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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19887ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~ S~~ ~Z AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN ARF~A TIi~ANSPORTATION PLAN (TR,ANSPLAN) The City Council of the City of Eugene finds as follows: 1. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (TransPlan) is a functional refinement plan of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan. 2. The City of Springfield has initiated amendments to the Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (TransPlan) pertaining to the street, highway and bicycle facility improvement projects within the Gateway planning area. 3. The Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County Planning Commissions held public hearings on the Gateway Refinement Plan and associated TransPlan amendment proposals on October 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. 4. 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 TransPlan amendment proposals. On March 2,1992, the Springfield City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5613 adopting the proposed TransPlan amendments. On April 15,1992, the Lane County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. PA1013 adopting the proposed TransPlan amendments. 5. The proposed amendments to TransPlan are necessary to implement the Gateway Refinement Plan. 6. The proposed TransPlan amendments are consistent with applicable Statewide Planning Goals, and meet other criteria for approval of refinement plan amendments as required by Section 9.145(2) of the Eugene Code as shown in the findings attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. NOw, FGRE, 1Z~ 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. Ordinance -1 Pctio_ n 2. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan ~TransPlan} is hereby amended to incorporate the amendments to the Street and Highway Improvement List and the Bicycle Route Descriptions identified in Exhzblt B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for 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 `- ~ • City Recorder // ~L~ Mayor ordinance -2 19~s~~: .EXHIBIT A NOTE: This document represents findings based an 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 to the Draft Gateway Refinement Plan will be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these findings. FINDINGS -DEMONSTRATING CQNSISTENCY QF AMENDMENTS TD THE TRANSPLAN 1NITH THE EUGENE•SPRINGFIELD METRQPQLITANAREA GENERAL PLAN AND APPLICABLE STATE-I~VIDE PLANNING GOALS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AND STATE STATUTES TransPlan is a functional refinement plan of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Metro Plant'. Section 8.030 of the Spring#ield Development Code ~SDCy specifies criteria that must be met by the Planning Commission and City Council in reaching a decision tv amend a refinement plan, These criteria have been adopted consistent with Element IV--Plan Review, Amendment, and Refinement--of the Metro Plan, In accordance with SDC 8.030, findings must be adopted that demonstrate compliance of the proposed amendments to TransPlan with {1) the Metro Plan, ~~~ applicable state statutes, and (3t' applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. Criterion ~ : Demonstrated conformance with the Metro Plan, The TransPlan amendments must be consistent with the Metro Plan and its adopted functional refinement plans. Findings; ~) Attachment A demonstrates compliance of the Gateway Refinement Plan with the Metro Plan and with adopted TransPlan text. 2) Gateway Refinement Plan Transportation Policy ~ 5.0 requires TransPlan amendment proposals as needed to include the Refinement Plan's Transportation Project List. 3 f The TransPlan amendments {as described in the attached description and map) implement Gateway Refinement Plan policy regarding the Project List SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGESy, and are therefore consistent with the Refinement Plan, 4~ Since the Refinement Plan is consistent with the Metro Plan and TransPlan text, and the TransPlan amendments are consistent with the Refinement Plan, the TransPlan amendments are consistent with the Metro Plan. 5) The TransPlan amendments were reviewed by the Transportation Planning Committee ~TPC1, a committee composed of interjurisdictional staff, in accordance with the adopted TransPlan amendment process. The Spring#ield and Evgene planning commissions concurred with the TPC recommended TransPlan amendment proposals, which are attached. 6~ The projects being added to the Street and "Highway Project Listf" and to the "Bicycle Route Descriptions," all meet one or more of the project justifications described in ~~~lslr PAGE ~ G~ ~, TransPlan, which include the following: A--Improves .Access, S--Safety, T--Truck Traffic, O--Operational, ED--Economic Development, LOS--Level of Service, and U-- lmprove tv Urban Standards. 7} Street and Highway projects 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are needed to increase capacity at intersections to maintain acceptable levels of service. f5ee descriptions and map attached.) S} Street and Highway projects 7,11,12,13, and 14 are needed to provide for the future access and circulation needs of areas that are currently undeveloped or underdeveloped. See descriptions and map attached.} 9} Street and Highway projects 8, 9, 1 ~, and 15 are needed to bring existing roads up to City standards. See descriptions and map attached.} 1 Q} Bicycle projects 1 through $ are needed to provide a complete bicycle network throughout the Refinement Plan area. See descriptions and map attached.} Criterion 2; Demonstrated conformance with a livable State statutes. The TransPlan amendments must conform with applicable State statutes. Findings: 1 } Because the TransPlan amendments are consistent with the Metro Plan, which is consistent with ORS Chapter 197 tas demonstrated inAttachment Ay, the amendments are also consistent with ORS 197, No other State statutes apply. Criterion 3; Demonstrated conformance with a livable Statewide Plannin Goals and Administrative Rules. The TransPlan amendments must conform with applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. Findings: 1} The Metro Plan has been acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development Commission as complying with the Statewide Goals and Oregon Administrative Rules. 2} The Gateway Refinement Plan is in conformance with the Metra Plan 4see preceding findings), and is therefore in conformance ,with the Statewide Planning Goals and Oregon Administrative Rules. 3} The TransPlan amendments implement the Gateway Refinement Plan, and are therefore in conformance with the Statewide Planning Goals and Oregon Administrative Rules. ~~yI~IT PACE..,, o~ ~- 19gg7 ATTACHMENT 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 to the Draft Gateway Refinement Plan will be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these findings. FINDINGS DEMONSTRATING CONSISTENCY OF THE GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN WITH THE EUGENE•SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN AND THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE Section $.Q34 of the Springfield Development Code {SDC} 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 1V--Plan Review, Amendment, and Refinement--of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, In accordance with SDC 8.43C, findings must be adapted that demonstrate compliance of the proposed refinement plan with {1 }the Metro Plan, {2} applicable state statutes, and {3} applicable State-wide Planning Gvais and Administrative Rules. METRO PLAN In order to demonstrate consistency with the Metro Plan, policies from each of the specific elements 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 Housin Element Ill-A Policy 111-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: 1 } 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 #30.} 2} Residential Policy 13.4 and its implementation actions require a conceptual development plan for the undevelopedlunderdeveloped MDR-designated area in the unincorporated area east of Game Farm Road South, Implementation action 13.4 requires that the conceptual development plan address the necessary key urban services. 3) Transportation implementation action 11.2 {RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION 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. 1 Policy 111-A-5 ~8}: Continue to encourage the dispersal of housing for all income groups. Findings: 1 ~ The Gateway Refinement Plan contains areas for all of Springfield's housing types at low, medium, and high densities. 2} Residential Policy 2.D requires continued City support far 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 low and moderate income residents. 4} Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire 1 SO-acre area east of Game Farm Road South (AS RECOMMENDED !N THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING CCMMISSIDN CHANGES}, maintains the metropolitan area's ability to provide a wide variety of housing (in terms of type and cost} through density allocations. Policy 111-A-5111 }; 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: 1 } 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 Dverlay District-- of the Springfield Development Code. Policy 111-A-512}: Promote compatibility between residentially zoned land and adjacent areas. Findings 1 } Residential Policy 3.0 provides for buffering between residential areas and the freeway. 2} Residential Policy 17.0 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 UGC} uses and residential uses. 4} Commercial Policy 1.0 provides for buffering between commercial uses and adjacent residential uses, to be implemented through the site plan review process. 5~ Industrial Policy 4.0 provides for buffering between industrial, commercial, and residential uses. Policy 11(-A-fi~16): 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 (oval controls for allowed uses in residential neighborhoods. 2 Findings: ~ } Residential Policy ~ 2.0 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 (NC) under certain conditions. Policy lll•A•fi~22~; 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 for law and moderate income households. Findings: ~ y Residential Policy ~ fi.~ 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•7t30~: Encourage higher density residential development near industrial and commercia! centers throughout the metropolitan area. Findings: ~ ~ Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire ~ 8~-acre area east of Game Farm Road South tAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGESj, retains the opportunity to achieve higher density development near a growing commercial and industrial center. Economic Element 111-B Policy 111-8-5 ~8~: 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 ~ .0 provides far improved appearance of certain industria! .areas through increased emphasis on code enforcement and through standards to be implemented through the site plan review process. 2~ Industrial Policies l.O and 9.D encourage improved appearance of the "McKenzie- Gateway" special light industrial ~SLI) site, and include provisions to ensure that the site is attractive to light, campus-type industrial development. 3 Policy Ill-B-51~ 3~: Encourage compatibility between industrially zoned lands and adjacent areas in local planning programs. endings: ~ } Industrial Policy 4.o provides for buffering between industrial, commercial, and residential uses. Policy Ill-B-fi{i 7y: Reserve several areas within the urban growth boundary for large-scale, campus type, light manufacturing uses. Findings; ~) Approximately Z8o acres of the Gateway Refinement Plan area has an SLI Metro Plan designation and is zoned accordingly. This site is one of two Springfield sites available for large-scale, campus-type, light manufacturing uses. The Gateway Refinement Plan retains the SLl designation for the entire site. Policy lil-B-6{~ 9): Provide for limited mixing of office, commercial, and industrial uses under procedures which clearly define the conditions under which such uses shaft be permitted and which: {a~ preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses; {b~ assure compatibility and {c~ consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. Findings ~~ Industrial Policy 5.0 allows for a limited mixing of commercial and industrial uses in the "Q"ILaura Street area, under specific conditions that ensure compatibility and trafific congestion issues are addressed, and that the predominant usage of the area remains industrial. Policy 111-B-fi{21~; In order to provide locational choice and to attract new special light industrial #irms to the metropolitan area, Eugene and Springfield shalt place as a high priority service extension, annexation, and proper zoning of all designated special light industrial sites. Findings: ~ y Public Facilities Policies 1.o through 5.o address the provision of appropriate and expeditious public services to the McKenzie-Gateway SLl site. ~~ Industrial Policies $.0 and ~ 3.o address provision of certain public facilities on the SLl site. Policy 111-B-fi{Z5~: Recognize the vital role of neighborhood commercial facilities in providing services and goods to a particular neighborhood. Findings: 11 The Commercial Element recommends rezoning of several properties to recognize and encourage the continuation of neighborhood scale uses in the Gatevray Refinement Plan area. 2~ Residential Policy 1 ~.o 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 {~C~ under certain conditions. 9 Policy III-B-fi(Zfiy; 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: 1~ The Commercial Element recommends rezoning of several properties to recognize and encourage the continuation of neighborhood scale uses in the Gateway Refinement Plan area, ,Environmental Resources Ill-C~ Policy Ill-C-712y: Except as otherwise allowed according to FEMA regulations, development shall be prohibited in floodways if it could result in an increased flood level... Findings: 1) Residential 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 Ile in the 100 year flood plain. 2y Natural Assets, open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policy 2.0 recognizes the unsuitability of the McKenzie River floodway for urban development and recommends its usage for fu{fi{ling community recreation needs and for buffering the river from the impacts of adjacent urban development. Policy ill-C-7 ~3}: when development is allowed to occur in the floodway or floodway #ringe, local regulations shat! contra{ such development in order to minimize the potential danger to li#e and propercy.Within the urban growth boundary, development should result in in-filling of partially developed {and... Findings; 1} Residential Policy 14.4 includes a requirement far engineering studies as part of a development area plan application for any development in the MDR area east of Garne Farm Road South that would lie in the 100 year flood plain. Policy {{{-C-8 ~fiy: Agricultural production shall be considered an appropriate interim and temporary use on urbanizabie land and on vacant and underdeveloped urban land. Findings: 1~ The Gateway Refinement Plan does not contain any text or designation that prohibits agricu{cure as an interim use in the~urbanizable area. 5 Policy 111-C•9~18): 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, Gpen SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Element Policy 7.0 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 ill-C-920}: In order to improve water quality and quantity in the metropolitan area, local governments shall consider developing regulations or instituting programs to: ... fib} improve management of industrial and commercial operations to reduce negative water quality and quantity impacts; (c) regulate site planning for new development and 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 #lows; fie} utilize natural and simple mechanical treatment systems to provide treatment for contaminated runoff waters; [f} reduce street- related water quality and quantity problems;... Findings: 1 } industrial Policy 13.0, and Natural Assets tetc.} Policy 3.C 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 111-C-1021 }: Positive steps shall continue to be taken to protect from sources of groundwater pvllutian the Springfield municipal groundwater supplies along the McKenzie River and the middle fork of the vVillamette River. Findings: 1} Public Facilities Policy 4.0 prohibits underground storage of toxic materials in the McKenzie-Gateway SLl 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-1025}: When planning far and regulating development, local governments shall each continue tv considerthe need forprotection 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: 1 } 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 natural assets, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie River. 2} Residential Policy 15.0 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 values associated with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site. ~} Industrial Policy 11,0 requires that development plans adequately consider the McKenzie-Gateway SLI site's natural landscape features and amenities. 5} All of the Natural Assets, Open SpaceslScenic Areas and Re r i ' c eat on Pol~c~es address protection of the Gateway Refinement Plan area's open space and natural resource valves. Willamette River Greenwa River Corridors and Waterwa s Element 111-D Policy 1l1-D-4 {2}: Land use regulations and acquisition programs along river corridors and waterways shall take into account all the concerns and needs of the community, including recreation, resource, and wildlife protection; enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments; potential for supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for residential development; and other compatible uses. Findings• 1 } Residential Policy 13.0 requires that a conceptual development plan far 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. 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 111-E Policy l11-E-3 ~1 }; !n order to promote the greatest possible degree of diversit ,abroad Y variety of commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shat! be encouraged when consistent with other planning policies. Findings: 1 } The Gateway Refinement Plan provides for three types of residential uses, public (and and open space, amixed-use area that incorporates commercial uses, and community and neighborhood commercial uses. Policy !ll-E•3 {2~: Natural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways shaft be protected and retained to the maximum extent practicable, considering the economic, social, environmental, and energy consequences in the design and construction of urban developments and landscaping shall be utilized to enhance those natural features. Findings; ~ y 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 natural assets, provision of open space areas, and access to the McKenzie River. 2y Residential Policy ~ 5.0 encourages incorporation of natural features, shared open spaces, and recreational pathways into residential development plans. 3y Industrial Policy 2.0 requires preservation of the natural and scenic values associated with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site. 4) Industrial Policy i 1.0 requires that development plans adequately consider the McKenzie-Gateway SLI site's natural landscape features and amenities. 5~ All of the Natural Assets, Open SpaceslScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies address protection of the Gateway Refinement Plan area's open space and natural resource values. Policy l11-E-3 ~4j: 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: ~f Public Facilities Policy fi.0 addresses the need to site public facilities in a manner that preserves neighborhood livability. Policy lll•E-3 ~fi}; Loca! jurisdictions shall carefully evaluate their deve{opment regulations to ensure that they address environmental design considerations, such as, but not {invited 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~ Alf 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 to 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. 3y Commercial Policies ~ .Q and 3.0 provide for buffering between commercial and residential uses, and improved appearance of commercial development in the Gate~r~~ay area that is oriented toward the freeway. S 4} Industrial Policy i .0 provides for improved appearance of the Shelley Street and "Q"/Laura Street industrial areas. 5} Industrial Policy 7,0 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, Open 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 values in the Refinement Plan area. Policy l11-E-3 ~7}: The development of urban design elements as part of local and refinement plans shall be encouraged. Findings: ~} Environments! design considerations and policies are incorporated into each element of the Gateway Refinement Plan, tSee findings 2 through fi under Metro Plan Policy ill•E-3 ~fi}.) Tr.,~,ans,,.portation Ill-F Policy 111-F-5 ~2}: The following 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...,tc} Medium- and high-density residential development shall be encouraged within ane-half mile of transit transfer stations. (d} Existing employment centers shall be encouraged to grow and diversify by allowing and concentrating new commercial, governmental, and fight industrial uses, where appropriate, in those centers. (e}Medium- and high-density residential development shall be encouraged within one-half mile of existing and future employment centers, where appropriate, such centers shall 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 pathways; e.g,, sidewalks shall be encouraged, especially in proximity to major activity centers or in conjunction with other modes of travel. Findings: ~~ Undeveloped and underdeveloped land east of Game Farm Road South is designated and zoned MDR, consistent with Metro Plan designation criteria for locating medium and high density residential development in proximity to transit stations done is located in the Gateway Mall developments and to existing and future employment centers. Z} Transportation Policies 6.0, 7.0, 9.0, ~ 3.0, and Z3.4 provide for the development of 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 i(i-F•fi i3}: Local governments and the Lane Transit District shall cooperate in the timely identification and acquisition of transit stations in newly developed areas. 9 Findings; ~ } Transportation Policy 8.0 requires City coordination with LTD to develop new bus routes throughout the Gateway Refinement Plan area, and to enhance existing routes through construction of additivna! turnouts. Policy 111-F-fi ~5}: New developments shat! include consideration of improvements which would accommodate urban public transit and other alternative modes. Findings; 1 } Residential Policy 14.0 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. 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 11l-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. When possible, these efforts shall be pursued in cooperation with Springfield and Eugene. Findings: 1} Public Facilities Policy 4.0 compels the City to encourage cooperation between the Springfield Utility Board {SUB) and the Rainbow water District in the transfer of Rainbow customers within the city limits tv SUB. Policy 111-G-6 ~fi}; 1n addition to physical, economic, energy, and soda! considerations, timing and location of urban development within the metropolitan area shall be based upon the current ar imminent availability of a minimum level of key urban services, Findings; 1 } Public Facilities Policies 1.0 through 5,0 provide far the availability of key urban services as new development occurs. Parks and Recreation Facilities Element II(-H Policy 111-H-5 ~2j; Local parks and recreation plans and analyses shall be prepared by each jurisdiction and coordinated on a metropolitan level. Findings 1} Natural Assets, Cpen SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies 5.0 and 9.0 address acquisition and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, and are consistent vrith Willamalane Park District`s current efforts to update their Comprehensive Plan. ~~ Historic Preservation Element Ill-I Policy III-I-2 ~1 ~; Adopt and implement historic preservation policies regulations, and incentive programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, historic, or archaeological significance, consistent with overall policies. Findings: 1 ~ The Historic Resources Element provides an historic resources inventory for the Gateway Refinement Plan area. 2y Residential Policy 12.4 provides fior limited rezoning of historic properties in the MDR area east of Game Farm Road South to NC as an incentive to retain and rehabilitate historic structures. Policy Ill-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 support of programs designed to recognize and memorialize the area`s history. Findings; 1 } The Historic Element provides far commemoration of Deadmvnd Ferry crossing, the former Southern Pacific Railroad corridor, and the hanging tree. Ener Element ll!-J Policy 111-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: 1 y Retention of the entire 1$0-acre MDR designated area for medium density residential uses (AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGESy 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 IIf-J-5 ~8); Commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be integrated to the greatest extent possible, balanced with al! planning policies to reduce travel distances, optimize reuse of waste heat, and optimize potential on-site energy generation. Findings; 1 ~ Residential Policy 1 ~.~ allows for rezoning to NC of up to 3 acres of currently MDR- zonedand designated area in orderto integrate neighborhood commercial usesthat can meet future residents' needs. 11 Citizen Involvement Element (111-x) Policy Ill-K•3 i3}: Improve and maintain local mechanisms that provide the opportunity for residents and property owners in existing residential areas to participate in the implementation of policies embodied in this Plan that may affect the character of those areas. Findings; ~ } 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 fPAC}; mailing meeting notices to over Z20 interested parties; and publishing meeting notices in the local newspapers. TRANSPLAN land Use Policies Policy LU-~ : Encourage land development patterns which minimize direct access onto collector and arterial roads. Findings: ~ } Transportation Policy 4.0 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 fecal streets. Findings: 1 } Transportation Policy X4.0 SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES} provides for construction of a Limited access north•south arterial in the eastern portion of the Refinement Plan area, which will attract through automobiles 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.o provides for design and installation of traffic control devices in order to minimize traffic on residential streets. 2} Transportation Policy X6,0 provides for evaluation of a "Transportation Demand Management" program as a means of reducing demand on the transportation system. Policy LU-6: Provide paved bicyclelpedestrian connections between and vrithin adjacent developments through capital planning, refinement planning and local development review processes. 12 Findings: 1 ~ 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, __ransportat~on S stems Mana ~, ~ ,~,~ ` v vement Policies Policy TSM-~ : implement traffic management techniques to provide additional capacity on existing streets. Findings: ~ ). Transportation Policy ~ ~.q provides for evaluation of a "Transportation Demand Management" program as a means of reducing demand on the transportation system. 1m lementation Policies Policy l-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 promate the use of alternative modes; g, to improve aesthetics; h, to enhance environmental quality; i. to provide ~ system continuity; j. to coordinate construction with public works activities ~e.g. sewer projectsy; and k. to promote economic diversification efforts, Findings: ~ ~ Ali projects on the Gateway Refinement Plan Transportation Project List SAS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSIGN CHANGES meet one or more of the TransPlan project implementation criteria, Policy l-7: Include on-street bike Panes in construction or reconstruction of arterial and collector streets, unless bike facilities are determined to be unnecessary, Findings: ~ j Transportation Policy 6.1~ provides for on-street bike lanes in conjunction with construction of collectors and arterials, as needed. Policy (-8: include sidewalks in construction or reconstruction of al( collector and arterial streets, except freeways or expressways, unless determined to be unnecessary, Findings: ~ ~ Transportation Policy 7.0 provides for sidewalk construction in conjunction with new residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. Policy I-~; Provide for bus turnouts, passenger shelters and passenger loading improvements in construction ar reconstruction of all collector or arterial streets, unless they are determined to be unnecessary. 13 Findings: ~ ~ Transportation Policy $.0 encourages construction of additions! transit amenities along arterials in the Gateway Refinement Plan area. SPRlNGFlELD DEVELOPMENT CODE ~~ u i .~~w..~..raw.weir.i~n~n~imm~n~u~-i~ri~ia~~~un~~~iwY...~...r Section 8.034 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: Demanstrated conformance with the Metro Plan. Findings i) The Gateway Refinement Plan conforms to the Metro Plan as demonstrated in the findings under "Metro Plan" above. ,Crite,rion 2:, Demonstrated conformance with a licable State statutes. Findings: 1 ~ Nv State statutes apply other than those addressed in the previous findings {primarily ORS Chapter ]97~. Criterion 3: Demanstrated conformance with a licabfe 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 ~~egon Administrative Rules. 2~ The Gateway Refinement Plan is in conformance with the Metro Plan see preceding findingsy, 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 Goal 5 and its corresponding Administrative Rule OAR fi64-~ fi. 14 987 EXHIBIT B AMENDMENTS TD THE STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT LIST 1. Gateway and Belt Line Intersection: Medium Range Phase - add a second right-turn lane for eastbound traffic - add aright-thru option bane for southbound traffic c„ os~: s~oo,ooo Justification; LOS, ED, S, 0 Jurisdiction: Springfield 2. Gateway and Game Farm Road: Long Range Phase - install a traffic signal cam: $~~o,ooo Justification: S, O Jurisdiction: Springfield 3. Pioneer Parkway and Eugene-Springfield Highway, East Bound Off-Ramp: ~Shart Range Phase - add a second left turn lane far east bound traffic cost: $~OO,oOo Justi#ication: D, S, LOS Jurisdiction: Springfield, ODOT 4. Pioneer Parkway and "Q" Street [ntersection: ~Shart Range Phase - convert the southbound right turn only lane to a right-thru option lane - add a second left turn lane for northbound traffic cosh: ~ 5o,ooa Justification: O, S, LOS Jurisdiction: Springfield, ODOT 5. Gateway and Dakdale Intersection: Short Range Phase - install a traffic signal c,~ ost: ~ ~ ~o,ooo Justification; D, S Jurisdiction: Springfield 6. International VUay between Game Farm Road North and Deadmand Ferry Road: Medium Range Phased - construct an east-west collector street two to three lanes} as an extension to International Way-an existing city street Cost: S9DO,o44 Distance:.9 mi. Justi#ication; A, ED Jurisdiction: Springfield 7. Game Farm Road North between Game Farm Road East and the f-5 Overcrossing: ~HIBI~:,,, _-- PAGE C ~F S Medium Range Phase} . - upgrade to athree-lane urban facility with sidewalks and ,bike paths Cost: $450,0x0 Distance:.3 mi. Justification: U, ED, A, S, C Jurisdiction: Springfield, Lane County 8. Baldy View lane: Long Range Phase} upgrade to urban standards with sidewalks and bike paths, unless determined ~~~ unnecessary Cost: $338,000 Distance:.3 mi. Justifica ion: U, A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield 9. Deadmond Ferry Road between Game Farm Road East and the Mckenzie River: Long Range Phase} - upgrade to urban standards with sidewalks and bike paths, unless determined unnecessary Cost: 5934,000 Distance:.? mi. Justification: U, A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield ~ 0, North-South Collector Road for MDR Site: Medium Range Phase} • construct a north•south collectorraad thatwil! servethe MDR site, including sidewalks and bike paths unless determined unnecessary Cosa: $394,000 Distance:.3 mi. Justification: A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield ~ ~ . Pioneer Parkway between Harlow Road and Beltli.ne Road: Long Range Phase} extend Pioneer Parkway north to Belt Line Road or to Game Farm Road South•-2 or 4 lanes with landscaped median, including sidewalks and bike paths unless determined unnecessary Cost: $2,205,000 Distance: .5 mi. Justification: A, ED, S, T Jurisdiction: Springfield, CDDT ~ 2. Belt Line Road east of Game Farm Road South; tLong Range Phase} - extend Belt Line Road eastward into the MDR site--3 lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks Cost: $439,000 Distance: .3 mi, Justification: A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield ~XH1B~T .~flF ~~u- 13. Raleighwood Avenue Extension: Medium Range Phase} - extend Raleighwood eastward Ito connect with anorth-south collector for the MDR situ--2-3 lanes with bike paths and sidewalks Cost: $281,044 Distance:.2 rni. Justification: A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield 14. Game Farm Road South and Game Farm Road East, from Belt Line Road to Game Farm Road. North: iMedium Range Phase - upgrade to a 2-3 lane urban facility - provide curbs, sidewalks and bike lanes Cost: $1,414,044 Distance:.5 mi. Justification: U, A, S Jurisdiction: Springfield, Lane County ~X~li i~ i'AGE 0!= AMENDMENTS TD THE BICYCLE ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS 1, international Way: Route: international Way feast-west collector for the SLl site From: Game Farm Road North To: Deadmond Ferry Road Type: u ~. Game Farm Road North: Route: Game Farm Road North From: Belt Line Road To: I-5 Overcrossing continuation across l-5 is art of Dr ' T e; sl p aft W~Ilakenz~e Area Plan} Yp 3. Bafdy View lane: Route: Bally View Lane From: Deadmond Ferry Road To: End of Bafdy View right-of-way Type: u 4. Deadmond Ferry Road: Route: Deadmond Ferry Road From: Game Farm Road East To: McKenzie River Type: u 5. Oollector Road System for MDR Site: Route; North-south route connecting Belt Line Road wi h t Game Farm Road South From: Belt Line or Bafdy View ~dependin on ali nmen To: 9 g t chosen for collector} Game Farm Raad South Type• u 6. Belt Line Road Route: Belt Line Road From: Game Farm Road South To: Bafdy View Lane Type: u 7. 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' Only one of these alternatives world be constructQd. ' " Staff recommendat+orr, Not recommended 5y PAC. "' FAC recommendation. Not recommended by City staff, ~-----~-- Refirlemenl i'ian Boundary ..............• City Limits ............- ~rbarr Growth Boundary ~~ Proposed Improvements to Existing Roads "•"~•~ Proposod Nvw Road ~axact alignmont to bo dotormined} proposed Transportation System Improvement Site B Proposed Bicycle System lmpravernent PROPOSED TRANSPLAN AMENDMENTS GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN `V i • , ~, .~' • ._• 1~3 ~ ! 1 ~ __ _. .~ ~~ . ~ -~ ~ i ~ ~ ~t ~k B'tT ...., p~G~. ~~ Gfi . .