HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5461COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5461
RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF
EUGENE (ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-03-08-42, TAX LOT 00300,
LOCATED AT 3241 DOWNING STREET)
PASSED: 8:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT:
CONSIDERED: October 27, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 5461
RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE
(ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-03-08-42, TAX LOT 00300, LOCATED AT 3241
DOWNING STREET)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. An annexation application was submitted on May 8, 2025, by Cassandra Beers and
Richard F. Beers, II in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810 of the Eugene Code, 1971,
("EC") to annex property identified as Assessor's Map 17-03-08-42, Tax Lot 00300, to the City
of Eugene.
B. The property proposed to be annexed is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A
to this Resolution. The legal description of the property proposed to be annexed is attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit B.
C. The City's Planning Director has submitted a written recommendation that the
application be approved based on the criteria of EC 9.7825. The Planning Director's Findings and
Recommendation are attached as Exhibit C.
D. On September 26, 2025, a notice containing the street address, the assessor's map
and tax lot number for the property, a description of the land proposed to be annexed, and the
Planning Director's preliminary recommendation was mailed to the applicant, owners and
occupants of properties located within 500 feet of the perimeter of the subject property, and the
Northeast Neighbors. The notice advised that the City Council would consider the Planning
Director's full recommendation on the proposed annexation on October 27, 2025.
E. After considering the Planning Director's recommendation, the City Council finds
that the application should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a
Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows:
Section 1. Based on the above findings and the Planning Director's Findings and
Recommendation which are attached as Exhibit C and are adopted in support of this Resolution, it
is ordered that the land identified as Assessor's Map 17-03-08-42, Tax Lot 00300, which is more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit B, is annexed to the City of Eugene.
Section 2. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council.
The annexation and the automatic rezoning of the land pursuant to EC 9.7820(3) from AG
Agricultural with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay to AG Agricultural shall become effective in
accordance with State law.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the 27th clay of October, 2025.
ANNEXATION SITE PLAN FOR:
RICHARD & CASSANDRA BEERS
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Exhibit B
Legal Description
Lot 24, Block 4, SECOND ADDITION TO DALE SUBDIVISION, as platted and
recorded in Book 52, Page 18, Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County,
Oregon.
• Planning Director's Findings and Recommendation:
Annexation Request for 3241 Downing Street
(City File: A 25-07)
Application Submitted: May 8, 2025
Applicant: Cassandra Beers and Richard F. Beers, II
Property Included in Annexation Request: Tax Lot 00300 of Assessor's Map 17-03-08-42
Zoning: AG Agricultural with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay
Location: 3241 Downing Street
Lead City Staff: Nicholas Gioello, Associate Planner, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541-682-5453
EVALUATION:
Based on the information provided by the applicant, the City has determined that this request complies with
Eugene Code (EC) Section 9.7805 Annexation -Applicability. As such, it is subject to review and approval in
accordance with the requirements, application criteria and procedures of EC 9.7800 through 9.7835. The
applicable approval criteria are presented below in bold typeface with findings and conclusions following
each.
EC 9.7825(1) The land proposed to be annexed is within the city's urban growth boundary and is:
(a) Contiguous to the city limits; or
(b) Separated from the city only by a public right of way or a stream, bay, lake or other
body of water.
Complies Findings: The subject property is within the Urban Growth Boundary and is contiguous to
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IX]YES D City limits on its western boundary adjacent to Downing Street, consistent with
NO subsection (a).
EC 9.7825(2) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any
applicable refinement plans.
Complies Findings: Several policies from the Metro Plan provide support for this annexation by
IX]YES D encouraging compact urban growth to achieve efficient use of land and urban service
NO provisions within the UGB, including the following policies from the Growth
Management section (in italic text):
Policy 8. Land within the UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only
through annexation to a city when it is found that:
a. A minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided to the
area in an orderly and efficient manner.
b. There will be a logical area and time within which to deliver urban services
and facilities. Conversion of urbanizable land to urban shall also be
consistent with the Metro Plan. (page II-C-4)
Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the
highest priority. (page I/-C-5}.
EC 9.7825(3)
Policy 15. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with
the required minimum level of urban facilities and services. While the time
frame for annexation may vary, annexation should occur as land transitions
from urbanizable to urban. (page II-C-5)
The following policy from the Residential Element of the Metro Plan is also applicable:
Policy A.2 Residentially designated land within the UGB should be zoned consistent with
the Metro Plan, and applicable plans and policies; however, existing
agricultural zoning may be continued within the area between the city limits
and UGB until rezoned for urban uses.
The Metro Plan designates the annexation area as appropriate for low-density
residential use. The property is zoned AG Agricultural with a /UL Urbanizable Land
overlay. The current zoning of AG is intended to allow agricultural uses within the UGB
until land is converted to urban use. Agricultural uses are considered interim uses until
public facilities and services can be provided. In order for this property to further
develop as residential property in the future, a zone change to R-1 Low Density
Residential will be necessary. The /UL overlay will be automatically removed from the
zoning following annexation approval.
The Willakenzie Area Plan (WAP) is the adopted refinement plan for the subject
property. The subject property is located within the WAP's Unincorporated Subarea.
The WAP designates the area for Low-Density Residential use. With regard to applicable
policies of the WAP, none of the listed policies for this subarea appear to be directly
applicable to the subject property.
The proposed annexation does not conflict with any of the Land Use Policies in the WAP.
The "Public Facilities and Services Element" policies of the WAP are directed at local
government; however, the premise of these policies (regarding the provision of urban
services) is the assumption that the properties within the UGB will be annexed.
As previously discussed in this subsection, and further detailed under subsection (3)
below, the proposed annexation is consistent with Metro Plan growth management
policies and can be served by the minimum level of key urban services. The annexation
procedures beginning at EC 9.7800 are consistent with State law and therefore, as found
throughout this report, the annexation is consistent with State law.
Based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the applicable policies of the
Metro Plan and Willakenzie Area Plan refinement plan.
The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key
urban facilities and services, as defined in the Metro Plan, can be provided in an orderly,
efficient, and timely manner.
Complies Findings: Consistent with this criterion, the proposed annexation will result in a
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NO provided in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner as detailed below:
Wastewater
Public wastewater is available via an 8-inch line located within Downing Street right-of-
way, which is adjacent to the site. The subject property is served by a septic system.
Storm water
There is no public piped system adjacent to the site in Downing Street. There is a 36-inch
diameter stormwater line to the northwest of subject property in Wester Street.
Soil maps indicate Type C soils on site. The subject property does not appear to be
mapped as an infiltration limited area. Any future development on the site will be
subject to the City of Eugene stormwater standards during the building permit process.
Transportation
The subject property fronts both Downing Street and Wester Street, which are both local
streets maintained by the City of Eugene. Compliance with applicable street standards
will be evaluated at time of future development.
Solid Waste
Collection service is provided by private firms. Regional disposal sites are operated by
Lane County.
Water and Electric
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) Water staff confirm no objections to the
annexation of the site as water and electric services for the subject property are in
accordance with EWEB policies and procedures.
Public Safety
Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistent with service
provision through the City. Fire protection will be provided by Eugene Springfield Fire.
Emergency medical services are provided by Eugene Springfield Fire and will continue in
the same manner upon annexation.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and recreation programs are provided on a City-wide basis. The inclusion of the
subject property in the City is sufficient evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of
this key urban service is met.
Planning and Development Services
Planning and building permit services are provided for all properties located within the
Urban Growth Boundary by the City of Eugene. The Eugene Code, Chapter 9, will provide
the required land use controls for future development of the subject property upon
annexation.
Communications
A variety of telecommunications providers offer communications services throughout
the Eugene/Springfield area.
Public Schools
The subject property is within Eugene School District 4J. As access to schools is evaluated
on a district-wide basis, the property's location within the school district is sufficient
evidence to demonstrate the minimum level of this key urban service is met.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above findings, information submitted to date, and the criteria set forth in EC 9.7825, the
proposed annexation is consistent with the applicable approval criteria. A map and legal description
showing the area subject to annexation are included in the application file for reference. The effective date
of the annexation will be set in accordance with State law.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
• Upon approval of the annexation, the base zonings of AG Agricultural will remain; however, the /UL
Urbanizable Land overlay will be automatically removed from the annexation area. Please contact
the Permit Information Center, Planner-on-Duty at 541-682-5377 for more information.
• Approval of this annexation does not relieve the applicant from complying with applicable codes and
statutory requirements.
• The legal description provided does not appear to be prepared by a registered land surveyor
consistent with EC 9.7810(7). However, the area to be annexed is a platted lot of record;
specifically, Lot 24 of Block 4 of the Second Addition to Dale Subdivision, as platted and
recorded in Book 52, Page 18 at Lane County Deeds and Records.