HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2C: Approval of Annexation Request for School District 4J
ECC
UGENE ITY OUNCIL
AIS
GENDA TEM UMMARY
Adoption of Resolution 4948 Annexing Land to the City of Eugene
(School District 4-J, A 08-1)
Meeting Date: October 13, 2008 Agenda Item Number: 2C
Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Heather O’Donnell
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541/682-5488
ISSUE STATEMENT
The City Council will take action on a resolution to annex a parcel of land located on the east side of
Coburg Road, north of Kinney Loop, south of Game Farm Road, and owned by Eugene School
District 4-J.
BACKGROUND
On September 15, 2008, the City Council held a public hearing on the annexation of the subject
property. At the public hearing, the City Council heard testimony from Jonathan Lauch, representing
Eugene School District 4-J. No other testimony, written or otherwise, was received at the hearing.
Following the close of the public hearing, the City Council left the record open until 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, September 19, 2008, and asked that Mr. Lauch submit his comments in writing. During the open
record period, the only written testimony received was submitted by Mr. Lauch. This testimony is
provided as Attachment D.
Previously, on July 14, 2008, the City Council voted to defer action on the proposed annexation until
after holding a public hearing as allowed under the annexation application procedures of the Eugene
Code. Accordingly, the September 15, 2008, public hearing was scheduled and public notice was
provided in accordance with Eugene Code requirements. No written testimony was received prior to the
public hearing. As addressed in the attached findings, the proposed annexation request complies with
the approval criteria from the Eugene Code, as the subject property is located within the urban growth
boundary and contiguous to city limits, and given that the minimum level of key urban services can be
provided.
Approval of an annexation request requires the City to adopt a resolution. To comply with the Charter
requirements for resolutions, a draft resolution approving the requested annexation has been prepared
and is attached for reference (Attachment A). The Planning Director’s findings, which provide analysis
of the proposal’s compliance with applicable approval criteria, are attached to the draft resolution as
Exhibit C. In considering the draft resolution, the City Council will consider the supporting findings and
can either accept them as proposed, or amend them as necessary.
Additional background information regarding this request, including relevant application materials, is
included for reference as Attachment B. A full copy of all materials in the record is available at the
Permit and Information Center.
Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M081013\S0810132C.doc
RELATED CITY POLICIES
The Metro Plan and the Willakenzie Area Plan contain the policies that are related to this annexation
request. The Metro Plan and the Willakenzie Area Plan policies applicable to this request are addressed
in the Planning Director’s findings and recommendation (Exhibit C of Attachment A).
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The City Council may consider the following options:
1. Adopt the draft resolution.
2. Adopt the draft resolution with specific modifications as determined by the City Council.
3. Deny the draft resolution. To deny the request, the City Council must make findings that the
annexation request is not consistent with the approval criteria of the Eugene Code.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the draft resolution.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to adopt Resolution 4948 annexing land to the City of Eugene (School District 4-J, A 08-1).
ATTACHMENTS
A.Draft Annexation Resolution with Exhibits A through C
Exhibit A: Legal Description
Exhibit B: Map of Applicant’s Annexation Request
Exhibit C: Planning Director Recommendation and Findings
B.Applicant’s Annexation Request Materials
C.Utility Maps
D.Written Testimony from Jonathan P. Lauch, Eugene School District 4-J, received September 18,
2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Heather O’Donnell
Telephone: 541/682-5488
Staff E-Mail: heather.m.odonnell@ci.eugene.or.us
Z:\CMO\2008 Council Agendas\M081013\S0810132C.doc