HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19886ORDINANCE NO. l J~rS'~'~p
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 1~ EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD
METROPOLITAN AKEA GENEI~AI~ PLAN (METRO PLAN) DIAGKAM
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds as follows:
1. The City of Springfield has initiated amendments to the Eugene-
Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) pertaining to the plan
designation for 6 areas within the Gateway planning area.
2, The Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County Planning Commissions
held public hearings on the Gateway Refinement Plan and associated Metro Plan
Diagram amendment proposals on Uctvber 2, 1991. Adoption of these proposed
amendments has been recommended by the Eugene, Springfield, and Lane
County Planning Commissions. Notice of the public hearings before the Planning
Commission and City Council has been given as required by Eugene Code, 1971,
Section 9.134.
3. The Springfield and Eugene City Council s and the Lane County
Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on January 29,1992 on the
proposed Gateway Refinement Plan and associated Metro Plan Diagram
amendment proposals. Gn March 2, 1992, the Springfield City Council adopted
Ordinance Nv. 5611 adopting the proposed Plan Diagram amendments. Cn
April 15,1992, the Lane County Board of Commissioners adopted Grdinance No.
PA1913 adopting the proposed Plan Diagram amendments.
4. The proposed amendments to the Metro Plan diagram are necessary
to implement the Gateway Refinement Plan Diagram.
5. The proposed plan amendments are consistent with applicable
Statewide Planning Goals, and meet other criteria for approval of Metro Plan
amendments as required by Section 9.128 of the Eugene Code as shown in the
Endings attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
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TIC CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The findings set forth above and. incorporated herein by
reference and the findings contained in Exhibit A attached hereto are adopted.
Section 2. The Plan Diagram of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan
Area General Plan Metro Plan} is hereby amended to incorporate the plan
designations identified in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
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„fie, ti n if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this ordinance is far any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof,
Passed by the City Council this
day of November 1992
Approved by the Mayor this
day of November 1992
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EXHIBIT A
NOTE: This document represents findings based on the recommendations of the Springfield Planning
Commission. References to staff recommendations and Plan Advisory Committee recommendations
have been deleted. References to specific Planning Commission recommended changes tv the Draft
Gateway Refinement Plan will be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these
findings.
FINDINGs
DEMONSTRATING CONSISTENCY OF EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN
AREA GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM AMENDMENTS PROPOSED IN THE
GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN WITH STATEVIDE PLANNING GOALS
AND GUIDELINES, METRO PLAN TEXT, AND GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT
Section 7.065 ~2} of the Springfield Development Code {SDC} implements Metro Plan policies
concerning Approval of Metro Plan amendments. In accordance with SDC 7.065, the fallowing criteria
must be applied in approving or denying Metro Plan amendments: (a} the amendment must be
consistent with the relevant Statewide Planning Goals,,.; =b} adoption of the amendment must not
make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent; and ~c} the amendment must not be a Plan update
amendment, unless the amendment has been initiated by the governing bodies of the City of Eugene,
City of Springfield, and Lane County...
STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS
The following Statewide Goals are applicable to the Gateway Refinement Plan area Metro Plan Diagram
amendments.
Goal ~ , Citi,~en Involvement
Goal ~ is intended to ensure that citizens are involved in all stages of the planning process. It directs
planning bodies to; provide information tv the public, involve citizens in all stages of the planning
process at a level appropriate to the scale of the effort, route proposals through the official "committee
for citizen involvement" (which is the Planning Commission in Springfield's case}, make the technical
information available and understandable, ensure that two way communication occurs between the
citizen and planning agencies, and ensure that policy makers respond to the citizens with the reasons
for their decisions.
Findings:
~} In February and March of 7990, priortostaff development of draft plan elements, two
neighborhood forums were held in the Refinement Plan area. Notices of the public
forums were mailed to all property owners and residents of the Refinement Plan area.
Over ~ 00 people attended each of the forums. People who attended the forums were
asked to fill out questionnaires indicating their opinions about critical issues related to
future growth of the Gateway area. The responses were compiled and considered by
staff in development of draft plan elements.
~} In April of ~ 990, Springfield's Committee for Citizen Involvement ~CCI} appointed a
seventeen-member Plan Advisory Committee (PAC} to provide input throughout the
development of the draft Refinement Plan. The PAC, as formulated by the CCI, was
made up of i 3 voting, citizen members, and 4non-voting, ex-officio members. The
citizen members were selected to represent geographic regions within the Re#inement
Plan area, as well as various special interest ar issue areas. The PAC held twenty
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meetings between May, 1890 and February, 1991, to review and formulate
recommendations ondraft plan elements. The PAC convened two additional meetings
in April, 1991, to finalize their recommendations for aPAC-recommended draft
Refinement Plan.
33 Notices of PAC meetings and Springfield Planning Commission work session were sent
to over 220 interested parties on an ongoing basis.
4} Time was allocated at every PAC meeting for public comment.
5} Letters were sent to all owners of property for which a change in Metro Plan
designation or zoning was recommended.
6} Legal notice of the joint public hearings held by the Springfield, Eugene, and Lane
County planning commissions was printed in the Springfield News and the Register
Guard on September 11, 1891.
7} Notification of the joint planning commission public hearings was mailed to all property
owners and residents of the Refinement Plan area on September 12, 1991.
8} The staff report and findings were made available to the public seven days prior to the
initial evidentiary hearing,
Goal 2~ ~„„Land„Use Planning
Goal 2 mandates the establishment of a land use planning process and policy framework to be use as
a basis for all land use decisions. It requires special district plans to conform to the adapted
comprehensive plan.
Findings:
1 } Land uses, natural and historic resources, and public facilities were inventoried and
evaluated as part of the Gateway area planning process,
2} Metro Plan criteria and policies for determination of land use designations were applied
in making the legislative [and use decisions as part of the planning process. Additional
criteria that were developed and systematically applied to determine site-specific land
use designation are clearly stated in the Refinement Plan.
3} Citizen involvement was an integral part of every phase of the planning process see
findings for Goal ~ above}.
4} The Metro Plan Diagram amendments are consistent with the Metro Plan's text and
with the Gateway Refinement Plan.
Goal 5 0 en S aces Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources
Goal 5 is intended to "conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources." Goal 5 compels
local governments to provide programs that will: "~ 1 }insure open .space, (2} protect scenic and historic
areas and natural resources for future generations, and i3} promote healthy and visually attractive
environments in harmony with the natural landscape character.
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Findings:
1) The Draft Metropolitan Natural Resources Special Study, i 99 ~ (NRSS, which is being
conducted in lieu of a Metro Plan update, contains an inventory and Goa! 5 analysis of
seven! natural resaurce sites in the Gateway Refinement Plan area. Unti! the NRSS is
finally adopted, interim waterside protection policies are applied to the Maple Island
Slough and the McKenzie River riparian areas, which are twa of the areas inventoried
in the NRSS, The Refinement Plan provides for development and application of a
natural resources land use designation to the Maple lsland Slough, pending adoption
of the NRSS.
2~ The Guy Lee riparian area and the Soil Conservation Service ~SCSy Channel ~6 are
inventoried in the NRSS and are recommended for redesignation to Parks and Open
Space due to their Goal 5--natural resource--values, as wel! as public recreations!
valves. See area 3 on the attached map.
3j Gateway Refinement Plan policies require delineation and assessment of wetland areas
prior to approval of development proposals affecting potential wetland areas.
Goal 81 Recreational Needs
Goa! 8 is intended "to satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where
appropriate, to provide for'the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts."
Findings:
~ y The redesignatian of area 3--the Guy Lee Park~area and the SCS Channel #6--and of
area 2--Eugene Water and Electric Board right of way-to Parks and Open Space
provides opportunitiestodevelopadditional recreationalfacilities inthe Refinement Plan
area.
~~ The development of a bikeway and pedestrian pathway. system throughout the
undeveloped and underdeveloped portions of the Refinement Plan is being studied by
the Willamalane Park District as part oftheir Comprehensive Plan update process. The
specific location of these developments wil! be secured through cooperation of the
City, Willamalane, and affected property owners.
3y Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policy 2.0 recognizes the
unsuitability a# the McKenzie River flaodway for urban development and recommends
its usage for fulfilling community recreation needs and for buffering the river from the
impacts of adjacent urban development.
Goal 91 Economic Development
Goal 9 provides for "adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities
vita! to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens." The goal addresses the need to
diversify and improve the variety, type, scale and location of business and commercial activities.
Findings:
~ ~ The Mixed-Use LMIICC (sight-medium industriallcommunity commercials Diagram
amendment provides for expanded opportunity to improve the variety, type, scale and
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location of businesses in the "Q"!Laura Street area see area 1 on attached map},
without changing the primarily industrial nature of the area, because commercial uses
may not exceed 44°~ of the total area.
Goal 14 Housing
Goal 14 provides for "the housing needs of citizens of the state." The goal provides far flexibility in
location, type, and density of housing for both rental and owner occupied units.
Findings:
1 } The Diagram amendment shown in area 5 (see attached map), redesignating area south
of Harlow from Community Commercial to Medium Density Residential provides for
increased opportunities to develop affordable medium density housing.
2} The Diagram amendment shown in area 4 see attached map}, primarily redesignating
existing high density apartment complexes to High Density Residential, acknowledges
existing apartments as conforming uses.
Goal 12) Transportation
Goal 12 provides for safe, convenient, and economic transportation systems and the consideration of
all modes of transportation.
Findings:
1 } The Diagram amendment shown in area 5 {see attached map} is intended, in part, to
reduce potential traffic congestion associated with future development in the area.
Goal 131 Enerc~v Conservation
Goal 13 prescribes that sand uses shall be managed and controlled in a manner that maximizes ever
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conservatian. The goal encourages land use patterns that allow people to live, work, and shop in the
same area.
Findings:
1 } The Mixed-Use LMI~CC Diagram amendment accommodates industrial, commercial, and
residential uses in the same general area.
2} The location of commercial uses and high- and medium density housing along transit
lines tas is the case in the Refinement Plan area} promotes energy conservation through
the use of transit services.
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METRO PLAN AND GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT
Adoption of the Metro Plan Diagram amendments must not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent.
Findings:
~ ~ The Metro Plan Diagram amendment areas implement the Diagram and policies of the
Gateway Refinement Pian,
~) The Gateway Refinement Plan complies with ali Metro Plan text (see Attachment A~.
METRO PLAN UPDATE AMENDMENTS
Metro Plan amendments should not be update amendments unless they are initiated by the governing
bodies of the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, and Lane County,..
Findings;
7 f None of the Metro Plan Diagram amendments SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE
SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGESf are of sufficient scale or
significance to raise them to the level of "update amendments."
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ATTACHMENT~A
NQTE; This document represents findings based on the recommendations of the Springfield Planning
Commission. Feferences to staff recommendations and Plan Advisory Committee recommendations
have been deleted. References to specific Planning Commission recommended changes to the Draft
Gateway Refinerent Plan will be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these
findings.
FINDINGS
DEMQNSTRATING CONSISTENCY OF THE GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN
WITH THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN
AND THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CQDE
Section 5.430 of the Springfield Development Code ~SDCf specifies criteria that must be met by the
Planning Commission and City Council in reaching a decision to adopt a refinement plan, These criteria
have been adopted consistent with Element IV--Plan Review, Amendment, and Refinement--vf the
Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Pian. In accordance with SDC 8.030, findings must be
adopted that demonstrate compliance of the proposed refinement plan with ~ ~ ~ the Metro Plan, ~~}
applicable state statutes, and ~3j applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules.
METRQ PLAN
~In order to demonstrate consistency with the Metro Plan, policies from each of the s ecific elements
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in Chapter 111 of the Metro Plan, which are relevant to the adoption of the Gateway Refinement Plan
are cited below and are followed by findings that demonstrate how the Gateway Refinement Plan
complies with them.
Residential Land Use and Housing Element fill-A)
Policy III-A-4 ~1 ~; Coordinate new residential development with the provision of an adequate level of
services and facilities, such as sewers, water, transportation facilities, schools and parks.
Findings;
l~ Residentially designated land in the urbanizable portion of the Gateway Refinement Plan
area is currently without an adequate level of key urban services, particularly
transportation and sewer facilities. However, these services can be provided within
a reasonable period of time. See Residential Element Finding ~34.~
~} Residential Policy i3,0 and its implementation actions require a conce tual
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development plan for the undevelopedlunderdeveloped MDR-designated area in the
unincorporated area east of Game Farm Road South, Implementation action ~ 3.4
requires that the conceptual development plan address the necessary key urban
services.
3~ Transportation implementation action ~ 1.z iRECOMMENDED 1N THE SPRINGFIELD
~~PLANNING CaMM1SSlON CHANGES ensures that adequate access and circulation will
be provided as future residential development occurs in the vicinity of Colonial Drive,
and will provide for the mitigation of a currently substandard local street with
inadequate access.
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Policy Ill-A-518}: Continue to encourage the dispersal of housing for all income groups. s
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Findings:
~ } The Gateway Refinement Plan contains areas for al! of Springfield's housing
types at low, medium, and high densities.
2} Residential Policy 2.D requires continued City support for the home repair and rental
rehabilitation programs, which helps maintain housing stock for a diversity of housing
opportunities.
3} Residential Policy 1 fi.0 and its implementation actions provides City assistance and
incentives for development of a range of housing opportunities that includes housing
for Iow and moderate income residents.
4} Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire ~ 80-acre area
east of Game Farm Road South SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING
CQMMISSIQN CHANGES}, maintains the metropolitan area's ability to provide a wide
variety of housing din terms of type and cost} through density allocations.
Policy 111-A•5~1) }: Encourage retention of large parcels or consolidation of small parcels of
residentially zoned land to facilitate their use or reuse for projects requiring such parcels.
Findings:
~ ~ Retention of the large parcels of undeveloped and underdeveloped MDR-designated
land east of Game Farm Road South is accomplished through the Development Area
Plan requirements of the Gateway Refinement Plan Residential Policy 14.0 and its
implementation actions, as well as the Article 29--Urbanizable Fringe Qverlay District--
ofthe Springfield Development Code.
Policy ill-A-512}: Promote compatibility between residential) zoned land and ad'acen ar
Y ~ t eas.
Findings:
Z } Residential Policy 3.4 provides for buffering between residentia! areas and the freeway,
~} Residential Policy ) 7.0 provides for buffering of residentially designated areas from
public facilities, including roads, fire stations and sanitary and storm sewer.
3} Residential Policy 9.0 provides for buffering between general office ~GQ~ uses and
residential uses.
4} Commercial Policy ~ .4 provides for buffering between commercial uses and adjacent
residential uses, to be implemented through the site plan review process.
5} ~~ industrial Policy 4.o provides for buffering between industrial, commercial, and
residential uses.
Policy 111-A-fit ~ fi}: Encourage location of nonresidential uses, such as neighborhood commercial and
small-scale light industry, vrithin residentially designated areas when those auxiliary uses are
compatible with refinement plans, zoning ordinances, and other local controls for allowed uses
in residential neighborhoods.
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Findings:
~~ Residential Policy X2.0 allows for rezoning of up to 3 acres of vacant land, and certain
historic properties, in the MDR designated area east of Game Farrn Aoad South to
neighborhood commercial iNCy under certain conditions.
Policy lII-A-6t22~; Develop economic incentives, such as density bonuses, for builders and developers
who provide amenities or specialized housing that benefit the metropolitan area, such as
housing far low and moderate income households.
Findings:
~ } Residential Policy ~ fi.4 provides assistance, density bonuses, and potential economic
incentives for housing developers that provide housing opportunities for low and
moderate income residents as part of their overall development.
Policy 111-A-7i30i; Encourage higher density residential development near industrial and commercial
centers throughout the metropolitan area.
Findings:
~ ~ Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire ~ $D-acre area
east of Game Farm Road South SAS RECOMMENDED IN YHE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING
CQMMISSIQN CHANGES, retains the opportunity to achieve higher density
development near a growing commercial and industrial center.
Economic Element {III-B}
Policy lll•B-5 ~$~; Encourage the improvement of the appearance of existing industrial areas, as well
as their ability to serve the needs of existing and potential light industrial development.
Findings:
~~ Industrial Policy ~.Q provides for improved appearance of certain industrial .areas
through 'increased emphasis on code enforcement and through standards to be
implemented through the site plan review process.
~~ Industrial Policies ?.0 and 9.~ encourage improved appearance of the "McKenzie-
Gateway" special light industrial ~SLIy site, and include provisions to ensure that the
site is attractive to light, campus-type industrial development.
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Policy Ill-B•5413i: Encourage compatibility between industrially zoned lands and adjacent areas in local
pfann:ng programs. ,
Findings:
~ f lndustria! Policy 4.Q provides for buffering between industrial, commercial, and
residential uses. .
Policy ll1-B•fi{17}; Reserve several areas within the urban growth boundary for large-scale, campus
type, light manufacturing uses.
Findings:
~ y Approximately 280 acres of the Gateway Refinement Plan area has an SLI Metro Plan
designation and is zoned accordingly, `his site is one of two Springfield sites available
for large-scale, campus-type, light manufacturing uses. The Gateway Refinement Plan
retains the SLI designation for the entire site.
Policy 111-B-5{19~: Provide for limited mixing of office, commercial, and industrial uses under
procedures which clearly define the conditions under which such uses shall be permitted and
which; {a~ preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses; {b~ assure
compatibility; and {c1 consider the potential for increased traffic congestion.
Findings:
~ y lndustria! Policy 5.4 allows for a limited mixing of commercial and industrial uses in the
"Q"Ilaura Street area, under specific conditions that ensure compatibility and traffic
congestion issues are addressed, and that the predominant usage of the area remains
industrial.
Policy ill-B-fi{22~; In order to provide Iocational choice and to attract new special light industrial firms
to the metropolitan area, Eugene and Springfield shall place as a high priority service extension,
annexation, and proper zoning of all designated special light industrial sites.
Findings
1) Public Facilities Policies ~ .0 through 5.0 address the provision of appropriate and
expeditious public services to the McKenzie-Gateway SLI site.
2~ lndustriai Policies $.0 and ~ 3.~ address provision of certain public facilities on the SLI
site.
Policy 111.8-fi4~5j: Recognize the vital role of neighborhood commercial facilities in providing services
and goods to a particular neighborhood.
Findings:
~) The Commercial Element recommends rezoning of several properties to recognize and
encourage the continuation of neighborhood scale uses in the Gateway Refinement
Plan area,
2~ Residential Policy 12.0 allows for rezoning of up to 3 acres of vacant land, and certain
historic properties, in the MDR designated area east of Game Farm Road South to
neighborhood commercial {f~Cs under certain conditions.
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Policy 111-B•fii2fi~: Encourage the expansion or redevelopment of existing neighborhood commercial
facilities as surrounding residential densities increase or as the characteristics of the support
population change:
Findings
~ ~ The Gommercia! Element recommends rezoning of several properties to recognize and
encourage the continuation of neighborhood scale uses in the Gateway Refinement
Plan area.
Environmental Resources 111-C
Policy 111•C•7 t2~: Except as otherwise allowed according to FEMA regulations, development shall be
prohibited in floodways if it could result in an increased flood level...
Findings:
~~ Residential Policy 14.0 includes a requirement for engineering studies as part of a
development area plan application for any development in the MDR area east of Game
Farm Road South that would lie in the 100 year flood plain.
2) Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policy 2.0 recognizes the
unsuitability of the McKenzie River floodway fat urban development and recommends
its usage for fulfilling community recreation needs and for buffering the river from the
impacts of adjacent urban development.
Policy 111-C•7 {3~: I~Vhen development is allowed to occur in the floodway yr floodway fringe,
Iota! regulations shall control such development in order to minimize the potential danger to
life and property.within the urban growth boundary, development should result in in-filling of
partially developed land...
Findings:
1 y Residentiai Policy 14.0 includes a requirement for engineering studies as part of a
development area plan application far any development in the MDR area east of Game
Farm Road South that would lie in the 1 QO year flood plain.
Policy Ill-C•8 ~fi~: Agricultural production shall be considered an appropriate interim and temporary use
on urbanizable land and on vacant and underdeveloped urban land.
Findings:
1~ The Gateway Refinement Plan does not contain any text or designation that prohibits
agriculture as an interim use in the~urbanizable area.
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Policy lll-C•9{~ Si: Local governments shall develop plans and programs which carefully manage,
development on hillsides and in water bodies and restrict development in wetlands in order to
protect the scenic quality, surface water and groundwater quality, forest values, vegetation,
and wildlife values of those areas.
Findings:
1 ~ Residential Policy 4.0 requires a wetlands assessment and. delineation prior to
development approval in the south Clear Vue neighborhood.
2~ Natural Assets, open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Element Policy 7.Q requires
that all known and potential wetland areas shall be delineated prior to development
approval, and that wetlands and wetland mitigation projects shall be maintained to
ensure continued provision of wetland functions and values.
Policy 111-C-9{~D}: In order to improve water quality and quantity in the metropolitan area,
local governments shall consider developing regulations ar instituting programs to: ..,{bf
improve management of industrial and commercial operations to reduce negative water quality
and quantity impacts; {cy regulate site planning for newdevelopmentand construction to better
control drainage and erosion and to manage storm runoff; {d~ increase storage and retention
of storm runoff to lower and delay peak storm flows; {e1 utilize natural and simple mechanical
treatment systems to provide treatment for contaminated runoff waters; {f~ reduce street-
related water quality and quantity problems;...
Findings:
~ ~ Industrial Policy 13.0, and Natural Assets {etc.) Policy 3.Q provide assurances for
adequate storm water planning and management by requiring an update of the West
Springfield Storm Drainage Master Plan, and by emphasizing use of natural features
and techniques for storm water management systems.
Policy III-C-1 D{21 j; Positive steps shall continue to betaken to protect from sources of groundwater
pollution the Springfield municipal groundwater supplies along the McKenzie River and the
middle fork of the Willamette River.
Findings:
1 ~ Public Facilities Policy 4.4 prohibits underground storage of toxic materials in the
McKenzie-Gateway SLI area, and requires storm drainage facilities serving areas north
of Belt Line Road to ensure continued purity of Rainbow well fields to the north.
Policy 111•C•14{25); When planning far and regulating development, focal governments shall
each continue to consider the need for protection of open spaces, including those characterized
by significant vegetation and wildlife. Means of protecting open space include but are not
limited to outright acquisition, conservation easements, planned unit development ordinances,
streamside protection ordinances, open space tax deferrals, donations to the public, and
performance zoning.
Findings:
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~ } Residential Policy i 3.0 requires that a conceptual development plan for the MDR area
east of Game Farm Road South address preservation and enhancement of natural
assets, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie River.
~~ Residential Policy 15,0 encourages incorporation of natural features, shared o en
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spaces, and recreational pathways into residential development plans.
3} Industrial Policy ~.0 requires preservation of the natural and scenic values associated
with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site.
4~ Industrial Policy 11.0 requires that development plans adequately consider the
McKenzie-Gateway SL! site's natural landscape features and amenities.
5~ Al! of the Natural Assets, Open SpaceslScenic Areas and R r ' '
ec eat~on Pol~c~es address
protection of the Gateway Refinement Plan area's open space and natural resource
values.
Willamette River Greenwa River Corridors and Waterwa s Element 111-D
Policy 111-D-4 {2y: Land use regulations and acquisition programs along river corridors and
. waterways shall take into account all the concerns and needs of the community, includin
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recreation, resource, and wildlife protection; enhancement of river corridor and waterwa
environments; potential for su ortin non-automobi! ~ • ~ y
PA 9 e transportation, opportun~t~es for
residential development; and other compatible uses.
Findings:
1 ~ Residential Policy i3.0 requires that a conceptual development plan for the MDR area
east of Game Farm Road South address preservation and enhancement of natural
assets, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie Raver.
2) Natural Assets, Open SpaceslScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies 1.0 2.0 fi.0
,and
9.0 address protection, enhancement, and public opportunities for the McKenzie River
and other waterway corridors within the Gateway Refinement Plan area.
Environmental Desi n Element Ili-E
Policy lll.E•3 {1 ~: In order to promote the greatest possible degree of diversit a r
y, b oad
variety of commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be encoura ed when
consistent with ether piannin olicies. g
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Findings:
1~ The Gateway Refinement Plan provides for three types of residential uses ublic tan
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.. and open space, amixed-use area that incorporates commercial uses, and communit
and neighborhood commercial uses. Y
Policy 111-E•3 iZ1; l~atural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways shall be
protected and retained to the maximum extent practicable, considering the economic, social,
environmental, and energyconsegvences inthe design and construction of urban developments
and landscaping shall be utilized to enhance those natural features.
Findings:
~ j Residential Policy ~ 3.0 requires that a conceptual development plan for the MDR area
east of Game Farm Road South address preservation and enhancement of natura!
assets, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie River.
2j Residential Policy ~ 5.4 encourages incorporation of natural features, shared open
spaces, and recreational pathways into residential development plans.
3) Industrial Policy 2.0 requires preservation of the natural and scenic valves associated
with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site.
4] Industrial Policy ~ ~ ,0 requires that development plans adequately consider the
McKenzie-Gateway SLI site's natural landscape features and amenities.
5~ All of the hiatural Assets, Open SpaceslScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies address
protection of the Gateway Refinement Plan area's open space and natural resource
values. '
Policy !l1-E-3 ~4~: Public and private facilities shall be designed and-located in a manner that
preserves and enhances desirable features of local and neighborhood areas and promotes their
sense of identity.
Findings;
~ ~ Public Facilities Policy fi.0 addresses the need to site public facilities in a manner that
preserves neighborhood livability.
Policy lll•E-3 ~G~: Local jurisdictions shat! carefully evaluate their development regulations
to ensure that they address environmental design considerations, such as, but not limited to,
safety, crime prevention, aesthetics, and compatibility with existing and anticipated adjacent
uses particularly considering high- and medium-density development locating adjacent to low
density residential).
Findings:
~ 1 All elements of the Gateway Refinement Plan contain policies that address relevant
environmental design issues. The following findings provide examples.
Z~ Residential Policy 3.0 recommends a buffer planting of trees t~a reduce the impacts of
the freeway on the Beverly Park and Ken Ray subdivisions. Other Residential policies
.. call for incorporation of wetlands and other natural features in site design, as well as
buffering measures, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie River
where applicable.
3j Commercial Policies ~.0 and 3.0 provide for buffering between commercial and
residential uses, and improved appearance of commercia! development in the Gate~~-~ay
area that is oriented toward the freeway.
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~l Industrial Policy Z .Q provides for improved appearance of the Shelley Street r and
"Q"1Laura Street industrial areas. F
5y Industrial Policy 7.4 provides assurances that the McKenzie•Gateway SLl site will
achieve a high level of aesthetics and amenity, through the application of site
development standards.
fi~ Natural Assets, Qpen SpacelScenic areas, and Recreation policies require protection
of waterside ~riparian~ corridors, and the natural vegetative fringes, and provide for
enhancement of the scenic and open space amenity valves in the Refinement Plan area.
Policy Ili-E-3 ~7}: The development of urban design elements as part of local and refinement fans shall
p
be encouraged.
Findings:
~ ~ Environmental design considerations and policies are incorporated into each element
of the Gateway Refinement Plan. 4See findings 2 through 6 under Metro Plan Polic
ill-E-3 ifi~.~ Y
Trans.~ortation l l f•F~
Policy 111-F-5 ~2y: The fallowing recommendations are, from a transportation standpoint, geared toward
reducing transportation energy demand and improving opportunities for using alternative
modes, such as urban public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and paratransit. These
recommendations stress the need to increase residential densities and to locate places of
employment and residences in proximity to one another...,~c} Medium- and high-densit
residential development shall be encoura ed within one-h y
9 all mile of transit transfer stations.
~d~ Existing employment centers shall be encouraged to grow and diversify by allowin and
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concentrating new commercial, governmental, and light industrial uses, where appropriate, in
those centers. ~e~ Medium- and high-density residential development shall be encoura ed within
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one-half mile of existing and future employment centers. Where appropriate, such centers shat!
include urban public transit transfer stations. ~f} Development and redevelopment shall be
encouraged in designated areas which are relatively well served by the existing or planned
urban public transit system. ~g~ An active program to develop pedestrian pathwa s• e. ,
sidewalksshall be encoura ed es eciall i ~ ~ • y ~ 9
9 ~ p y n prox~m~ty to mayor actrv~ty centers ar in
conjunction with other modes of travel.
Findings:
1 ~ Undeveloped and underdeveloped land east of Game Farm Road South is desi Hated
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and zoned MDR, consistent with Metro Plan designation criteria for locating medium
and high density residential development in proximity to transit stations done is locate
d
in the Gateway Mall developments and to existing and future employment centers.
2~ Transportation Policies fi.4, 7.~, 9.0, ~ 3.0, and 23.4 provide for the develo meet of
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.. bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities in newly developing areas, and for provision
of pedestrian and bike facilities through developed areas in conjunction with road
improvement projects.
Policy Ili-F•fi ~3~: Local governments and the Lane Transit District shall coo erase in the tim I
p ey
identification and acquisition of transit stations in newly developed areas.
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Findings:
~ ~ Transportation Policy 8.4 requires City coordination with LTD to develop new bus
routes throughout the Gateway Refinement Plan area, and to enhance existing routes
through construction of additional turnouts.
Policy 111-F- fi {5~; New developments shall include consideration of improvements which would
accommodate urban public transit and other alternative modes.
Findings.
~ ~ Residential Policy ~ 4.4 requires development area plans in the MDR-designated area
east of Game Farm Road South to identify access and circulation for the site, including
roads, drives, parking areas, and bike and pedestrian pathways.
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2} Transportation Policy 9.0 provides for consideration of convenient access to and use
of transit facilities through reduced walking distances, and provision of bus turnouts
and shelters where deemed necessary.
Public Utilities Services and Facilities Element III-G
Policy I11-G-fi {5~: Efforts shall be made to reduce the number of unnecessary special service districts
and to revise confusing or illogical service boundaries, including those that result in a
duplication of effort or overlap of~ service. V1~hen possible, these efforts shall be pursued in
cooperation with Springfield and Eugene.
Findings;
1~ ~ Public Facilities Policy 4.4 compels the City to encourage cooperation between the
Springfield Utility Board {SUB) and the Rainbow I~Vater District in the transfer of
Rainbow customers within the city limits to SUB.
Policy Ill-G-fi {fiy: In addition to physical, economic, energy, and soda! considerations, timing and
location of urban development within the metropolitan area shall be based upon the current or
imminent availability of a minimum level of key urban services;
Findings
3 ~ Public Facilities Policies ~ .0 through 5.0 provide for the availability of key urban
services as new development occurs.
Parks and Recreation Facilities Element lli-H
Policy III-H-5 {2~; Local parks and recreation plans and analyses shall be prepared by each jurisdiction
and coordinated on a metropolitan level.
Findings
if Natural Assets, open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies 5.0 and 9.o address
acquisition and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, and are consistent with
1Nilfamalane Park District's current efforts to update their Comprehensive Plan. .
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Historic Preservation Element lll•l
Policy Ill-I-2 {~ }: Adapt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations, and incentive
programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks;
sites; and areas of cultural, histaric, or archaeological significance, consistent with overall
policies.
Findings•
~ } The Historic Resources Element provides an historic resources inventory for the
Gateway Refinement Plan area.
2} Residential Policy ~ 2.4 provides for limited rezoning of histaric properties in the MDR
area east of Game Farm Road South to NC as an incentive to retain and rehabilitate
historic structures.
Policy 111-l-2 {2}: institute and support projects and programs that increase citizen and visitor
awareness of the area's history and encourage citizen participation in and supportof programs
designed to recognize and memorialize the area's history.
Findings;
~ } The Historic Element provides for commemoration of Deadmond Ferry crossing, the
former Southern Pacitic Railroad corridor, and the hanging tree.
Ener Element lll•,„-J~
Policy III-J-5 {7}; Encourage medium and high density residential uses when balanced with other
planning policies in order to maximize the efficient utilization of all forms of energy. The
greatest energy savings can be made in the areas of space heating and cooling and
. transportation. For example, the highest relative densities of residential development shall be
concentrated to the greatest extent possible in areas that are or can be well served by mass
transit, paratransit, and foot and bicycle paths,
Findings:
~ } Retention of the entire ~ 84-acre MDR designated area for medium density residential
uses {AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES}
provides the potential for higher densities of dwellings located in proximity to
commercial, service, and employment centers, as well as transit facilities, which is
consistent with Metro Plan goals for energy conservation.
Policy 111-J-5 {8}; Commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be integrated to the greatest
extent possible, balanced with all planning policies to reduce travel distances, optimize reuse
of waste heat, and optimize potential on-site energy generation.
Findings:
]) Residential Policy i 2.Q allows for rezoning to NC of up to 3 acres of currently MDR-
zonedand designated area in order to integrate neighborhood commercial uses that can
meet future residents' needs,
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Citizen involvement Element !Il-ft
Policy !Il-K-3136: Improve and maintain local mechanisms that provide the opportunity for residents
and propertyowners in existing residential areas to participate in the implementation of policies
embodied in this Plan that may affect the character. of those areas.
Findings:
1 j The Gateway Refinement Plan process involved a substantial citizen involvement
process, which included: conducting two neighborhood informational forums;
compiling responses from questionnaires filled out by area residents; review and
development by a citizen Plan Advisory Committee tPACi; mailing meeting notices to
aver 224 interested parties; and publishing meeting notices in the focal newspapers.
TQen~cpi ens
Land Use Policies
Policy LU-~ : Encourage land development patterns which minimize direct access onto
collector and arterial roads.
Findings:
1~ Transportation Policy 4.4 encourages limitations on direct access to arterials and
collectors.
Policy LU-4: Develop an arterial street system which will attract through automobiles and
trucks off focal streets.
Findings:
~ ~ Transportation Policy 24.0 SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING
COMMISSION CHANGES} provides for construction of a limited access north-south
arterial in the eastern portion of the Refinementf Plan area, which will attract through
automob'ries and trucks off residential streets.
Policy LU-5: Minimize the adverse impact of the automobile on local residential streets
through the selective use of alternative street designs and application of traffic management
techniques.
Findings:
~) Transportation Policy ~ 2.0 provides for design and installation of traffic control devices
in order to minimize traffic on residential streets.
Zy .. Transportation Policy ~ 6.0 provides for evaluation of a "Transportation Demand
Management" program as a means of reducing demand on the transportation system.
Policy LU-fi: Provide paved bicyclefpedestrian connections between and vrithin adjacent
developments through capita! planning, refinement planning and fora! development review
processes.
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Findings:
~ l The Residential; Industrial; Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and
Recreation; and Transportation Elements of the Gateway Refinement Plan all
contain policies that provide for bicyclelpedestrian networks and connections
throughout the Refinement Plan area.
Trans ortation S stems Mana ement Policies
Policy TSM-~ : Implement traffic management techniques to provide additional capacity on
..
existing streets.
Findings•
i }. Transportation Policy ~ 6.Q provides for evaluation of a "Transportation Demand
Management" program as a means of reducing demand on the transportation system,
1m cementation Policies
Policy I-3: Consider projects for implementation based upon the following criteria: a. to
provide adequate street capacity; b. to correct safety, maintenance or operational problems;
c. to construct streets to city standards; d. to provide access to undeveloped land within the
urban growth boundary; e. to reroute traffic; f. to implement bicycle or pedestrian facilities to
promote the use of alternative modes; g, to improve aesthetics; h. to enhance environmental
quality; i, to provide ~ system continuity; j. to coordinate ~ construction with ublic works
P
activities ~e.g. sewer projects}; and k, to promote economic diversification efforts.
Findings:
i } All projects on the Gateway Refinement Plan Transportation Project List SAS
RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRlI1~GFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES} meet one
or more of the TransPlan project implementation criteria.
Policy I-7: Include on•street bike lanes in construction ar reconstruction of arterial and
collector streets unless bike facilities are determined to~be unnecessary.
Findings:
~) Transportation Policy fi.0 provides for on•street bike lanes in conjunction with
construction of collectors and arterials, as needed.
Policy I.8: Include sidewalks in construction or reconstruction of all collector and arterial
streets, except freeways or expressLVays, unless determined to be unnecessary.
Findings:
~ } .. Transportation Policy 7.d provides for sidewalk construction in conjunction with new
residential, commercial, and industrial development projects.
Policy l•9: Provide for bus turnouts, passenger shelters and passenger loading
improvements in construction or reconstruction of al! collector or arterial streets, unless they
are determined to be unnecessary.
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Findings:
~) Transportation Policy 8.o encourages construction of additional transit amenities along
arterials in the Gateway Refinement Plan area,
SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE
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Section $.034 of the Springfield Development Code ~SDC~ contains the following three criteria for the
adoption of a refinement plan. The following findings demonstrate compliance of the Gateway
Refinement Plan with the relevant sections of the SDC.
Criterion 1: Demonstrated con#ormance with the Metro Plan.
a
Findings:
~ j The Gateway Refinement Plan conforms to the Metro Plan as demonstrated in the
findings under "Metro Plan" above.
Criterion Z: Demonstrated conformance with a licable State statutes.
Findings:
1 ~ No State statutes apply other than those addressed in the previous findings {primarily
CRS Chapter 197}. -
Criterion 3: Demonstrated conformance with a ficable Statewide Plannin Goals and
Administrative Rules.
Findings:
~ ~ The Metro Plan has been acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development
Commission as complying with the Statewide Goals and Guidelines and Oregon
Administrative Rules. -
Z} The Gateway Refinement Plan is in conformance with the Metro Plan Isee preceding
findings, and is therefore in conformance with the Statewide Planning Goals and
Guidelines and Oregon Administrative Rules,
3~ Natural and historic resources inventoried as part of this refinement plan have been
evaluated and considered in a manner consistent with Statewide Planning Goa! 5 and
its corresponding Administrative Rule DAR 5fi0-~ fi.
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PROPOSED METRO PLAN DESIGNATION CHANGES (revised January 21, 1992)
Area Assessor's Tax Lot # Acres Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Map # Designation Designation Zoning Zoning
1 17.03-27.10 2200 .89 LMl add MU* LM{ no change
1 17-03-27-10 2300 1.69 LM{ add MU* LMI no change
~ 17-03-27-10 2400 .37 LMI add MU* LMI na change
1 17.03-27-10 2fi00 1.30 LMl add MU* LM{ no change
1 17-03.27-10 2800 1.31 LMI add MU * LMI na change
1 17-03-27-10 2900 .83 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03.27-10 3004 .65 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 3001 1.17 LMI add MU* LMl no change
1 17-03-27-10 3200 2.11 LM{ add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03.27-10 3300 2.20 LMl add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03-27.10 3400 1.05 LMl add MU * LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 3500 1.14 LMl add MU* LMI no change
1 17.03-27-10 3fi00 1.04 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 3801 .85 LMI ~ add MU* LMl no change
1 17-03-27-10 3802 .39 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 3900 .93 LMf add MU* LMI no change
1 17-43-27-10 3902 .33 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17.03-27-10 3941 .59 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03.27-10 9340 2.84 LMI add MU* LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 7700 1.37 LMI add MU* LMl no change
1 17-03-27-10 2143 .85 LDR M U * ELM 11CC) MDR LM {
1 17-03-27-10 2104 .15 LDR MU* fLMIICCy MDR LMI
1 17-03-27-10 2105 .14 LDR MU* ~LMIICC~ MDR LMI
1 17-03-27-10 2106 .14 LDR MU* (LMI~CC~ MDR LMl
1 17-03-27-10 2107 ~ .1 fi LDR MU* ~LM1lCC~ MDR LMI
1 17-03-27-10 2108 .25 LDR MU* ~LMIICC~ MDR LMf
1 17-03-27-10 2109 .30 LDR MU* ~LMfICC) MDR LMI
1 1 ?-03-27-10 2110 .14 LDR MU* fLMIICCy MDR LMl
1 17.03-27-10 2111 .14 LDR MU* ILMIICCI MDR LMI
1 17-03-27-10 2112 .13 LDR MU* [LMIICC~ MDR LM1
~X~11~fT
f'A~I; ~ .._ gF~
PROPOSED METRO PLAN DESIGNATION CHAhIGES trevised January 21, 1992}
. tcont.}
Area Assessor`s Tax Lot # Acres Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Map # Designation Designation Zoning Zoning
1 17-03-27-10 2113 .]4 LDR MU* ~LM11CC} MDR LMI
1 17-03-27-10 2114 .13 LDR MU* ~LMIICC} MDR LMI
1 17.03-27-10 2115 .14 LDR MU* ~LMIICC} MDR LMI
1 17-03-27.10 2116 .14 LDR M U * (LM IICC} MDR LM I
1 17-03.27-13 10900 3.74 LDR MU* tLMI1CC} LMI no change
1 17-03-27-10 4200 .25 LDR MU* ~LMIICC} LMI no change
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 1 29.93 varies MU* ~LMIICC} varies LMI
Z 17-03-27-00 ~ 1000 1.25 LMI POS LMI PLO
2 17-03-27.00 S00 3.69 LMI POS LMI PLO
2 17-03.27-10 2500 1.45 LMI POS LMI PLO
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 2 6.39 LMI POS LMI PLO
3 17-03-27.21 100 (p} .27 LDR POS PLO no change
3 17-03-27-21 101 2,94 LDR POS PLO no change
3 17-03-27-21 200 4.68 LDR POS PLO no change
3 17-03-27-21 201 2.94 LDR POS PLO no change
3 17.03.27-22 3500 .40 LDR POS LDR PLO
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 3 11.23 LDR POS varies PLO
4 17.03-27.12 S00 2.57 MDR HDR HDR no change
4 17-03-27-12 700 1.56 MDR HDR ~ HDR no change
4 17-03-27-1 Z 600 1.27 MDR HDR HDR nv change
4 17-03-27-12 300 1.53 MDR HDR HDR no change
4 17.03-27-12 200 .86 MDR HDR HDR no change
4 17-03-27-10 4903 2.58 MDR HDR HDR nv change
4 17-03-27-~ 0 4800 7.50 MDR HDR HDR no chance
.,
4 17.03-27.10 4801 2.29 MDR ~ HDR HDR no change
4 17-03.27-12 500 .46 MDR HDR MDR HDR
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 4 20,92 MDR HDR varies HDR
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PROPOSED METRO PLAN DESIGNATION CHANGES revised January 29, ~ 992
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Area Assessor's Tax lat # Acres Existing Proposed Existing Proposed
Map # Designation Designation Zoning Zoning
5 17-03-27-10 1 ~ 00 .68 CC MDR CCIUF MDRIUF
5 17-03-27-10 ~ 200 1.56 CC MDR CCIUF MDRIUF
5 17-03-27-10 1300 2,07 CC MDR CCIUF MDRIUF '~
5 17-03-27-10 1400 1.63 CC MDR CCIUF MDRIUF
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 5 5.94 CC MDR CC varies
fi 17-03-22-00 2600 5.00 HDR ~ MDR HDR .MDR
{north
portion}
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 6 5.00 HDR MDR HDR MDR
7 No corresponding designation change recommended by Planning Commission
$* 17-03-27-22 300 .32 LDR MDR LDR GO
$ * 17-03-27-22 200 .62 LDR MDR LDR G O
TOTAL ACRES: AREA $* 0.94 LDR MDR. LDR GO
9* 17-03-27-41 100 .31 LMI CC CC no change
9* 17.03-26-32 101 .31 LM! CC CC no change
9* 17-03-26-32 ~ ~ 100 .47~ LMI CC ~ CC no chance
TOTAL ACRES: AREA 9* 1.09 LMi CC CC no change
AN ASTERISK {*y FOLLOWING AREA NUMBER {AREAS 8 AND 9~ INDICATES METRO PLAN DESIGNATION CHANGES
THAT ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH =~ 5 ACRES} T4 RESULT IN METRO PLAN DIAGRAM AMENDMENTS.
LEGEND
MU* ~ Metro Plan Diagram Mixed-Use Asterisk
MU* {LMIICC~ =Mixed Use: Light-Medium lndustriallCammunity Commercial
LMI ~ Light Medium Industrial
CC ~ Community Commercial LDR ~ Low Density Residential { ~ ~ ~ dula}
GO =General Office HDR =High Density Residential (21-30~dula}
NC =Neighborhood Commercial MDR ~ Medium Density Residential t11-20 dula}
{p~ ~ portion only POS =Parks & Open Space Metro Plan Designation)
dula =dwelling units per acre PLD =Public Land and Open Space (Zoning}
1UF =Urban Fringe Overlay District
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