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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19443ORDINANCE NO. I `I ~ ~~ AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE WESTSIDE NEIGHBOR-~ HOOD PLAN AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN AREA GENERAL PLAN. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds as follows: 1. The Eugene-~Spr ingf field Metropolitan Area General Plan Metro Plan} was adopted by the Eugene City Council on July 28, 1984, and amendments thereto were subsequently adopted on February 8, 1982 by Eugene Ordinance No. 18927; on February 15, 1984 by Eugene Ordinance No. 19229; on October 22, 1984 by Eugene Ordi- nance No. 19293; on July 17, 1985 by Eugene Ordinance No. 19341, on September 9, 1985 by Eugene Ordinance 19348; on April 23, 1986 by Eugene Ordinance No. 19382, on April 28, 1986 by Eugene Ordi- nance Nos. 19383 and 19385; on August ll, 1986 by Eugene Ordinance No. 19395; and on August 13, 1986 by Eugene Ordinance No. 19398. 2. In the fall of 1984, the Eugene Planning Commission began the process of updating the 1977 Westside Plan for that portion of the Metro Plan within the boundary of the Westside Neighborhood Quality Project. In March 1985, a nine--member plan- ning team was appointed to prepare a draft update of the Westside Plan. In March 1986, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan was issued. 3. On May 6, 1986, the Eugene Planning Commission held a public hearing on the March draft Westside Neighborhood Plan. Af to r a tour and work sessions to consider the plan and public testimony, the Planning Commission took action at its June 2 meeting to recommend a revised version of the March draft Westside Neighborhood Plan for adoption by the City Council. 4. On June 2, 1986, the Eugene Planning Commission recom-~ mended a minor amendment to the Metro Plan Diagram to remove the asterisk shown on the Plan Diagram west of Jefferson Street be- tween 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue. 5. on July 28, 1986 a public hearing was held before the Eugene City Council an the refinement plan and proposed Metro Plan amendment and the Eugene C ity Council tentatively approved the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and initiation of an amendment to the Metro Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission by sub- mission of the refinement plan with modifications and proposed Metro Plan amendment to the Lane County Board of County Commis- sioners and the City of Springfield. 6. Findings in support of the adoption of this plan amend- ment are set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. Ordinance - 1 7. Based on the above record and findings, the City Council concludes that the plan amendment set forth below is consistent with the Land Conservation and Development Commission statewide land use planning goals, with the unamended portion of the Eugene~- Springfa.eld Metropolitan Area General Plan, and with other appli- cable City plans and policies. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES QRDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The findings set forth above are adopted with the findings contained in the amendments and in the original Metro Plan which are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. The Plan Diagram in the Metro Plan is amended to remove the asterisk shown on the Plan Diagram west of Jefferson Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue. Passed by the City Council this 12 day of nary, 1987 J ~~i ity Reccyfder Approved by the Nayor this 12th gray ,6f _ Jan~alary, 1987 Maya~r Ordinance -- 2 FINDINGS FQR APPLICABLE STATET~IDE PLANNING GOALS Goal 1. Citizen Involvement A. Goal l is intended to ensure that citizens have an oppor- tunity, "to be involved in all phases of the planning pro- cess." B. In January, 1985, a major community event was conducted in the Westside Neighborhood to provide an easy opportunity for residents, property owners, and businesses to identify issues to be addressed in the update of the Westside Plan. Approxi- mately 75 to 100 people attended the event. Advance infor- mation about the event was mailed to all residents, property owners, and businesses in the area along with a snail-back survey. About 150 completed surveys were returned, C. A nine-member planning team, representing area residents, businesses, and institutions developed the draf t Westside Neighborhood Plan over a 12--month period. D. The y~estside Neighborhood Quality Project included general information about the draft plan in their neighborhood news-- ' letter throughout the planning process. In March 1986, an information session on the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan was held in conjunction with the Neighborhood's monthly meeting. E. In April 19$6, the Westside Neighborhood Quality Project discussed the draft plan and forwarded a recommendation to the Eugene Planning Commission. F. In May 1986, the Eugene Planning Commission held a public hearing on the March draft Westside Neighborhood Plan. G. The Metropolitan Area Planning Advisory Committee ~MAPAC~, the designated citizen advisory committee for the metro-~ politan plan conducted a review of the proposed plan amend- ment on May 29, 1986. The meeting was announced in accord- ance with Qregon's Public Meeting Law. H, On June 2, 1986 the Eugene Planning Commission recommended a revised version of the March draft Westside Neighborhood Plan for adoption by the City Council. The commission also recam-~ mended a minor amendment to the Metro Plan to remove the asterisk shown on the plan diagram west of Jefferson Street, between 7th and 11th Avenues. I. 0n July 28, 1986 the Eugene City Council conducted a public hearing an the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and amendment to the Metro Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission and tentatively approved the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and initiated an amendment to the Metro Plan through submis- Exhibit A - 1 Sion of the refinement plan and proposed Metro Plan amendment to the Lane County Board of County Commissioners and City of Springfield by the Eugene Planning Department. Nance of the meetings before the Eugene Planning Commission and Eugene City Council occurred in accordance with State law and local notice requirements. Citizens of the metropolitan areas have had opportunties to be involved in all phases of the development and adoption of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan Metro Plan} amendment. Through the above processes, development of side Neighborhood Plan and related, amendment to have met the intent of Goal 1, Citizen Involvement. Goal 2. Land Use Planning .~w~...r~rirr ninr ii uir. .urin.n•. i.i~.ro...n~ .r.n.r...r~ the draft West- the Metro Plan A. Goal 2 establishes a consistent land use planning process throughout the state. B. The Metro Plan was adopted by Eugene, Springfield and Lane County by ordinance in 1982 and has been subsequently amended by ordinances. C. That portion of the Metro Plan within the Urban Growth Boun- dary was acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Develop-~ meat Commission ~LCDC} in August, 1982. D. The Westside Neighborhood Plan and proposed Metro Plan Dia-~ gram amendment fall within the Urban Growth Boundary. E. The Metro Plan identifies the role of refinement plans by noting that it is important to augment the Metro Plan by "more detailed refinement plans, programs, and policies." F. Fundamental principle #1, page II-1 of the Metro Plan, idea-- tifies it as the long-range policy document providing the framework within which more detailed refinement plans are prepared. In accordance with this principle, to date Eugene has adopted over 15 refinement plans and special area studies. G. The broad direction established in the draft Westside Neigh- borhood Plan is consistent with the Metro Plan. The Westside Neighborhood Plan. strongly supports the preservation of residential uses within an area of the Metro Plan Diagram indicated as appropriate for mixed use with an emphasis on medium-density housing. The Metro Plan amendment submitted in conjunction with the refinement plan is necessary to make the two documents consistent. The plan diagram reference to "mixed use" was not based on a need for specific land uses. There will be no overall impact, therefore, on the land use allocations. Exhibit A - 2 Based upon existing Metro Plan policies and the above find- ings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed amend- ment to the Metro Plan Diagram satisfy the requirements of Goal 2, Land Use Planning. Goal 5. o en S aces. Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Rr~~n~t r nr~e A. Goal 5 is intended to conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. B. None of .the area within the Westside Neighborhood Plan was identified in the Metro Plan "natural assets and constraints working paper." 1978 hand addenda} as containing significant Goal 5 related areas, Based on these findings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed Metro Plan amendment comply with Goal 5, open Spaces, Scenic, and Historic Areas and Natural Resources. Goal 9. Econorn A. Goal 9 in the Statewide Goals identifies the need to "diver- sify and improve the economy of the state." B. The Metro Plan contains direction far encouraging the vital- ity of the Eugene downtown area, The proposed Metro Plan amendment will encourage residential development in the Westside Neighborhood and potentially stimulate commercial growth in the downtown, Based on these f findings, the policies contained in the draf t Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed amendment to the Metro Plan comply with Goal 9, Economy. Goal 10. Housing A. Goal 10 of the Statewide Goals is directed at providing far the housing needs of the state's citizens, B, The Metro Plan encourages a variety of housing in or near the downtown area. C. The Westside Neighborhood Plan area is adjacent to Eugene's downtown. D. The proposed Metro Plan amendment will encourage the reten- tion of existing housing and additional housing in the West- side area. Based on these findings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed Metro Plan amendment comply with Goal 14, Housing, Exhibit A - 3