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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 19568ORDINANCE NO. ~~g AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 19TH AND AGATE SPECIAL AREA STUDY. The City Council of the City of Eugene finds as folloWS: 1. In November, 1987, the Eugene Planning Commission approved a work program for the preparation of the 19th and Agate Special Area Study ~Study~. The primary purpose for the Study was to explore alternatives for making the neighborhood commercial area more economically viable far both existing and potential businesses while maintaining or improving compatibility with surrounding residential areas. The Study boundaries were generally defined by 17th and 18th Avenues on the north Emerald Street, on the west, lath and 21st Avenues on the south, and Columbia Street on the east . Major land uses in the Study area include the 19th and Agate commercial area, the Condon School building and, site currently leased from School District 4-J b Y the University of Oregon, Washburn Park, and a variety of residential structures. 2. The Eugene Citizen Involvement Committee approved the citizen involvement component of the Study in November, 1987. 3. A community forum was held with neighborhood residents, property owners, and business people on December 5, 1987. A list of specific issues and ideas to be addressed during preparation of the Study was generated. The meeting was attended by about 65 people. Advance information about the event was mailed to all residents, property owners, and businesses in the area. 4. Based an the level of interest generated at the December 5, 1987 community forum, the 19th and Agate Special Area Study Task Farce was farmed. The Task Force included three members from the Fairmount Neighbors, one member from the South University Neighbors, two members from the 19th and A ate g business group, one member from the University of Oregon Housin Office and a Universit st g y off member representing the Condon School building. ~. The Task Force met regularly from ~'anuary through May, 1988 to prepare a draft study. The Task Force considered relevant policies in the Fairmount University of Oregon Special Area Study and the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan. In mid-Nay all residents, property owners, and businesses were mailed notice of the availability of a preliminary draft of the 19th and,Agate Special Area Study and invited to attend a second community forum to discuss the recommendations and provide comments to the Task Farce. Copies of the draft Study were mailed to affected parties within the Stud boundar and to thus y y e who attended the December community forum. Ordinance - 1 6. At the May 26, 1988 community forum, the Task Force reviewed the draft Study with about 35 people. Citizens testified and completed a survey form on the draft document. on May 31, 1988, the Task Force discussed the comments generated, made final revisions to the draft Study and unanimously forwarded the document to the Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval. 7. In late May, 1988, the Eugene Planning Commission conducted a tour of the 19th and Agate study area, on June 7, 1988, the Eugene Planning Commission held a work session on the June draft 19th and Agate Special Area Study. on June 8, 1988 the Eugene Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the draft Study. 8. on June ~7, 1988, the Eugene Plannin Commission g recommended a revised version of the draft 19th and Agate Special Area Study be adopted by the Eugene City Council. 9. The Department of Land Conservation and Development was forwarded a copy of the 19th and Agate Special Area Study on June 29, 1985. 10. The Eugene City Council held a public hearing on the 19th, and Agate, Special Area Study on July 11, 1988 and considered testimony and the recommendation forwarded b~ the Eugene Plannin Commission, y g 11. Based on the above record and findings, the findings contained in the Study and the staff pates, which are incorporated herein, the Eugene City Council concludes that the 19th and Agate Special Area Study as amended is consistent with the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan and other applicable plans and policies. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Based on the above findings, which are incorporated herein, the policies set forth in the 19th and A ate Special Area Stud attache g y d as Exhibit A are adopted as a refinement to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan for the 19th and Agate Special Area Study area. Section 2. The goals in the Study are recognized as broad statements of philosophy describing the hopes of the neighborhood. The implementation strategies set forth in the 19th and Agate Special Area Study are recognized as potential means of ,implementing adopted policies. The goals and implementation strategies are not adopted by the City Council. Section 3. Exhibit B, revisions to the version of the 19th ordinance - 2 f and Agate Special Area Study shown in Exhibit A, is adopted. Section 4. The City Council adopts as additional findings the supporting text, maps, charts, and tables contained in the 19th and Agate Special Area Study and Appendix attached in Exhibit A. Passed by the City Council this 11th day of July, 1988 ` Cit R corder Approved by the Mayor this 11th d July, 19 i or l Ordinance - 3 Exhibit B. Revisions and Errata Cn June 27, 1988, the Eugene Planning Commission recommended that the draft 19th and Agate Special Area Study be approved with the changes noted below. Changes are shown in legislative format with additions in bold and deletions in ~~brackets~, 1. Page 11-- Amend Implementation Strategy 8.3 to remove reference to restricting right turn movements and encourage evaluation of other ways to make the 19th and Agate intersection safer for pedestrians. Amend the strategy as follows: S.3 The City should consider changes din signings at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Agate Street to restrict right turn movements on red lights from 7:44 to 9:44 a.m. and 2:40 to 3:34 p,m. This wi 11~ make i t safer during peak times when elementary school chi l - dren are using the intersection, 2. Page 11-- Delete Implementation Strategy 9.4. ~. Rationale: The 19th and Agate Task Force voted on May 31, 1988, NOT to include the strategy in the draft study. Staff incorrectly included the ~~ item in the June, 1988 version. The Task Force felt that the University . had already explored use of a shuttle system and had decided that it was not needed due to the small size of the campus and the proximity of major uses. In addition, the Task Force wanted to encourage the use of foot and bicycle traffic and discourage further use of motor vehicles on the campus. 3. Page 13-- Clarify that Policy 13 and Implementation Strategies 13.1 and 13.2 are not intended to limit future University use of the Condon School site. Move the discussion under Implementation Strategy 13.1~to immediately fallow Policy 13. Expand the discussion and amend Implemen- tation Strategy 13.1 as follows: "Discussion; This policy recognizes that the University of Oregon plans to either continue to lease or acquire the Condon School site from 4-J and will plan, administer, ;and oversee any improvements on the site through its normal campus planning processes. At this time, the Univer- sity has no plans for the alteration, improvement, or further develop- ment of the property, It can be expected, however, that as the campus develops eastward, this site may be further developed for institutional purposes." "The University has continued to allow use of the existing play equip- ment at the southern end of the Condon School site; the University is not in a position, however, to operate, maintain, or provide for an enhanced play area." Revisions and Errata, June 2?, 1985 Page 1 "The i9th and Agate Special Area Study Task Force discussed the value of the existing play area and open space, and developed some very sche- matic designs of what the area on the southern end of Condon School could look like, developed either with or without a parking lot on the site. The schematic designs incorporated a variety of features and may or may not be implemented as shown. improvements of the Condon School site will depend on several factors such as University needs and finan- cial resources. Financial resources for playground/open space enhance- ments, for example, need to be explored with strong community involve- ment." 13.1 ~Recognize~ Recognizing the asset that the existing play- ground and apes space represent in their location at the southern end of the Condon Schoa] building consider developing ~devel- op~ a design of the area has fol iaws~ which incorporates the following factors: a. ~Create~ A quiet buffered area ~immediately~ south of the Condon School Building that offers an attractivey passive setting for users of-the building. b. ~Cesign~ A small pocket park to create pleasant outdoor open space at the south end of the site and to provide seating area far customers, employees, and community members. Provide with visible, direct access for bicyclists and pedes- tri ans from Agate Street. c. ~Imprave/replace exi sti ng~ Improved/replaced playground equipment as needed to provide an active play area for chil- dren in a variety of age groups. d. An active recreational area for adults. may be incorporated if compatible with items a., b., and c.~above.~ ~A schematic design of a proposal far the area is attached. 4.~ Page 2d-- Add to Finding 21 information that some University lots are not fully utilized. Add the following; "While there is a parking shortage on campus, some Lots, such as the one north of Condon School and at filth and Moss, are not fully utilized based on observations taken in Spring, 1988." 5, Page Z1-- Add a new Finding 30 describing the development of the Condon School playground and its current use. New Finding 30 to read: "The playground at the Condon School site was designed and built with private funds and volunteer Labor in ~9?l. The site is now used by the University of Oregon Child Care Program and community members, especialw ly from the East Campus Housing Area." Revisions and Errata, June 2l, 1988 Page Z Draft 19`x' and Agate Special Area Study, June, 1988, is not attached; it is on file and available by written request to the Eugene City Recorder's Office.