Willamette River in Santa Clara to
connect them to the rest of the path system throughout the city.
a. Complete the connection of the West Bank Bike Path through Santa Clara from
Beltline north to the UGB and beyond.
b. Implement redesign of Beaver-Hunsaker to ensure safety for all modes of
transportation.
5.1.4 Improve Beltline area interchange for safety and mobility.
Support the Beltline Facility Plan which calls for a new multimodal local arterial bridge
over the Willamette River north of Beltline.
5.1.5 Increase use of Northwest Expressway for through traffic through transportation
improvements.
a. Encourage traffic to reroute to NW Expressway through wayfinding signs on major
corridors.
b. Encourage better use of NW Expressway through accessibility and infrastructure.
5.2 Transit: Support affordable bus rapid transit from the River Road corridor to the rest of Eugene in
collaboration with Lane Transit District
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5.2.1 Build an EmX line or enhanced transit corridor for high volume streets with stops at active
commercial locations (Santa Clara Station included).
5.2.2 Promote addition of, or relocation of LTD transit stops especially at high-density
residential, commercial areas and schools.
5.2.3 Provide timely schedules for public transportation systems that are responsive to
residents’ needs.
5.2.4 Provide increased access and opportunities to transit for people with disabilities.
5.2.5 Pave bus stops to meet ADA standards.
5.3 Active Transportation to Commercial Centers: Develop active transportation networks that connect
neighborhoods to their adjacent commercial areas, schools and community gathering spaces.
5.3.1 Provide safe and accessible pedestrian walkways to active commercial areas and high
density residential developments.
5.3.2 Provide safe access from Division to Fred Meyer and Santa Clara Shopping Center to
make access effective and safe for all modes of transportation.
5.3.3 Install, enhance and maintain safe and secure bike parking at commercially developed
areas.
5.3.4 Encourage transit and active transportation opportunities for area farm stands,
particularly those north of the Urban Growth Boundary.
5.3.4 Provide city and county zoning that reflects the development and implementation of the
20-minute neighborhoods policy and encourage the design of commercial areas (through code
and design overlays) that support and prioritize active transportation access. (see Land Use for
details)
5.3.5 Enable more shared parking among adjacent businesses and reclaim unneeded spaces for
other pedestrian uses.
5.4 Traffic Management: Promote traffic regulations, enforcement and infrastructure improvements
that support safety objectives
5.4.1 Promote vehicle and pedestrian safety through enforcement of speed limits on River Road.
5.4.2 Work with city, county and state law enforcement agencies to monitor traffic flow during
peak hours.
5.4.3 Update signal timing for entirety of River Road.
5.4.4 Make entrance onto and off of NW Expressway safer while maintaining efficiency.
5.4.5 Reduce number of vehicular accesses to River Road by businesses by using shared
driveways or existing side street accesses.
Goal 6: Plan for a transportation system that is future oriented, environmentally
responsible and transitions to zero carbon
6.1 Zero Carbon: Transition transportation system toward zero carbon by prioritizing improvements
that support seamless connections for switching between modes, active transportation options, ride
sharing and electric vehicle use.
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6.1.1 Plan for centralized electric vehicle charging stations in commercial areas.
6.1.2 Designate ride sharing pick up locations and create standards for ride sharing waiting areas
in commercial development.
6.1.3 Install Bike Share locations in River Road and Santa Clara.
6.1.4 Promote the use of IBikeEugene App.
6.2 Education and Youth Engagement: Educate current and future users of the transportation system
about active modes transportation options and transit.
6.2.1 Secure sustainable funding for bus passes for all students to schools in our districts.
6.2.2 Provide education and awareness programs and school-based transportation options (such
as Safe Routes to School).
6.3 Future Transportation needs: Support a transportation system that responds to the long term needs
of the River Road and Santa Clara areas
6.3.1 Conduct a “long term transportation needs analysis” for all major and minor arterial
streets and collectors.
6.3.2 Require all large commercial spaces to conduct traffic impact analysis for permit issuance
based on the next 20-years anticipated traffic volume.
6.3.3 Consider reducing parking requirements for commercial areas if they meet criteria that
lower traffic impacts.
6.3.4 Autonomous vehicles: Encourage commercial areas to plan for future needs, including the
potential reduction of parking areas needed for customers.
6.4 Develop new street standards for application in River Road and Santa Clara.
6.4.1 Prohibit allowance of private streets in new developments.
6.4.2 Where feasible transition private streets to city or county public maintenance.
6.4.3 Amend Eugene and Lane County street classification systems and standards to include a
new lane standard for lanes typical in River Road and Santa Clara.
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Parks and Natural Resources Vision Statement
River Road and Santa Clara celebrate a rich diversity of private and shared green
spaces, including parks for recreation, natural areas that support native plants and
wildlife, and farmland for food production. All residents have a clean, safe,
accessible and well-maintained park or recreation facility close to their home.
Residents have access to the Willamette River, which is celebrated as a natural
asset, a defining characteristic of both neighborhoods, and a statewide resource to
be protected for future generations. Natural assets, such as the tree canopy, soils
and the watershed, are highly valued and cared for as natural infrastructure that
enhances ecosystem health, provides opportunities for recreation, and supports the
working landscape.
Goal 7: Provide natural areas which are healthy, thriving spaces that provide
habitat for native species and function as natural infrastructure
7.1 Stormwater Conveyances: Enhance natural stormwater conveyances, including lesser waterways not
protected by Goal 5 or WQ regulations, to reduce pollution, increase infiltration, protect against flooding
and improve habitat through local land use regulations, incentives and programs.
7.1.1 Determine extent of surface waterway drainage system necessary for stormwater
functions, considering future impacts of climate change.
7.1.2 Identify, protect and enhance waterways that are not currently protected:
• Public Easements - Identify location of easements and which easements are
protected by goal 5 or goal 6 (WQ)
• Pursue County adoption of Goal 5 and Goal 6 (WQ) protections for parcels inside
neighborhood boundaries
7.1.3 Enhance natural infrastructure of publicly owned stormwater waterways through
selective revegetation with native plants
7.1.4 Create a program of tax incentives for private landowners of recognized stormwater
conveyances who create long term natural infrastructure improvements.
7.1.5 Create a program to provide native plants free of charge to private landowners for
waterway revegetation of stormwater conveyances
7.2 Education: Educate the public about the interconnectedness of function and safety in our natural
stormwater system
7.2.1 Collaborate with the city for technical assistance in teaching appropriate vegetative
management of waterways through information sharing, demonstrations, and volunteer
opportunities on proximate waterways
7.2.2 Encourage and enable planting more trees through education of the value of mature
tree canopy for multiple benefits of air quality, water quality, habitat, water
temperature control, stormwater uptake and ambient temperature control
7.2.3 Teach value of “function stacking” in relation to waterways (better vegetation=better
habitat=better water quality outcomes=better flood control)
7.2.4 Identify lots encumbered with waterways and work with the City to create informational
material that automatically gets sent to a property owner when the lot sells notifying
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about existing waterway on the property and providing information about use
restrictions, setbacks, and best practices.. Materials tailored to individual or developer.
"waterways welcome wagon"
7.3 Habitat Corridors: Create new and enhance existing habitat corridors throughout River Road and
Santa Clara
7.3.1 Identify volunteers and funding to map existing habitat corridors, identify gaps in
connectivity, and catalogue present day baseline of species diversity.
7.4 Public Natural Areas: Provide natural areas, including the Willamette River Greenway, accessible to
all residents (may include public land not designated as parks)
7.4.1 Identify natural areas on public lands and collaborate with public agencies to manage
with ecological values in mind.
7.4.2 Minimize light pollution in natural areas through better lighting fixtures and more
sensitive placement.
7.4.3 Find stable funding for maintenance without the use of pesticides or herbicides. (this is
a priority!)
7.5 Tree canopy: Promote, conserve, protect and improve our urban forest, while flexibly
accommodating a diverse range of land ownerships, uses and activities
7.5.1 Preserve and increase street tree plantings wherever possible
7.5.2 Encourage planting of trees on private property through education and incentives,
collaborate with Friends of Trees (ie providing trees or some of the cost for trees).
Goal 8: Provide neighborhood access to recreational opportunities, parks, and
community centers
8.1 Parks Access and Maintenance: Plan for all residents have access to parks or publicly owned open
space within 1/2-mile walking distance
8.1.1 Continue to acquire neighborhood park spaces within ½ mile of all residents, and
appropriately sized for relative to population density.
a.Within two years, identify and inventory good park sites in Santa Clara and (City
of Eugene) contact owners about possible sale.
8.1.2 Continue to develop, with neighborhood input, neighborhood parks already in park
inventory, but currently lacking amenities. Include facilities for children.
8.1.3 Include natural areas as part of neighborhood parks.
8.1.4 Create walking paths through natural areas.
8.1.5 Support plantings of fruit and nut trees in parks, specifically: along river path.
8.1.6 Purchase and develop an urban plaza for residents, perhaps at new Lane Transit District
transfer station site.
8.2 Connectivity: Improve connectivity between parks, natural areas and public open spaces
8.2.1 Pursue opportunities for purchase of land, easements, or other agreements for
connectivity
8.2.2 Continue the West Bank Multi Use Path northward through Santa Clara and beyond.
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8.2.3 Work with rural residents to craft a vision for a greenbelt/agricultural parkway using
existing paths, streets, and pedestrian ways to create a way through and around Santa
Clara for alternative transportation.
8.2.4 Promote an ethic of neighborhood pride around enhancing habitat corridors by
providing education to private land owners and collaboration between neighbors.
8.3 Recreational Opportunities and Community Centers: Enhance equitable access to safe and well-
maintained recreational opportunities and community centers
8.3.1 Work with the City of Eugene to preserve Santa Clara Schoolhouse on Community park
property for use by Santa Clara residents.
8.3.2 Promote the creation of a community center in Santa Clara.
8.3.3 Provide facilities and programming for all ages and abilities of residents.
See Goal 17 for more details
Goal 9: Make the Willamette River a vital, healthy and accessible part of the
neighborhoods
9.1 Safe and Convenient Access: Provide safe and convenient access to the riverbank park system for
pedestrians and bicyclists. See Transportation 6.5
9.2 Stewardship of the Willamette River Ecosystem
9.2.1 Evaluate long range plans for the Willamette River (including Lane County and the
McKenzie River Trust), determine goals consistent with the Neighborhood Plan, and
partner to implement common goals. (also see 7.3.1)
9.2.2 Support efforts to maintain the Greenway as a riparian area and wildlife corridor, identify
the high value areas for ecosystem management, and work to enlarge the Water
Resources Conservation areas to enhance high value areas.
9.2.3 Work with Delta Sand and Gravel to transfer ownership or easement to City of Eugene
and/or Lane County for short term paved, multi use path extension and long term
eventual park/natural area possibility
9.2.4 Partner with local river conservation/preservation groups to meet goals and promote
volunteer work parties along the river greenway through participation incentives
(example: Willamette River Keepers, McKenzie River Trust).
9.2.5 Create an interactive web page promoting the riverine opportunities in the River Road and
Santa Clara neighborhoods.
9.3 Recreational Uses: Promote recreational uses along the river’s edge
9.3.1 Improve access to and function of boat ramp under Beltline overpass.
9.3.2 Develop more canoe/kayak access points along the river’s edge.
9.3.3 Promote recreational programming along the river’s edge to include, but not be limited
to: food or produce market, music/theatre events, running and/or biking events, fishing
and/or fishing education, wading access and weekend docents.
9.3.4 Create intermittent informational displays along the river highlighting the history,
geology and ecology of the river.
9.3.5 Install more benches along the path.
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Goal 10: Preserve agricultural land and open spaces within and around our
neighborhood boundaries
10.1 Agricultural Land Preservation outside the UGB: Preserve high value farmland outside the current
UGB exclusively for farm use
10.1.1 Incorporate agricultural land preservation into all long range planning at municipal and
county levels.
10.1.2 Investigate potential changes to state law and Lane Code to limit non-agricultural
development on type l and ll soils to protect agricultural lands.
10.1.3 Investigate feasibility of amending Land Code zoning regulations to limit non-agricultural
development to rural densities, uses and development patterns in order to reduce
conflict with existing farm uses.
10.1.4 Investigate the Creation and funding of a farmland preservation program centered
around the transfer of development rights and conservation easements.
10.1.5 Develop local incentives to support small farm owners in order to preserve a buffer
between EFU zoned land and land within the UGB.
10.1.6 Pursue creation of land classification that permanently protects prime farmland
adjacent to the current UGB i.e. rural reserves.
10.2 Agricultural enterprises within the UGB: promote agricultural enterprises within the UGB through
local land use regulations, incentives and collaboration with private property owners
10.2.1 Create small scale urban agricultural enterprise zoning (i.e. tax incentive for land in UGB
used for food production).
10.2.2 Allow property owners who control more than ½ acre of undeveloped land to apply for
and receive a property tax credit for that portion of land specifically dedicated to small
scale commercial agricultural food production.
10.2.3 Amend zoning to explicitly allow the vending of farm produce at the address where it
was produced and permit small scale collective sale of neighborhood grown produce
10.2.4 Facilitate and encourage conversion of open space on church properties to food
production. Encourage churches to de-pave oversized parking areas and replace with
agriculture, rain gardens and native plants.
10.2.5 Allow for increased opportunities for urban animal husbandry while balancing
compatibility with neighboring uses
10.2.6 In future UGB analysis, consider creating a classification of urban agriculture.
10.3 Open Space Preservation: Promote a network of publicly and privately owned open space
10.3.1 Identify publicly owned land operating as open space currently.
10.3.2 Identify parcels of privately owned open space valued by community as open space
currently and target for future public acquisition.
10.3.3 Form an “appreciation brigade” to express acknowledgment of the value of privately
owned open space to landowners.
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Land Use Vision Statement
Land use in River Road and Santa Clara supports neighborhood character and local
identity, including our long standing agricultural heritage and high value soils. Our
neighborhoods are walkable, with a range of housing types affordable to all
residents. Abundant shops, services and community spaces are served by a variety
of transportation options. Strategic development and revitalization in more urban
locations, especially the River Road corridor, helps maintain neighborhood character
while meeting our housing and economic needs in a way that is environmentally
responsible. Development is well designed, sustainable, and compatible with
existing surroundings. Adjacent to the Willamette River greenway, development
improves safety, enhances access, and respects ecological functions.
Goal 11 Support development that is well designed and economically, socially
and environmentally sustainable.
11.1 Effective Public Process: Encourage effective collaboration between developers, public agencies,
and neighbors through local land use regulations.
11.1.1 Adopt a new process that requires developers to communicate with the RR or SC at least
one month prior to submitting a land use application, preferably during the schematic phase of
design, prior to the creation of construction documents. (REVISED) The process shall replace the
current Chapter 9.7007 Neighborhood/Applicant Meetings process but shall also include
proposed zone changes and Willamette Greenway Permits and remove partitions. (NEW) An
application is also exempt if made through a Neighborhood Plan or any other public
involvement process. Upon notification of a private development allow a month for the
community to respond with concerns and prioritized design recommendations. The developer
must respond in their completed application how it responds to concerns are addressed or
mitigated in the plan prior to acceptance of the application.
11.1.2 Require public agencies to provide 180 calendar days’ notice to affected Neighborhood
Associations before deciding to sell any land parcel within their boundaries (code)
11.1.3 Work collaboratively with government agencies to identify appropriate uses for
government owned properties in our neighborhoods with an eye to encouraging desirable uses
such as innovative demonstration projects for public-private partnerships to produce innovative
housing solutions. (Important but not code)
11.2 Well Designed Built Environment: Promote building design, size, scale and site layout that provide
gradual transitions between different uses and scales and incorporates pedestrian scale design through
local land use regulations.
11.2.1 Develop and adopt development standards that provide infill and design transitions
for defined areas within the neighborhood plan area, such as:
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• Corridor Study Area (Corridor Study Code)
• Major Streets such as Arterials and Major Collectors (to be identified) being
proposed as part of the HB2001 process (code)
• Willamette Greenway (Corridor Study Code)
• Single-family areas being proposed as part of the HB2001 process(code)
• River Road corridor north of the corridor study area
11.3 Well Designed Community Space: Use well-designed public and private community space to
support the goals and policies of the neighborhood plan and other applicable City and State-wide goals
through collaboration between the City, County, and local businesses and residents.
11.3.1 Establish a network of streets with green and pedestrian friendly features in conjunction
with public spaces. (Important but not code)
11.3.2 Provide clear “entry points” to the River Road neighborhood, identifying it as the “River
and Garden District.” (Important but not code)
11.4 Green and Resilient Properties: Encourage actions on residential, commercial, and public properties
that enhance food and energy production, water storage and conservation, and social interaction on site
through local regulations and incentives.
11.4.1 (NEW?, revised from 13.1.5) Green Infrastructure: Provide financial incentives for
property owners that provide on site features or energy production that reduces the burden on
public infrastructure or private infrastructure, reduce atmospheric toxins and C02 emissions, or
provide seismically sound structures on commercial or public properties beyond code
requirement and could be for shelter in a disaster scenario.
On site feature examples: Greywater treatment, water harvesting, photovoltaic panels,
solar water heaters, low VOC materials reclaiming unused parking spaces for public use.
Incentive Examples: Permit fee reductions, reduced SDC charges, Tax credits and
rebates. Brainstorm Action Item for Green Infrastructure
11.4.2 Identify food producing trees and shrubs that can be included in the city's “menu” of
acceptable landscaping plants. Reference Olympia, Washington's plant lists for public property.
Identify a citizen's committee to work with the city to identify acceptable plants.
11.4.3 Provide incentives to increase and maintain residential tree canopy.
11.4.4 Encourage green development through incentives and education programs for River Road
and Santa Clara. (Important but not code)
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Goal 12 Ensure future housing addresses the needs of the community
12. 1 Compatible Infill: Allow for residential infill development that provides gradual transitions using a
variety of housing types with pedestrian scale development standards such as density and scale to fit
neighborhood demand through local land use regulations, programs and incentives.
12.1.1 Review existing policy, programs and regulations to identify and remove land use code
and financial barriers to innovative and creative housing options without requiring a subdivision.
Examples: Rowhouses/Townhouses, Cluster Subdivisions, Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourplexes,
Courtyard housing, Live/work housing, Mixed use housing, Accessory Dwelling Units. (Code part
of HB2001
12.1.2 Create a spatially based dispersal policy for housing types that results in appropriate
spacing of creative housing types to limit excessive conversion of single family to other types of
housing. 3 and 4 plexes
12.1.3 Provide incentives to encourage a mix of compatible housing types including workforce
housing (middle housing). (Important but not code)
12.1.4 Adopt flexible code that allows infill opportunities that are more compatible to adjacent
neighbors than the typically current flag lots.
12.1.5 Remove barriers for Tiny Homes such as land use restrictions and challenges in providing
water and sewer hook ups.
12.1.6 (NEW) Reserve townhouses, live work, triplexes, and fourplexes, for parcels adjacent to
major streets and corridor areas meeting the City of Eugene’s minimum lot size requirement.
Major Streets defined by the RRSC neighborhoods are limited to Maxwell, Irving and Irvington.
12.1.7 (NEW) Allow cluster subdivisions, cottage clusters, ADUs, and duplexes in R-1 areas
throughout RRSC.
12.2 Affordable Availability: Plan for affordable housing, as well as, low and moderate income housing
that is available and dispersed throughout the River Road/Santa Clara neighborhoods through local land
use regulations, strategies, funding and partnerships.
12.2.1 Develop strategies and tools to create and preserve rental and owner-occupied
affordable housing and housing affordability throughout the area. Identify and implement
investment strategies that expand and maximize local, regional, state and federal affordable
housing resources, partnerships and tools. (Important but not code)
12.2.2 (REVISED) Work within City and County boards, commissions and committees to increase
the availability of Workforce and Affordable Housing in our Neighborhoods.
12.3 Support limited agricultural worker housing on parcels outside the UGB and inside the
neighborhood boundaries by identifying solutions that honor Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 3 through
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collaboration between the Santa Clara neighborhood, Lane County, and Oregon’s Department of Land
Conservation and Development.
12.3.1 Identify barriers that currently prevent worker/owners from building multiple dwellings
on agricultural land solutions that honor Oregon statewide land use goal 3 and allow housing
that minimizes its footprint while accommodating workers needed to productively cultivate that
same farmland (i.e. clustered housing) (code)
12.4 Facilitate collaborative planning efforts between the neighborhoods, city, and county to promote
innovative housing strategies.
12.4.1 Encourage and allow neighbors to collaborate in defining community spaces and
community amenities such as paths, gardens, and gathering spaces across property lines.
12.4.2 Utilize Opportunity Siting and other incentives to collaborate to develop innovative
projects that are supported by a developer and the Neighborhood Association and approved by
governing agency.
12.4.3 Identify and provide incentives to allow residents to age in places that are accessible,
comfortable and safe no matter their age or physical condition.
12.4.4 Change Cluster Subdivision Application requirements down to a minimum of 3 units.
(Neighborhood plan code amendment)
12.4.5 (NEW) Foster collaborative partnerships between the community and local nonprofits to
explore opportunities such as identifying potential sites, and tools (such as community land
trusts), or programs for affordable and workforce housing development.
Goal 13 Support a thriving, vibrant and active River Road corridor
13.1 Key Areas for Development: Support development and redevelopment that contributes to a
thriving, vibrant and active River Road corridor in key areas designated in the River Road Corridor Study
for residential and commercial/mixed-use development through local land use regulations and
incentives.
13.1.1 Utilize the River Road Corridor Study to designate key areas for residential and
commercial/mixed-use development at appropriate density and scale along the River Road
corridor and minor arterials in the River Road and Santa Clara Neighborhoods. (Corridor Study
code)
13.1.2 (NEW) Utilize the River Road Corridor Study as a tool to redevelop the area on River
Road north of the Corridor Study area.
13.1.3 (NEW?) Rezone commercial areas outside the River Road Corridor Study area but within
the River Road-Santa Clara neighborhood plan area for mixed use commercial with development
standards. (Neighborhood plan code) NOTE: Need to coordinate with 12.1.6
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13.1.54 Allow developments of 4-6 stories in designated nodes along River Road as long as
public amenities are provided by the developer. (Corridor Study code)
13.1.65 (REVISED) Green Infrastructure: Provide financial incentives for property owners that provide
on site features or energy production that reduces the burden on public infrastructure or private
infrastructure, reduce atmospheric toxins and C02 emissions, or provide seismically sound structures on
commercial or public properties beyond code requirement and could be for shelter in a disaster
scenario. (Moved to 11.4)
On site feature examples:
Greywater treatment, water harvesting, photovoltaic panels, solar water heaters, low VOC materials
reclaiming unused parking spaces for public use.
Incentive Examples:
Permit fee reductions, reduced SDC charges, Tax credits and rebates.
Brainstorm Action Item for Green Infrastructure
13.2 20-minute neighborhoods: Support walkable neighborhoods where people can meet most of their
daily needs within a 20-minute walk through local land use regulations, development standards and
incentives.
13.2.1 Coordinate site designs with Street design for Arterials and Collector Streets to improve
public right-of-way. Provide adequate sidewalk space for pedestrian movement, street trees,
landscaping, street furniture, lighting, pedestrian shelters, sidewalk cafes, and other elements of
active pedestrian areas. Require components in building designs that offer protection to
pedestrians, such as awnings and canopies, as a means to encourage pedestrian activity along
the street and within shopping areas. (Corridor Study Code)
13.2.2 (REVISED) Evaluate current commercial standards and where appropriate revise them
to facilitate non-automobile forms of access and utilization. No use may include a drive-through
facility, excepting a drive-through facility to provide financial services, pharmaceutical
prescription dispensing, or government services are permitted.
13.2.3 Coordinate with Lane Transit District to ensure that the design of new buildings support
transit oriented development.
13.2.4 Identify areas appropriate for food carts and ensure land use code facilitates their siting.
Goal 14 Promote land use and development that protects and enhances
neighborhood character
14.1 Privacy Transitions: Promote privacy between new development and existing properties with
development standards such as height and scale transitions, setbacks, buffering with trees, and window
offsets.
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14.1.1 Create a low-medium density residential zone with transition standards and apply
between R-1 and the River Road Corridor.
14.1.1 Site middle zoning between single-family and both multifamily and C-2 zoning. Minimize
land use conflict by adding code requirements that adjoining low density and higher-density
residential land are designed to be more compatible, as well as between residential and non-
residential uses.
14.1.2 Secure funding to develop code language allowing a variety of housing types with
development standards for the River Road-Santa Clara neighborhood plan area that implements
HB 2001, including alternatives to flag lots and allowing cluster subdivisions down to a minimum
of 3 units (CA Part of HB2001)
14.1.3 Use Corridor Study code concept to inform and develop transition standards, such as
sloped setbacks, balcony offsets, and buffering, between different zones within the
neighborhood plan area. (CA Part of HB2001??? Need more discussion on balcony offsets )
14.1.4 (New) Require L-3 vegetative screening between R-1 properties when an adjacent house
is sited in such a manner that a second story window or balcony looks over an adjacent
property’s open space (backyard) within 15’ of the property line. Vegetative screening will not
be required if a written agreement is filed between neighbors with the City of Eugene.
14.1.3 Prohibit upper story balconies on housing walls that abut R-1 rear yards unless the
buildings are at least 50 feet from the property line.
14.1.4 (NEW) Increase minimum required standards when higher density development abuts
R-1 zoning and the adjacent streets aren’t developed to Eugene’s local street standard or higher
(lanes) to avoid spillover parking problems.
14.2 Neighborhood Livability: Retain and enhance neighborhood livability by mitigating noise,
identifying and preserving historical and cultural properties, and encouraging green development and
design at pedestrian scale.
14.2.1 Reduce Neighborhood noise by establishing railway quiet zones for the crossings at Irving
Road and Irvington Drive. (Important but not code)
14.2.2 Prohibit the creation of new private roads to ensure future maintenance.
14.2.3 (NEW) Increase minimum required parking requirements when higher density
development abuts R-1 zoning and the adjacent streets aren’t developed to Eugene’s local
street standard or higher (lanes) to avoid spillover parking problems.
14.2.4 Identify and inventory structures and other landmarks of historical or architectural
significance and make recommendations for their preservation. (Important but not code)
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14.2.5 Identify incompatible zoning and plan designations and inappropriate zoning and plan
designation adjacencies and work to align the zoning and plan designations to make them
compatible (Neighborhood Plan Code)
14.2.6· At five-year intervals after adoption of this plan, measure the effectiveness of policies
and actions established in this plan. Utilize the results to review the document and adopt
revisions to achieve those policies and actions that are still applicable.
14.2.7· Ameliorate the effect of increased density and infill by providing both a clear and
objective design path and discretionary path with standards and design review processes.
14.3 Willamette River Compatibility: Create clear and objective development standards such as height
limits, sloped setbacks, and buffering standards for development fronting the Willamette Greenway in
the neighborhood plan area to better implement the Willamette Greenway state and local policies.
14.3.1 Adopt lot-specific plan designations and zoning with development standards such as
height limits, sloped setbacks, and buffering standards in a defined area along the Willamette
Greenway within the neighborhood plan area to maintain a low density edge. (Corridor Study
code)
OR
14.3.1 (NEW) Revise Willamette Greenway map to include developed parcels and develop new
objective standards to prevent more intensive development or redevelopment.
14.3.2 Prevent upzoning within the Willamette Greenway within redefined boundary.
14.3.3 Provide Willamette River Greenway protections that include clear and objective
standards for development that lies within the greenway boundaries yet to be redefined.
14.3.4 Provide incentives, such as reductions, to SDC’s and/or provide tax credits to support
preservation of the Willamette River Greenway via conservation easements.
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Community Vision Statement
The River Road and Santa Clara Neighborhoods exude a strong sense of place. They
are welcoming and inclusive neighborhoods for people of all backgrounds. River Road
and Santa Clara celebrate and nurture community unity and diverse cultures, and
honors the rich history of farming in the neighborhoods. The community recognizes
the value of natural assets, such as the River, and thriving shared spaces, such as
parks, schools and local businesses. Our neighborhoods are safe, resilient, and
engaged, with strong social networks and reliable public services.
Goal 15: Ensure our community is welcoming and inclusive
15.1 Promote a welcoming environment and inclusive approach to the work of the Community
Organizations.
15.1.1 Respond promptly to any instance of racism, discrimination and/or hate in the
neighborhoods by designating a board member to follow issues and share information, voting as
a board to condemn actions, and sending an email update to the community.
15.1.2 RRCO/SCCO participate in Hate and Bias Prevention training
15.1.3 RRCO/SCCO vote as a board to support local, state or national measures that support the
community.
15.1.4 RRCO and SCCO collaborate with City and County who could provide materials and,
together develop a strategy for graffiti abatement in the neighborhoods.
15.1.5 Maintain a standing meeting agenda item for addressing issues important to youth and
seniors, LGBTQ neighbors low-income residents, people with disabilities, and communities of
color. Recruit organizations and schools to participate in SCCO meetings and lead the agenda item
by volunteering with nonprofits and schools.
15.1.6 Connect with all residents. Increase opportunities for under-represented residents,
including people with disabilities, non-English speakers, our LGBTQ neighbors, communities of
color, youth, families, seniors, and unhoused residents. to fully participate in and lead community
activities 15.1.7 Host multi-cultural events and outreach with translation services, food and
entertainment.
15.1.8 Provide a list of organizations that provide social and cultural services and ADA
accommodations. Work with The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission, LULAC, CALC, Centro
Latino, SURJ and LILA* and other organizations.
15.1.9 Inventory community spaces in RRSC, provide a list of ADA features and limitations, and
ensure organizations and institutions improve ADA accessibility to community spaces, indoor and
outdoor.
15.1.10 Provide ‘Welcomers’ to focus on outreach to schools new housing developments, new
businesses, etc.– to be sure anyone new to the neighborhood feels welcome, is aware of the
neighborhood organizations and is encouraged to participate.
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15.1.11 Conduct a door to door outreach survey to residents to listen to views and get people
involved in community activities.
15.1.12 City and County provide cultural ambassadors/language translators who would assist the
Community Organizations with outreach, agenda setting, and creating and editing outreach
materials (‘welcome kits’, newsletter articles, etc.) and who would be available for non-English-
speaking residents to contact for questions related to City/County business.
15.2 Housing Affordability: Increase affordable housing opportunities in the neighborhoods (see Land Use
Goals for details)
15.3 The Unhoused Community: Advocate for housing, and provide information to community members
about housing services and social opportunities for people without stable housing
15.3.1 Facilitate community conversations about how to best provide services.
15.3.2 Provide Outreach/education to general community about issues such as homelessness.
15.3.3 Work with the city and county to Identify and advocate for rest stop , car camping sites,
tiny house villages and other housing first options.
Network with other neighborhoods and learn from their successes.
15.3.4 Work with non-profits and faith-based organizations in the neighborhood on serving the
unhoused community.
15.4 Identify and promote City and County funds and grants to support public art
15.4.1 Create and fund a program to facilitate and incentivize artistic initiatives that benefit the
River Road, Santa Clara community.
15.4.2 Encourage the creation of a clearing house for networking artistic resources.
Goal 16 Foster collaborative relationships to build a stronger and more resilient
community
16.1 Enhance RRCO and SCCO communication and outreach capabilities to reach the entire neighborhood
by establishing stable local funding
16.1.1 The City and County will partner to provide stable funding, proportional to the total
incorporated/unincorporated properties, to ensure both Community Organizations multiple
opportunities, per year, can reach all addresses within the neighborhood
16.1.2 Develop resilience action teams to design and implement projects that achieve goals of the
action plan
16.3 Gathering and Learning Spaces: Ensure access to open community gathering, sharing, and learning
spaces for all residents.
16.3.1 Identify, map, and promote gathering spaces and local services that are accessible for all
RR/SC neighbors.
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16.3.2 Identify locations to establish and support community gardens in River Road/Santa Clara.
16.4 Build and maintain resident engagement in safety through neighborhood projects which empower
neighborhood volunteers to make use of Community and Neighborhood matching grants
16.4.1 Develop and maintain neighborhood action website
16.4.2 Provide information on matching grants and best practices for neighborhood engagement
and creative placemaking
16.4.3 Use and promote matching grant funds to improve shared spaces that are not maintained
by city or county
16.5 Walkable Neighborhoods: Incentivize neighborhood development that allows residents to meet their
daily needs by foot
16.5.1 Use neighborhood associations and businesses to cross-promote programs and ideas that
increase use of active transportation and develop small businesses in the neighborhood
16.5.2 Identify and ensure that crucial transit stops along corridor are safe, covered, and fully
accessible.
16.6 Resilience Networks: Provide additional support for neighbors to build small scale resilience networks
that facilitate communication and resource sharing between neighbors and businesses to enhance
resilience.
16.6.1 Develop a mapping system for neighbors to identify their resources and neighbors in need.
Publish ideas for community building activities and empower neighborhood associations to
broaden their outreach
16.6.2 Map and connect CERT trained community members and support resilience-focused
gatherings
16.6.3 Partner with existing tool lending library program to explore an expansion into our
neighborhoods.
Goal 17 Provide comprehensive public services and community resources
responsive to the needs of the community
17.1 Address present confusion about service providers: Assure River Road and Santa Clara residents are
educated about current services providers so there is clarity about which agencies provide their services
and how to communicate with them.
17.1.1 Educate residents about what agencies are serving them and how they are funded.
Publish and make available a compendium of service agencies in River Road and Santa Clara and
their contact information.
17.1.2 Identify and publicize a single office (may be the City Manager office) that residents could
use as a resource when they have questions or concerns vis-à-vis their available public services.
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17.1.3 Address the confusion of who owns and maintains infra-structure (hydrants, streetlights,
water lines) as annexations proceed.
17.1.4 Ensure that future service installations provide for accessibility needs of senior residents.
17.2 Essential public services (safety, water, fire): Provide equitable provision of essential public services
if amalgamation and/or transition of service providers is considered.
17.2.1 Review current service provision and adopt a plan of action that addresses coordination,
improvement and/or potential transition of essential services as River Road and Santa Clara
neighborhoods evolve.
17.2.2 Make this planning process transparent by involving the community in the formulation of
these plans
17.2.3 Review essential service levels as they currently exist and ascertain what public services
are missing or deficient; and create a path to mitigating these deficiencies (example: no service
by Cahoots for unincorporated residents).
17.2.4 If service providers are amalgamated and/or transitioned, adjust current boundaries of
service districts to assure that residents, especially those who are currently outside the UGB,
continue to be served.
17.2.5 Prioritize provision of comprehensive public safety services and develop strategies for
equitable administration of those services throughout River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods.
17.2.6 Optimize conditions for the establishment of an urgent care center in the River Road and
Santa Clara neighborhood
17.3 Community resources: Provide park and recreation services as well as library service to River Road
and Santa Clara. Encourage and facilitate cultural services that enrich the community.
17.3.1 Provide a comprehensive and park and recreation system with sustainable funding to
include all of River Road and Santa Clara commensurate with the services currently provided by
the River Road Park and Recreation District.
17.3.2 Accelerate development of the planned community park and community center in Santa
Clara and continue provision of a community park and community center in River Road, currently
being filled by the River Road Parks and Recreation District.
17.3.3 Investigate the feasibility of creating a larger, regional park and recreation district which
would assure dedicated and sustainable funding for parks and recreation.
17.3.4 Advocate for a branch library in River Road or Santa Clara.
Goal 18 Increase resilience in local food, water, and disaster preparedness systems
necessary for human health and wellbeing
18.1 Green Infrastructure: Infrastructure development will be resilient to disasters, enhance stability of
food, water, energy systems and preserve ecosystem functions.
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18.1.1 Develop standards for large developers to offset new infrastructure demands with onsite
energy generation and water retention.
18.1.2 Assess existing critical infrastructure such as streets, electrical grid, stormwater system,
etc. to determine key weaknesses in the event of a natural disaster
18.1.3 Develop a prioritized list of projects based on infrastructure assessment
18.1.4 Ensure that each neighborhood has sufficient FEMA drop off sites, water access points, and
at least one sheltering location per neighborhood according to disaster planning
18.2 Increase home and neighborhood food production and storage through local land use regulations
and community education, outreach and programs.
18.2.1 Encourage development of community food sharing/food swapping systems
18.2.2 Allow owner maintenance of landscaping between sidewalk and curb.
18.2.3 Permit small scale collective sale of neighborhood produce
18.3 Renewable Resources and Energy: Promote renewable resources and energy conservation to
decrease reliance on public utility grid through community education, outreach and incentives.
18.3.1 Widely share up to date information on opportunities and rules around stormwater flow
and rainwater catchment in our area
18.3.2 Share information on graywater and encourage safe implementation
18.3.3 Work with city of Eugene to develop performance criteria for retrofits that improve house
envelope or increase resilience at reduced fees
18.3.4 Promote utility incentives for energy conservation programs
18.3.5 Ensure infiltration of all residential stormwater through information, advocacy, and
mapping problem areas
18.4 Neighborhood-wide Emergency Preparedness: Educate and prepare for natural disasters by funding
regular Community Emergency Response Team training and through community volunteer efforts
18.4.1 Create opportunities for annual CERT training and disaster plan training
18.4.2 Provide water purification options at identified locations
18.4.3 Encourage the identification of most vulnerable residents who would need additional
support in a disaster.
18.4.4 Create centralized emergency centers that will provide water, food, emergency supplies
and electricity in case of natural disaster
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CODE FRAMEWORK
CITY OF EUGENE | RIVER ROAD CORRIDOR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
February 18, 2020
Table of Contents
1.Introduction/Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.Design Principles .................................................................................................................................. 3
3.River Road Corridor Zones ................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Corridor Mixed-Use (COR-MU) ..................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Corridor Residential (COR-RES) ................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Residential Middle Options (R-M and R-M Plus) .......................................................................... 9
3.4 Low-Density Residential (R-1) .................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Other existing zones ................................................................................................................... 11
4.Preliminary Regulating Plans ............................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Zoning Map ................................................................................................................................. 11
5.Development and Lot Standards ....................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Base Development Standards by Zone ..................................................................................... 13
5.2 Development Standards by Housing Types .............................................................................. 15
6.Design Standards Outline .................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Design Topics ............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Organization of Design Standards and Guidelines ................................................................... 17
6.3 Draft Design Standard Considerations ...................................................................................... 20
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1. Introduction/Purpose
The Code Framework is intended to present the preliminary regulating plan, zones, and form giving
development standards for the River Road Corridor Study Area. The purpose of the Code Framework is
to establish the overall direction of the zone prior to the detailed development in the Administrative
Draft Code.
The Code Framework is organized into the following sections:
• Design Principles. The Design Principles provide the high-level vision for the Corridor Study
Area developed by the community and City of Eugene. These formulate the intent of the code
but are not enforceable and may not be included as part of the final code.
• River Road Base Zones. This section describes the overall character of the zones in the
Corridor Study Area. As discussed with the City of Eugene, the zones will be utilized as
generalized “Corridor” districts that may be used throughout the City. Each new base zone
includes the following:
o Purpose Statement. Provides direct guidance and relevance of the zones to the River
Road area. Each statement defines a general purpose of the zone that may be applied
elsewhere in the City.
o Design Objectives. Guiding principles for the Design Guidelines and Standards. The
design objectives are not enforceable but set the intent for each district and provide a
basis for developing design standards and guidelines. The Design Objectives may be
omitted from the final code for the new zones.
o Example Development Typologies. Images and diagrams of development typologies
that are allowed in the zone.
• Preliminary Regulating Plans. This section includes a map of the proposed zones in the River
Road Corridor Area and a map illustrating frontages where a ground floor active frontage may
be required.
• Development Standards. This section outlines high-level development standards for each
new zone in the River Road Corridor Study Area. The section includes a detailed development
standards table.
• Design Standards Outline. This section provides a preliminary outline of how the Guidelines
and Standards sections of the Code will be organized, including topics to be addressed in each
section.
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2. Design Principles
This section provides the Design Principles for the River Road Corridor Area. The Design Principles will
not be included in the zoning code. The Design Principles are included only in the Code Framework to
help provide context for key code elements. The purpose of the Design Principles are as follows:
• Inform topics regulated by the River Road Zones
• Inform the intended results of the regulations
• Inform how the regulations are applied
• Provide a connection between the River Road/Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan and the River
Road Zones
Draft Design Principles
Access to the River – Provide direct routes to the natural resource amenities of the Willamette River,
especially for people traveling on foot and bicycle, and opportunities to see and hear the River from
throughout River Road and Santa Clara.
Green Network – Connect the neighborhoods through parks, natural resource areas, streets with
trees and stormwater facilities, and wildlife habitat permeating through public and private spaces.
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20-Minute Neighborhood – Encourage a neighborhood where people can meet most of their daily
needs, including shopping, work, school, socializing, and gathering, within a safe, convenient, and
inviting 20-minute walking distance.
Community Gathering Spaces – Create places for people to gather and socialize throughout the
neighborhood at parks, public plazas, businesses, transit station areas, schools, community centers,
and other welcoming locations.
Neighborhood Centers – Plan for areas of higher activity and mixed-uses at key centers along the
Corridor where transit, businesses, a variety of housing options, gathering spaces, and other
neighborhood places are concentrated.
Centers and Not Centers – Along the Corridor, balance the placement of Centers with other places
that are less concentrated and lower-intensity to create a rhythm of active and quieter spaces.
Buffer Existing Uses – Use a blend of open spaces, landscape and green network places, and use and
development standards to provide buffer and spacing between uses and help mitigate undue impacts
from adjacent development uses.
Buffer the Greenway - Use a blend of open spaces, landscape and green network places, and use and
development standards to provide buffer and spacing between the Willamette Greenway and existing
and new development and public access sites, helping preserve the quiet and secluded qualities of
the neighborhood river.
Active Streets in Centers – Encourage active business, housing, and public uses along streets in
Neighborhood Centers with projects and spaces that have a strong street presence and unify public
and private spaces.
3. River Road Corridor Zones
The zoning code framework for River Road Corridor creates four new base zones:
• Corridor Mixed-Use (COR-MU)
• Corridor Residential (COR-RES)
• Residential Middle Options (R-M)
• Residential Middle Options Plus (R-M Plus)
These new zones (COR-MU, COR-RES, R-M and R-M Plus) will replace most existing zoning
designations (C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, GO and AG) in the River Road Corridor area.
The new zones will regulate residential building types in addition to land use and permit
requirements. The residential building types will be defined in the Admin Draft Code. The State of
Oregon Model Code for Middle Housing (under development in 2020) will also create definitions for
these types and the final code draft should align with the Oregon Model Code definitions.
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The following zones present in the River Road Corridor area will remain as is:
• Agricultural (AG)
• Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
• Community Commercial (C-2)
• Mixed-Use Employment (E-2)
• General Office (GO)
• Light-Medium Industrial (I-2)
• Public Land (PL)
• Low-Density Residential (R-1)
• Medium-Density Residential (R-2)
• Special Area – Historic (S-H)
Please note that the passage of Oregon H.B.2001 (2019) will affect R-1 zoning. The impact of the bill is
yet to be fully determined.
The height for the COR-MU and COR-RES zones are regulated through a height overlay designation. In
the River Road area, all COR-MU zones are COR-MU/55 with a maximum 55 ft height with a bonus to 65
ft for affordable housing. The COR-RES zones are all COR-RES/40 with a maximum height of 40 ft.
The applicability of the new zones will follow existing policy on annexation and legal non-conforming
uses. For parcels that are under jurisdiction of the county, the new zones will only apply upon
annexation. Non-conforming uses and structures will follow the policy of the 9.1220 and 9.1230 of the
Eugene Municipal Code.
3.1 Corridor Mixed-Use (COR-MU)
Purpose
The purpose of the Corridor Mixed-Use (COR-MU) zone is to create thriving mixed-use neighborhood
centers at key locations to provide a community gathering space, commercial services, and a 20-
minute neighborhood for the residential zones adjacent to the corridor.
Some development standards and design guidelines/standards for the COR-MU zone will be organized
by commercial/mixed-use projects and 100% residential projects.
Building Types
• Mixed-use buildings (i.e. ground-floor businesses with housing on upper floors)
• Stand-alone commercial buildings, offices, and small shops and restaurants
• Stand-alone residential, including townhouses and multi-family housing types
Design Objectives
(1) Encourage new buildings with appropriate height and relationship to the street that promote a
long-term transition to a highly walkable, safe, and active streetscape.
(2) Combine engaging street side character with gradual building scale transitions between uses of
greater and lesser intensity to foster residential livability.
(3) Incorporate a range of open spaces as part of development to enrich the public realm, support
commercial activity, and create community meeting places.
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(4) Encourage design characteristics for mixed commercial uses that support a successful business
environment through opportunities for street side cafes, on-street merchandizing, window shopping,
and inviting access to businesses.
(5) Encourage design characteristics for apartment and condominium uses that create inviting and
safe entrance areas, a sense of community and safety, and a pedestrian scale that invites neighbors to
walk about the district.
(6) Incorporate a mix of vehicular parking options that support an increased use of shared vehicles,
bicycles, public transit, and innovative transportation solutions.
Example Development Typologies
Retail
Mixed-use Office/Retail
Mixed-use Residential/Retail Residential
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3.2 Corridor Residential (COR-RES)
Purpose
The purpose of the Corridor Residential (COR-RES) zone is to increase density and housing choices
along key transit corridors and adjacent to neighborhood centers and transition from higher density
mixed-use districts to lower density residential areas.
Building Types
• Accessory dwelling units
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Quadplexes
• Courtyard Houses
• Cottage cluster housing
• Townhouses
• 2-3 story multifamily
Draft Design Objectives
(1) Encourage a variety of housing types and sizes that offer options at multiple price points and
contribute positively to the character of the neighborhood and walkable streetscape.
(2) Provide Housing Type options that transition between mixed-use and multi-family zones and
single-family zones.
(3) Provide Housing Type options that increase density while maintaining consistency of building
scale and character with existing single-family dwellings.
(4) Provide attractive and highly functional open spaces that benefit residents and enhance the
walking experience within the neighborhood.
(5) Promote cohesive architecture that is visually appealing, context sensitive, and uses high quality
building materials.
(6) Incorporate sustainable design elements and green building techniques.
(7) Minimize the impact of vehicular uses on the pedestrian environment and adjacent properties.
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Example Development Typologies
2-3 Story Multifamily
Quadplex
3 Story Townhouses Cottage Cluster
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3.3 Residential Middle Options (R-M and R-M Plus)
Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Middle Options (R-M) and Residential Middle Options Plus (R-M Plus)
zones are to allow increased density and housing choices near key transit corridors that fit into the
scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods. The R-M Plus district is located along major
connector streets to create a strong street presence and increase density along key corridors. The R-M
district has a lower density, a height limit that restricts buildings to two and half stories, and does not
allow townhouses or quadplexes. The R-M Plus district allows up to three story buildings including
townhouses and quadplexes.
Building Types
• Detached Single-family
• Accessory dwelling units
• Single-family
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Courtyard Houses
• Cottage cluster housing
Building Types allowed only in R-M Plus
• Quadplexes
• Townhouses
Draft Design Objectives
(1) Encourage a variety of housing types and sizes that offer options at multiple price points and
contribute positively to the character of the neighborhood and walkable streetscape.
(2) Provide Housing Type options that transition between mixed-use and multi-family zones and
single-family zones.
(3) Provide Housing Type options that increase density while maintaining consistency of building
scale and character with existing single-family dwellings.
(4) Provide attractive and highly functional open spaces that benefit residents and enhance the
walking experience within the neighborhood.
(5) Promote cohesive architecture that is visually appealing, context sensitive and uses high quality
building materials.
(6) Incorporate sustainable design elements and green building techniques.
(7) Minimize the impact of vehicular uses on the pedestrian environment and adjacent properties.
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Example Development Typologies
Duplex/Triplex
Townhouses
Quadplex Separated Townhouses
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3.4 Low-Density Residential (R-1)
The purpose of the R-1 Low-Density Residential zone is to implement the comprehensive plan by
providing areas for low-density residential use. The R-1 zone is designated for one-family dwellings
with some allowance for other types of dwellings and is also intended to provide a limited range of
non-residential uses that can enhance the quality of low-density residential areas. With the passage of
HB2001, parcels zoned R-1 will be required to include duplexes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
and may allow all Residential Middle Options building types with restrictions based on minimum
lot/parcel sizes and dimensions.
3.5 Other existing zones
Most of the parcels within the planning area will be rezoned to apply the new zones or will be rezoned
at time of annexation. For the remaining parcels, the existing zoning designations will continue to
apply (See Section 4 Preliminary Regulating Plans).
The following zones will not change:
• Agricultural (AG)
• Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
• Community Commercial (C-2)
• Mixed-Use Employment (E-2)
• General Office (GO)
• Light-Medium Industrial (I-2)
• Public Land (PL)
• Low-Density Residential (R-1)
• Medium-Density Residential (R-2)
• Special Area – Historic (S-H)
4. Preliminary Regulating Plans
4.1 Zoning Map
The Zoning Map identifies the zone for each parcel within the River Road Corridor Area and the
surrounding neighborhood. In addition, possible parcels that may have a Frontage/Activation
Requirement in the Design Standards section are identified. The details of the requirement will be
included in the Administrative Draft Code.
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Zoning Map
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5. Development and Lot Standards
The development standards are preliminary high-level standards, building typologies, and detailed
standards in draft form provided in the tables below. Residential zone siting requirements, occupancy
requirements, land use and permit requirements, and special use limitations will be included in the
Administrative Draft Code.
5.1 Base Development Standards by Zone
Zone ID
River Road
COR-MU
River Road
COR-RES
River Road
R-M Plus
River Road
R-M R-1
Zone District Corridor Mixed-
Use
Corridor
Residential
Residential
Middle Options
Plus
Residential
Middle Options
Low-Density
Residential
(existing)
Building Types
(Detailed list of
land use and
permit
requirements to
be provided in
Admin Draft
Code)
• Mixed-use
buildings (i.e.
ground-floor
businesses
with housing
on upper
floors)
• Stand-alone
commercial
buildings,
offices, and
small shops
and
restaurants
• Stand-alone
residential,
including
townhouses
and multi-
family housing
types
• Accessory
dwelling units
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Courtyard
Houses
• Cottage
cluster
housing
• Quadplexes
• Townhouses
• Rowhouses
• 2-3 story
multifamily
• Detached
Single-family
• Accessory
dwelling units
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Courtyard
Houses
• Cottage
cluster
housing
• Quadplexes
• Townhouses
• Rowhouses
• Detached
Single-family
• Accessory
dwelling units
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
• Courtyard
Houses
• Cottage
cluster
housing
• Detached
Single-family
• Accessory
dwelling units
• Duplexes
• Triplexes
(through a
planned-unit
development)
*Pending
changes from
recent HB
2001
legislation
Dwelling Units
per Acre
Minimum (Net)
n/a for mixed-
use;
30 dwelling units
per acre for 100%
residential
14 dwelling unit
per acre
0 0 0
Dwelling Units
per Acre
Maximum (Net)
(not inclusive of
ADU’s)
Determined
through
development
standards
Determined
through
development
standards
28 dwelling units
per acre
(no maximum for
Detached Single-
family, Duplexes,
or Triplexes)
20 dwelling units
per acre
(no maximum for
Detached Single-
family, Duplexes,
or Triplexes)
14 dwelling units
per acre
Height (feet)
Maximum
55ft/65ft bonus
for affordable
housing
40 ft 40 ft 30 ft 30 ft
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Zone ID
River Road
COR-MU/60
River Road
COR-RES/40
River Road
R-M Plus
River Road
R-M R-1
Zone District Corridor Mixed-
Use
Corridor
Residential
Residential
Middle Options
Plus
Residential
Middle Options
Low-Density
Residential
(existing)
Lot Area
Minimum
No minimum By housing type
(see next page)
By housing type
(see next page)
By housing type
(see next page)
Lot Area
Maximum
No maximum By housing type By housing type By housing type
Lot Coverage
Maximum
75% By housing type By housing type By housing type 50%
Street Setback
Minimum
10 ft (15 ft for
residential)
By housing type 10 ft, 18 ft for
garages
10 ft, 18 ft for
garages
10 ft, 18 ft for
garages
Street Setback
Maximum
20 ft By housing type 20 ft
40 ft
Minimum
Building
Frontage within
minimum and
maximum street
setback
60% of parcel
width
By housing type By housing type By housing type
Interior Side
Setback
Minimum
(additional
transition
standards TBD)
5 ft or
minimum of 10 ft
between
buildings
5 ft or
minimum of 15 ft
between
buildings
5 ft or
minimum of 15 ft
between
buildings
5 ft or
minimum of 10 ft
between
buildings
5 ft or
minimum of 10 ft
between
buildings
Interior Rear
yard Setback
Minimum
(additional
transition
standards TBD)
5 ft or
minimum of 10
feet between
buildings
5 ft up to 1 story
15 ft above 1
story
5 ft up to 1 story
15 ft above 1
story
5 ft up to 1 story
10 ft above 1
story
5 ft up to 1 story
10 ft above 1
story
Transitions to
Residential
(additional
transition
standards TBD)
10 ft setback, 25
ft height limit
plus 8/12 plane,
planting regs,
balcony
restrictions,
alternative
measures:
Design Standards
TBD
Design Standards
TBD
Design Standards
TBD
Design Standards
TBD
Building Length
Maximum
200 ft 150 ft 150 ft 80 ft
Usable Open
Space Minimum
20 % of lot area
or 15% of living
area
By housing type By housing type By housing type
Parking Per Eugene Code Per Eugene Code Per Eugene Code
Per Eugene Code
Per Eugene Code
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Parking
Parking will be regulated per the Eugene citywide parking requirements. For the Middle Housing
Types, parking will not be required to be covered. Parking location and form will be regulated through
design standards.
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4,500 sf for
subdivision
1,600 sf for
each home
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Minimum
(additional design
standards for flag lots TBD)
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60 ft for
subdivision
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townhouse
lot
22 ft* per
detached
products
60 ft
Lot Coverage
Maximum 50% 50% 50% 60% 60% 75% 60%
Minimum Building
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minimum and
maximum front
setback
40% of
parcel
width
60% of
parcel
width
60% of
parcel
width
40% of
parcel
width
40% of
parcel
width
60% of parcel
width
60% of
parcel
width
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unit
250 sf per
unit
250 sf per
unit
200 sf per
unit
150 sf per
unit
Building Scale and
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townhouses
without
building
break
by zone
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6. Design Standards Outline
The Design Guidelines and Standards will be organized by housing type for all residential
development in the COR-MU, COR-RES, R-M, and R-M Plus zones and be provided by the following
topics: Site Design and Building Design. For lower density housing types utilized in the COR-MU zone,
the code will refer to the standards by housing type.
The Design Guidelines and Standards for non-residential and mixed-use building types in the COR-MU
zone will be organized by the following topics: Site Design and Building Design.
This section of the Code Framework outlines the topics to be covered and the method and
organizational structure for the clear and objective design standards and the discretionary approval
criteria.
6.1 Design Topics
The following outline represents the topics that will be covered by the Development Standards
Site Design
1) Building Location/Placement
2) Site Access
3) Surface Parking
4) Frontage Character
a) Active Frontage Locations
b) Building Setbacks
c) River Road Frontage
5) Utilities
6) Landscaping
7) Large Sites
8) Flag Lots
Building Design
1) Building Massing
2) Transitions to adjacent properties
3) Connections and transitions to Willamette
Greenway
4) Building Articulation
5) Fenestration
6) Ground Floor Design
a) Commercial Storefronts
b) Ground Floor Office
c) Residential Entries
i) Stoops
ii) Porches
iii) Terrace
iv) Frontage Court
7) Usable Open Space
a) Required Usable Open Space
b) Common Open Space
c) Private Open Space
8) Parking Garages + Structured Parking
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6.2 Organization of Design Standards and Guidelines
Each new zone will have a set of applicable development standards and design standards that are
clear and objective. In addition, each district will have a set of design guidelines associated with each
design standard. As an alternative to compliance with the design standards, an applicant may apply
for approval of an alternative through the Design Review process in accordance with the provisions of
EC 9.3190.
The design guidelines and standards will be organized in the code on a one to one basis. The design
standard will provide discretionary criteria for meeting a design topic. The guideline criteria can be
met in a clear and objective way by meeting the requirements of the associated design standard.
Should the applicant decide to meet the design guideline criteria in a way that does not meet the
standard but provides better outcome, the applicant may pursue an Adjustment Review or Design
Review path.
Examples:
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6.3 Draft Design Standard Considerations
The following section outlines preliminary design considerations for special topics identified by the
City and community through the River Road Corridor Plan process. These considerations outline
potential direction for the Design Standards that will be developed in the Administrative Draft Code.
Site Design
• Frontage/Activation Requirements
a) Special design requirements are established for buildings located on parcels identified in the
Zoning Map as Possible Frontage/Activation areas. Potential requirements may include:
i) Minimum percentage of frontage required to be “active frontage” with associated building
design requirements
ii) Building design requirements that allow for flexible ground floor land uses that can
support commercial retail uses
iii) Building design requirements that specify minimum transparency, depth of active space,
proximity to sidewalk, and other similar requirements that provide for an active frontage.
Building Design
• Transitions to adjacent properties
a) In addition to the development standards for each zone, additional design standards will
regulate concern about privacy and adjacencies in residential areas.
i) Minimum landscape buffer requirements
ii) Additional interior setback requirements when transitioning to single-story buildings
iii) Limit height through a sloping plane from lower height districts
iv) Limit location and setback of balconies and roof terraces
v) Require offset windows adjacent to existing buildings
• Transitions to Willamette Greenway
a) 100-foot building setback from top of bank (aligned with water resource overlay)
b) Additional landscape buffer
c) Restrict fences fronting Willamette Greenway
d) Limit height through a sloping plane adjacent to river
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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Work Session: Franklin Boulevard Transformation Project Update #2 Meeting Date: March 9, 2020 Agenda Item Number: 2 Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Larisa Varela
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-6887
ISSUE STATEMENT The Franklin Boulevard Transformation Project has developed a preferred alternative for redesigning Franklin Boulevard from I-5 to Alder Street, with the goal of creating a safe and comfortable street for people walking, biking, rolling, using public transportation and driving. This work session is an opportunity for City Council to receive an update on the project and view the preferred alternative.
BACKGROUND The City of Eugene’s adopted land use and transportation plans identify Franklin Boulevard as one of six key corridors in Eugene. Key Corridors are streets that have or are planned to have frequent transit service (approximately every 15 minutes or less). Franklin is an especially important corridor because it serves as the spine of the regional EmX bus rapid transit system. The Franklin Boulevard Transformation project has built off of the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan. In this vision from the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan, Franklin is transformed by:
Providing the retail services needed by residents of a vibrant neighborhood and an
attractive and distinctive travel corridor that facilitates safe and efficient movement by
all modes of transportation. Residents and visitors experience a unique and welcoming
entrance to the city and the University of Oregon, arriving by bike, bus, car and foot. The
multiway boulevard encourages use by pedestrians and shoppers by separating through
traffic from local access traffic, increasing safety throughout the corridor and providing
a quieter edge as well as parking options on the local access lane. Vibrant, green foliage
in well-designed landscaping, pedestrian scale lighting and attractive, human-scaled
architecture all blend to create a sense of vitality fused with elements of nature. While the multiway boulevard street design concept will not move forward through the Franklin Blvd Transformation Project, the new design concept that has emerged through public involvement retains the values articulated in the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan vision. The purpose of the project is to:
Transform Franklin Blvd from an automobile-oriented state highway arterial to a pleasant, safe, comfortable, high quality walking, biking and transit street while providing for motor vehicle traffic.
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Be consistent with adopted land use and transportation plans developed by the City of Eugene, University of Oregon and Lane Transit District.
Support increased residential density, changes in urban form and mixed-use development that we are currently and will continue to see rapidly being built on the corridor.
City staff have worked with a team of design, engineering and public involvement consultants to develop a preferred alternative for Franklin Boulevard that supports both the project’s purpose and the adopted Walnut Station Specific Area Plan. Initial design concepts were developed with the community over a four-day design workshop in late January 2019. These designs were refined into three corridor alternatives and then brought back to the community in May of 2019 for additional input. Now, the preferred alternative that was created based on public input and technical analysis will be presented to the community at an Open House on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 3:30-6:30pm at the Ford Alumni Center. A triple bottom line analysis was used in the development of the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan. Selecting a new preferred alternative for the corridor was informed by evaluation criteria that incorporate the triple bottom line.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL DIRECTION July 12, 2010, Meeting Move to adopt an ordinance concerning the Walnut Station Mixed-Use Center, included as Ordinance Version A with Exhibits A through I (Motion passed with amendments). Through this ordinance, City Council adopted the Walnut Station Specific Area Plan.
May 28, 2019, Work Session
COUNCIL OPTIONS This is an informational item. No action is requested.
SUGGESTED MOTION This is an informational item only.
ATTACHMENTS None
FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Larisa Varela, Transportation Planner Telephone: 541-682-6887 Staff E-Mail: LVarela@eugene-or.gov
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