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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19888ORDINANCE NO. l ~d'~~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN ~i,EA PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN (PFP) The City Council of the City of Eugene finds as follows: 1. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Public Facilities Plan PFP} is a functional refinement plan refinement plan of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, 2. The City of Springfield has initiated amendments to the Eugene- Springf~eld Metropolitan Area Public Facilities Plan PFP} pertaining to the street, highway and bicycle facility improvement projects within the Gateway planning area. 3. The PFP amendments are identifical to the TransPlan amendments in that the PFP amendments are revisions to the PFP Street and Highway Project List and Bicycle Project List. 4. The Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County Planning Commissions held public hearings vn the Gateway Refinement Plan and assaciated Public Facilities Plan amendment proposals on Goober 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, 5. The Springfield and Eugene City Council s and the Lane County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on January 29,1992 on the prapased Gateway Refinement Plan and associated Public Facilities Plan amendment proposals, Gn March 2,1992, the Springfield City Council adopted Grdinance No. 5613 adopting the proposed TransPlan amendments. Gn April 15,1992, the Lane Caunty Board of Commissioners adopted Grdinance No. PA1013 adapting the proposed TransPlan amendments. 6. The proposed amendments to the Public Facilities Plan are necessary to implement the Gateway Refinement Plan. 7, The proposed Public Facilities Plan amendments are consistent with applicable Statewide Planning Goals, and meet other criteria for approval of refinement plan amendments as required by Section 9.1452} of the Eugene Code as shown in the findings attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, Grdinance -1 Nod', RE, Ti-~ CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ectia 1. The findings set forth above and incorporated herein by reference and the findings contained in Exhibit A attached hereto are adopted. coon 2. Chapter VI of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Public Facilities Plan (PFP) is hereby amended to incorporate the the Street and projects listed in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. S~ect~on 3, If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Qrdinance 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 ~~ ~ da of November 1992 .~ y Approved by the Mayor this `Z ' ~ day of November 1992 a~ City Recorder ayor ordinance - 2 ~ y~~s', EXH~IT A FINDINGS DEMt~NSTRATING CONSISTENCY OF AMENDMENTS T4 THE PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN WITH THE EUGENE•SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN AND APPLICABLE STATE-WIDE PLANNING GOALS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AND STATE STATUTES The TransPlan project lists {i.e., Street and Highway Project List, and Bicycle Route Descriptions} are adopted in Chapter VI of the Public Facilities Plan {PFP}. Amendments to the TransPian project lists also must be made to the PFP project lists. The PFP is a functional refinement plan of the Eugene- Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan {Metro Plan). Section 8.030 of the Springfield Development Code {SDC} specifies criteria that must be met by the Planning Commission and City Council in reaching a decision to 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 41 }the Metro Plan, {2) applicable state statutes, and {3}applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. Criterion i : Demonstrated conformance with the Metro Plan. The PFPamendments must be cansistent with the Metro Plan and its adopted functional refinement plans. Findings: ~} The PFPamendments arethe same as the TransPlan amendments, which are described in Attachment ~~ Findings ~ through 10 in Attachment, demonstrate conformance of the PFPamendments with the Metro Plan, Criterion 2: Demonstrated conformance with a livable State statutes. The TransPlan amendments must conform with applicable State statutes, Findings: ~ } The PFP amendments are the same as the TransPlan amendments, which are described in Attachment ~ Finding ~ in Attachment ~ demonstrates conformance of the PFP amendments with applicable State statutes. Criterion 3: Demonstrated .~ conformance with a livable Statewide P(annin Goals and Administrative Rules. The TransPlan amendments must conform with applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. ~XHlE1T P~u~ f a~~ Findings: 1) The PFP amendments are the same as the TransPlan amendments, which are described in Attachment ~. Findings 1 through 3 in Attachment ~ demonstrate conformance of the PFP amendments with applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. ~X~ii~1T /9888 ATTACHMENT 1 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 t~ the Draft Gateway Refinement Plan wilt be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these findings. Fintn~~c;fi DEMONSTRATING GQNSISTENCY DF AMENDMENTS TD THE TRANSPLAN WITH THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN AND APPLICABLE STATE-WIDE PLANNING GOALS, ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AND STATE STATUTES TransPlan is a functional refinement plan of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Metro Plan). Section 8.030 of the Springfield Development Code ~SDCy specifies criteria that must be met by the Planning Commission and City Council in reaching a decision to 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 ~~ ~ the Metro Plan, l~~ applicable state statutes, and (3~ 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 1 ~ Attachment A demonstrates compliance of the Gateway Refinement Plan with the Metro Plan and with adopted TransPlan text. 2} Gateway Refinement Plan Transportation Policy i 5.0 requires TransPlan amendment proposals as needed to include the Refinement Plan's Transportation Project List. 3~ The TransPlan amendments has described in the attached description and maps implement Gateway Refinement Plan policy regarding the Project List (AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES, 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 TransP(an amendments were reviewed by the Transportation Planning Committee (TPC), a committee composed of interjurisdictional staff, in accordance with the adopted ~TransPlan amendment process. The Springfield and Eugene planning commissions concurred vrith the TPC recommended TransPlan amendment proposals, which are attached. 6y The projects being added to the Street and "Highway Project List," and to the "Bicycle Route Descriptions," all meet one or more of the project justifications described in 1 TransPlan, which include the following: A--Improves Access, S--Safety, T••Truck Traffic, O--Operational, ED--Economic Development, LOS--Level of Service, and U-- improve to Urban Standards. 7~ Street and Highway projects 1, ~, 3, 4, and 5 are needed to increase capacity at intersections to maintain acceptable levels of service. (See descriptions and map attached. 8y Street and Highway projects 7,11,12, 13, and 14 are needed to provide #or 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, 9,10, and 15 are needed to bring existing roads up to City standards. See descriptions and map attached. toy Bicycle projects 1 through 8 are needed to provide a complete bicycle network throughout the Refinement Plan area. See descriptions and map attached. Criterion ~: Demonstrated conformance with a licable State statutes. The TransPlan amendments must conform with applicable State statutes. Findings: 1 y I~ecause the TransPlan amendments are consistent with the Metro Plan, which is consistent with ORS Chapter 197 has demonstrated inAttachment Al, the amendments are also consistent with ORS 197. No other State statutes apply. Criterion 3: Demonstrated canforrnance with a licable 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. 2y The Gateway Refinement Plan is in conformance with the Metro 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. Z /9~~$ 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 speci#ic Planning Commission recommended changes to the Draft Gateway Re#inement Plan will be deleted upon final adoption of ordinances incorporating these findings. FINDINGS DEMQNSTRATING CONSISTENCY DF THE GATEWAY REFINEMENT PLAN WITH THE EUGENE•SPRINGFIELD METR4PDLITANAREA GENERAL PLAN AND THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELQPMENT CDDE Section 8.034 of the Springfield Development Code iSDC} 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--vf the Eugene•Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan. In accordance with SDC 8.030, findings must be adapted that demonstrate compliance of the proposed refinement plan with (~) the Metro Plan, (2} applicable state statutes, and (3} applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. METRQ PLAN In order to demonstrate consistency with the Metro Plan, policies #ram each of the specific elements in Chapter Ill 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 ffI-A Policy I11-A-4 (~ }; 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: ~} Residentially designatedland inthe urbanizableportion ofthe Gateway Refinement Plan area is currently without an adequate level of key urban services, particularly transportatian and sewer facilities. However, these services can be provided within a reasonable period of time. (See Residential Element Finding X30.} 2} Residential Policy 13.0 and its implementation actions require a conceptual development plan for the undeveloped~underdevelaped 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 i 1.2 (RECaMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING C4MMISSIaN 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 v~ith inadequate access. 1 Policy 1I1-A-5 ~$f : Continue to encourage the dispersal of housing for all income groups. Findings: ~ ~ The Gateway Re#inement Plan contains areas for a(I of Springfield's housing types at Iow, medium, and high densities. Zy Residential Policy 2,0 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 ~ 6.0 and its implementation actions provides City assistance and incentives for deve(oprnent 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 1N THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES, maintains the metropolitan area's ability to provide a wide variety of housing fin terms of type and cost? through density allocations. Policy III-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: lj Retention of the large parcels of undeveloped and underdeveloped MDR-designated land east of Game Farm Raad South is accomplished through the Development Area Plan requirements of the Gateway Refinement Plan Residential Policy i 4.4 and its implementation actions, as well as the Article ~9--Urbanizable Fringe Overlay District-- of the Springfield Development Cade. Policy Ili-A-5t1 Z~: Promote compatibility between residentially zoned land and ad'acent areas. Findings• ~~ Residential Policy 3.0 provides forbuffering between residential areas and the freeway. ~~ Residential Policy 17.0 provides for buffering of resident:ally designated areas from public facilities, including roads, fire stations, and sanitary and storm sewer. 3j Residential Policy 9,0 provides for buffering between general office 4G0) uses and residential uses. 4~ Commercial Policy 1,0 provides far buffering between commercial uses and adjacent residential uses, to be implemented through the site plan review process. 5~ industrial Policy 4,Q provides for bu#fering between industrial; commercial, and residential uses. Policy III-A-fill fij: Encourage location of nonresidential uses, such as neighborhood commercial and small-scale light industry, within residentially designated areas when those auxiliary uses are compatible with refinement plans, zoning ordinances, and other local controls for allowed uses in residential neighborhoods. z Findings: ~ } Residential Policy j 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 Farrn Road South to neighborhood commercial iNC1 under certain conditions. Policy 111-A-622}: 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 low and moderate income households. Findings: 1y Residential Policy '(fi.o provides assistance, density bonuses, and potential economic incentives far hausing developers that pravide housing opportunities for low and moderate income residents as part of their overall development. Policy Ill-A-7130}: Encourage higher density residential development near industrial and commercial centers throughout the metropolitan area. Findings: 1} Maintaining the MDR Metro Plan designation and zoning on the entire X84-acre area east of Game Farm Road South (AS RECOMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING C4MMiSSION CHANGES}, retains the opportunity to achieve higher density development near a growing commercial and industrial center. Economic Element 111-B Policy 111-B-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; 1 } Industrial Policy i .4 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. 2} Industrial Policies 7.Q and 9.4 encourage improved appearance of the "McKenzie- Gateway" special light industrial 4SL1} site, and include provisions to ensure that the site is attractive to Tight, campus-type industrial development. 3 Policy 111.8.5{~ 3~: Encourage compatibility between industrially zoned lands and adjacent areas in local planning programs. Findings: ~ ~ Industrial Policy 4.Q provides for buffering between industrial, commercial, and residential uses. Policy 111-B-fi{1 ?~: Reserve several areas within the urban growth boundary for large-scale, campus type, light manufacturing uses. Findings: 1 ~ Approximately 2$4 acres of the Gateway Refinement Plan area has an SLl 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 SLI designation for the entire site. Policy 111-B-6{~ 9~: Provide #ar 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 offected areas #or their primary uses, {bi assure compatibilityr and {c~ consider the potential far increased traffic congestion. Findings ~} Industrial Policy 5.4 allows for a limited mixing of commercial and industrial uses in the "(~"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 111-B-fi{22): In order tv provide locational 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: ~ ~ Public Facilities Policies 3.4 through 5.0 address the provision of appropriate and expeditious public services to the McKenzie-Gateway SLl site. 2~ (ndustrial Policies $.4 and ~ 3.4 address provision of certain public facilities on the SLI site. Policy 111-B-fi{25~: Recognize the vital role of neighborhood commercia(facilities in providing services and goods to a particular neighborhood. 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. 2; 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 {l~'Cy under certain conditions, 9 Policy ill-B-S{~5}; 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 Commercial Element recommends rezoning of several properties to recognize and encourage the continuation of neighborhood scale uses in the Gateway Refinement Plan area. Envy 'ronm,ental Resources ~lI~-C~ -- Policy 1l1-C-7 {2): Except as otherwise allowed according to FFMA regulations, development shall be prohibited in floodways i# it could result in an increased flood level... Findings: ~~ Residential Policy 14.Q 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 ~ 00 year flood plain. 2} Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policy 2.C recognizes the unsuitability of the McKenzie River floadway for urban development and recommends its usage far fulfilling 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 floadway fringe, local 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; ~~ Residential Palicy X4.0 includes a requirement for engineering studies as part of a development area plan application for any development in the MDR area east of Game Faun Road South that would lie in the ~ 00 year flood plain. Pviicy Ill-C-$ {fib: Agricultural production shall be considered an appropriate interim and temporary use on urbanizable land and on vacant and underdeveloped urban land. Findings ~) The Gateway Refinement Plan dues not contain any text or designation that prohibits agriculture as an interim use in the urbanizable area. 5 Policy 111-C-9th 8~: 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.Q requires a wetlands assessment and delineation prior to development approval in the south Clear Vue neighborhood. Z~ Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Element Policy 7.Q requires that all known and potential wetland areas shall be delineated prier 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-9t20~: In order to improve water quality and quantity in the metropolitan area, local governments shall consider developing regulations or instituting programs to; ...~b~ 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 flows; tee utilize natural and simple mechanics( treatment systems to provide treatment for contaminated runoff waters; (f~ reduce street- related water quality and quantity problems;... Findings; ~ y Industrial Policy 13.0, and Natural Assets ~etc.y Policy 3.O 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-10~~1 ~: 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: ~ y Public Facilities Policy 4.O 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 !II-C-~ 0~~5~: uVhen planning #or and regulating development, focal governments shall each continue to 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, conservat'ran easements, planned unit development ordinances, streamside protection ordinances, open space tax deferrals, donations to the public, and performance zoning. 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. 2) Residential Policy ~ 5.0 encourages incorporation of natural features, shared open spaces, and recreational pathways into residential development plans. 3} Industrial Policy 2.o requires preservation of the natural and scenic values associated with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site. 4) Industrial Policy 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, Qpen SpaceslScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies address protection of the Gateway Refinement Plan area's open space and natural resource values. Willamette River Greenwa River Corridors and vllaterwa s Element (fl-D Policy 1(f-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 #or supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for residential development; and other compatible uses. Findings: ~ } Residential Policy 13.0 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~ Natural Assets, Qpen SpaceslScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies 1,4, 2.0, 6.4, and 9.4 address protection, enhancement, and public opportunities for the McKenzie River and other waterway corridors within the Gateway Refinement Plan area. Environmental Desi n Element (li-E Policy ill-E-3 ~ 1 }: In order to promote the greatest passible degree of diversity, a broad variety of commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be encouraged when consistent with other planning policies. Findings: 1 ~ The Gateway Refinement Plan provides far three types of residential uses, public land and open space, a mixed•use area that incorporates commercial uses, and community and neighborhood commercial uses. Policy 111-E-3 (2}; Natural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways shall be protected and retained to the maximum extent practicable, considering the economic, social, environmental, andenergyconsequences inthe design and construction of urbandevelopments and landscaping shall be utilized to enhance those natural features. Findings i ~ 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. 3~ Industrial Policy 2.4 requires preservation of the natural and~scenic values associated with the riparian corridor crossing the McKay site. 4~ Industrial Policy 1 ~ .~ 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 l1I-E-3 44~; Public and private facilities shall be designed and located in a manner that preserves and enhances desirable features of focal and neighborhood areas and promotes their sense of identity, Findings; 1~ Public Facilities Policy fi.Q addresses the need to site public facilities in a manner that preserves neighborhood livability, Policy Ill-E-3 4fi~: Local jurisdictions shall 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: ~ y AfI of ements of the Gateway Refinement Plan contain policies that address relevant environmental design issues. The following findings provide examples. ~y 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 ~vetlands 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, 3l Commercial Policies 1.0 and 3.0 provide for buffering between commercial and residential uses, and improved appearance of commercial development in the Gateway area that is oriented toward the freeway. 8 4} Industrial Policy 1.0 provides for improved appearance of the Shelley Street and *~"Ilaura Street industrial areas. 5~ Industrial Policy 7.0 provides assurances that the McKenzie-Gateway SLI site will achieve a high level of aesthetics and amenity, through the application of site development standards. 6} l~atural Assets, Open SpacelScenic areas, and Recreation policies require protection of waterside {riparian} corridors, and the natural vegetative fringes, and pravide for enhancement of the scenic and open space amenity values in the Refinement Plan area. Policy !1f-E-3 {?}: The development of urban design elements as part of local and refinement plans shaft be encouraged. Findings: 1} Environmental design considerations and policies are incorporated into each element of the Gateway Refinement Plan. {See findings 2 through 6 under Metro Plan Policy Trans ortation 111-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...,{c} Medium- and high-density residential development shall be encouraged within one-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 light industrial uses, where appropriate, in those centers. {e}Medium-and high-density residentialdeoelopment shall be encouraged within one-half mile of existing and future employment centers. Where appropriate, such centers shall include urban public transit transfer stations. {f1 Development and redevelopment shall be encouraged in designated areas which are relatively well served by the existing ar 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 {one is located in the Gateway Mall development} and to existing and future employment centers, 2} Transportation Policies fi.0, 7.0, 9.0, ~ 3.0, and 23.0 provide for the development of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities in newly developing areas, and for prevision of pedestrian and bike facilities through developed areas in conjunction with road improvement projects. Policy fll-F-fi i3}: Local governments and the lane Transit District shall cooperate in the timely identification and acquisition of transit stations in nev~rly 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 additional turnouts. Policy l11-F-6 (5}: New developments shalt include consideration of improvements which would accommodate urban public transit and other alternative modes. Findings: ~ } 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 9.4 provides for consideration of convenient access to and use of transit #acilities through reduced walking distances, and provision of bus turnouts and shelters where deemed necessary. Public Utilities Services and Facilities Element Ill-G Policy 1II-G-6 ~5}: Ef#orts shall be made to reduce the number of unnecessary special service districts and to revise con#using 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 Spring#ield and Eugene, Findings: 1} Public Facilities Policy 4.4 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 to SUB. Policy !ll-G-6 {6}: In addition to physical, economic, energy, and social considerations, timing and location of urban development within the metropolitan area shat! be based upon the current or imminent availability of a minimum 1eve1 of key urban services, Findings: 1 } Public Facilities Policies 1.4 through 5.4 provide for the availability of key urban services~as nevv development occurs. Parks and Recreation Facilities Element Ill-H Policy 111-H-5 t2}; Local parks and recreation plans and analyses shall be prepared by each turisdiction and coordinated on a metropolitan level, Findings: ~} Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation Policies 5.0 and 9.0 address acquisition and maintenance of parks and recreation #acilities, and are consistent v~ith INiflamalane Park District's current efforts to update their Comprehensive Plan. 10 Historic Preservation ,Element 4lll-Ij Policy 111-1-z (~ ); Adopt and implement historic preservation policies, regulations, and incentiv e programs that encourage the inventory, preservation, and restoration of structures; landmarks; sites; and areas of cultural, historic, or archaea(vgical significance, consistent with overall policies. Findings: ~) The Historic Resources Element provides an histaric resources inventor for the Y Gateway Refinement Plan area. ~y Residential Policy i 2.4 provides far limited rezoning of historic properties in the MDR area east of Game Farm Road Sauth to NC as an incentive to retain and rehabilitate historic structures, Policy ill-1-2 ~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 pro rams designed to recognize and memorialize the area's his g Cory, Findings: ~~ The Historic Element provides for commemoration of Deadmond Ferr crossin th Y g~ e former Southern Pacific Railroad corridor, and the hanging tree. Energy, Ef ement 111-J Policy ll1•J-5 (7~: Encourage medium and high density residential uses when balanced with h of er planning policies in order to maximize the efficient utilization of all forms of ener Th greatest energy savings can be made in the gY e 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 welt served b mass transit, paratransit, and foot and bic cle aths. y Y P Findings• i ~ Retention of the entire ~ 80-acre MDR designated area for medium densit residen i uses (AS RECDMMENDED IN Y t al THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CHANGES} provides the potential for higher densities of dwellings located in proximi to tY commercial, service, and employment centers, as well as transit facilities, which is consistent with Metro Plan goals far energy conservation. Policy 111-J-S 4$): Commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be inte rated h g tat a greatest extent possible, balanced with all planning policies to reduce travel distances, optimize reuse of waste heat, and optimize potential an-site energy generation. Findings: ~ i Residential Policy ~ ~.0 allows for rezoning to NC of up to 3 acres of currentl MDR- Y zonedand designated area in orderto integrate neighborhood commercial uses that can meet future residents' needs. 11 Citizen Involvement Element II(-K Policy III-K-3 l3}: 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: 1} 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 =PAC}; mailing meeting notices to over 220 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 local streets. Findings: ~ } Transportation Policy Z4.0 SAS RECQMMENDED IN THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING C4MMlSSION CHANGES} provides for construction of a limited access north-south arteria! in the eastern portion of the Refinement Plan area, which will attract through automobiles and trucks o## 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; 1 } Transportation Policy ~ 2.0 provides for design and installation of traffic control devices in order to minimize traffic on residential streets. 2} Transportation Policy ~ fi.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 bicyclelpedestrian connections between and vrithin adjacent developments through capital planning, refinement planning and local development review processes. 1Z ,n ,ngs; ~ y The Residential; Industrial; Natural Assets, Open SpacelScenic Areas, and Recreation; and Transportation Elements of the Gateway Refinement Plan all contain policies that provide for bicyc(elpedestrian 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 .. ex,st,ng streets. Findings: ~y. Transportation Policy ~ S.o provides for evaluation of a "Transportation Demand Management" program as a means of reducing demand on the transportation system. Im lamentation Polices Policy !-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 public works activities ~e.g. sewer projects; and k. to promote economic diversification efforts. Findings: ~) All projects on the Gateway Refinement Plan Transportation Project List SAS RECOMMENDED 1N THE SPRINGFIELD PLANNING CQMMISSIQN CHANGESy meet one or more of the TransPlan project implementation criteria. Policy 1-7: Include vn-street bike lanes in construction or reconstruction of arterial and collector streets, unless bike facilities are determined to be unnecessary. Findings: ~ ~ Transportation Policy 6.o provides for on-street bike lanes in conjunction with construction of collectors and arterials, as needed. Policy 1-$: Include sidewalks in construction or reconstruction of all collector and arterial streets, except freeways or expressways, unless determined to be unnecessary. Findings ~ 1 Transportation Policy 7.0 provides for sidewalk construction in conjunction with new residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. Policy 1.9; Provide for bus turnouts, passenger shelters and passenger loading improvements in construction or reconstruction of all collector or arterial streets, unless they are determined to be unnecessary. 13 Findings: ~ y Transportation Palicy 8,o encourages construction of additional transit amenities along arterials in the Gateway Refinement Plan area, SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE Section 8.030 of the Springfield Development Code ESDC} contains the following three criteria for the adoption of a refinement plan, The following findings demonstrate compliance of the Gatewa Refinement Plan with the relevant sections of the SDC. y Criterion ~: Demonstrated conformance with the Metro Plan. Findings: ~) The Gateway Refinement Plan conforms to the Metro Plan as demonstrated in the findings under "Metro Plan" above. Criterion 2: Demonstrated conformance with a licable State statutes. Findings ~) No State statutes apply other than those addressed in the previous findings 4primarily ORS Chapter ~ 97}, Criterion 3: Demonstrated conformance with a licable Statewide Plannin Goals and Administrative Rules. Findings: 9} 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. ~) The Gateway Refinement Pian is in conformance with the Metro Plan see precedin 9 findings}, and is therefore in conformance with the Statewide .Planning Gva1s 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 660-~ 6, 14 J 9888 EXHIBIt B AMENDMENTS TC THE STREET AND HIGHWAY PROJECT LIST 1. Gateway and Belt Line Intersection SPRING}: - add a second right-turn lane for eastbound traffic - add aright-thru option lane far southbound traffic cost: $ ~ oo,ooo A roximate Com Ietion Date: Medium Range Phase 2. Gateway and Game Farm Road SPRING}: - install a traffic signal cost: $~~o,ooo A roximate Com fetion Date: Long Range Phase 3. Pioneer Parkway and Eugene-Springfield Highway, East Bound Off-Ramp tSPRING & oD~T}. - add a second left turn lane for east bound traffic C_. ost: ~~ Oo,ooO Approximate Com fetion Date: Short Range Phase 4. Pioneer Parkway and "G" Street Intersection 4SPRING Sc QDDT}: - convert the southbound right turn only Zane to a right-thru option Pane - add a second left turn lane for northbound traffic Cost: $50,000 Approximate Completion Date: Short Range Phase 5. Gateway and Oakdale intersection SPRING}: - install a traffic signal Cost,: $ ~ 20,000 A roximate Com fetion Date: Short Range Phase 6. International ~IIlay between Game Farm Road North and Deadmond Ferry Road SPRING}: - construct an east-west collector street two to three lanes} as an extension to international Way-an existing city street Cost: $ 900,000 A roximate Com fetion Date: Medium Range Phase 7. Game Farm Road North between Game Farm Road East and the 1-5 Cvercrossing 4SPRING & LC}, - upgrade to a three-lane urban facility with sidewalks and bike paths Cost: $450,000 A roximate Cam fetion Date: Medium Range Phase 8. Bally View Lane 1SPRING}: - upgrade to urban standards with sidewalks and bike paths, unless determined unnecessary Cost: X338,000 A roximate Com fetion Date: Lang Range Phase ~XH18lT PAIGE l ~~' ~ 9. Deadmond Ferry Road between Game Farm Road East and the Mckenzie River SPRI • . t NG}. - upgrade to urban standards with sidewalks and bike paths, unless determined unnecessary Cost: ~934,Oa0 A roximate Cam letian Date: Lang Range Phase 10. North-South Collector Road tar MDR Site SPRING}: construct anorth-south collector road that will serve the MDR site, including sidewalks and bike paths unless determined unnecessary Cost. S394,Qa0 A roximate Com letian Date: Medium Range Phase 11. Pioneer Parkway between Harlow Road and Beltline Road SPRING & CDCT : } - extend Pioneer Parkway north to Belt Line Road or to GameFarm Road South--2 or 4 lanes with landscaped median, including sidewalks and bike aths unless determin p ed unnecessary Cost: $2,20~,a0a A roximate Com letian Date: Long Range Phase 12. Belt Line Rvad east of Game Farm Road South SPRING}: - extend Belt Line Road eastward into the MDR site--3 lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks Cost: $439,a0a A roximate Com letian Date: Long Range Phase 13. Raleighwood Avenue Extension 4SPRING}: • -extend Raleighwood eastward 4to connect with anorth-south collector for the MDR site}--2-3 lanes with bike paths and sidewalks Cost: $281,000 A roximate Cam letian Date: Medium Range Phase 14. Game Farm Road South and Game Farm Road East, from Belt line Road to Gam e Farm Road North SPRING & LC}: • upgrade to a 2-3 lane urban facility - provide curbs, sidewalks and bike lanes C.~ os~: $1,414,400 A roximate Com letian Date: Medium Range Phase EXHIBIT PAGE ~+ pF 3 AMENDMENTS TO THE BICYCLE ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS ~ . International Way: Route: International Way feast-west collector for the SLI site From; Game Farm Road North To: Deadmond Ferry Road Type: u 2. Game Farm Road Noah: Route: Game Farm Raad North From: Befit Line Road To: I-5 Overcrossing continuation across I-5 is part of Draft VlJillakenzie Area Plan Type: sl 3. Bally View Lane: Route: Bally View Lane From: Deadmond Ferry Road To: End of Ba1dy View right-of•way Type: u 4. Deadmond Ferry Road: Route: Deadmond Ferry Road From: Game Farm Road East Ta: McKenzie River Type: u 5. Collector Road System for MDR Site: Route: North-south route connecting Belt Line Road with Game Farm Road South From; Belt Line ar Bally View depending on alignment chosen f or collectory To; Game Farm Road South Type: u 6. Belt Line Road Route: Belt Line Road From: Game Farm Road South To: Bally View Lane Type; u 7. Pioneer Parkway Route: Pioneer Parkway From: Harlow Road Ta: Belt Line Road or Game Farm Road South Type: u ~XH1B~T