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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5484
RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF
EUGENE (ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-04-24-23, TAX LOT 04400,
LOCATED at 181 AND 187 MARION LANE)
PASSED: 8:0
REJECTED:
OPPOSED:
ABSENT:
CONSIDERED: April 13, 2026
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RESOLUTION NO. 5484
RESOLUTION ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF EUGENE
(ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-04-24-23, TAX LOT 04400, LOCATED at 181 AND
187 MARION LANE)
The City Council of the City of Eugene finds that:
A. An annexation application was submitted on December 31, 2025, by Susan Louise
Downs Living Trust, in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.7810 of the Eugene Code,
1971, ("EC") to annex property identified as Assessor's Map 17-04-24-23, Tax Lot 04400, 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 March 13, 2026, 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, the Planning
Director's preliminary recommendation, and the date and time the Council was mailed to the
applicant, owners and occupants of properties located within 500 feet of the perimeter of the
subject property and the River Road Community Organization. The notice advised that the City
Council would consider the Planning Director's full recommendation on the proposed annexation
on April 13, 2026.
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 17-04-24-23, Tax Lot 04400, which is more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit B, is annexed to the City of Eugene.
Resolution -Page 1 of 2
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 R-1 Low
Density Residential with /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay to R-1 Low Density Residential shall
become effective in accordance with State law.
The foregoing Resolution adopted the 13 th day of April, 2026.
Resolution -Page 2 of 2
Land Annexation for
Su san Louise Down s
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 17
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EUGENE, LANE COUNTY, OREGON
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NOTES
EXISTING ANNEXED
PROPERTY
EXISTING BUILDING
1. CITY LIMIT BOUNDARIES SHOWN PER CITY of
EUGENE ON-LINE INTERACTIVE MAP
(EUGMAPS-APP) DECEMBER 2025.
2 . SITE HAS ONE SINGLE UNIT DWELLING and
ONE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT.
3. EASEMENTS OR OTHER RECORDED
RESTRICTIONS ARE SHOWN , IF EXISTING,
KINDLER ADDITION
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MAP: 17 04 24 23 Tax Lot 4400 Marion Lane Annexation
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Exhibit B
Legal Description of Affected Territory to be Annexed
(Tax Lot #4400)
Lot 1, Block 1, KINDLER ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 15, Page 16,
Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon.
Lot 2, Block 1, KINDLER ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 15, Page 16,
Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon.
Lot 3, Block 1, KINDLER ADDITION, as platted and recorded in Book 15, Page 16,
Lane County Oregon Plat Records, in Lane County, Oregon.
• Planning Director's Findings and Recommendation:
Annexation Request for 181 and 187 Marion Lane
(City File: A 25-15)
Application Submitted: December 31, 2025
Applicant: Susan Louise Downs Living Trust
Property Included in Annexation Request: Assessor's Map 17-04-24-23 Tax Lot 04400
Zoning: R-1 Low Density Residential Zone and /UL Urbanizable Land Overlay
Location: 181 and 187 Marion Lane
Lead City Staff: Amber Bell, Senior Planner, City of Eugene Planning Division, 541-682-5697
EVALUATION:
Exhibit C
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)
Complies
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YES NO
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.
Findings: The subject property is located within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Further, it
abuts two areas within City limits: the Marion Lane public right-of-way to the south and the
River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School property to the north. The application
complies with (1)(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
~ D encouraging compact urban growth to achieve efficient use of land and urban service
YES 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 I/-C-4)
Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest
priority. (page I/-C-5).
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Exhibit C
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 11-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 River Road -Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan (RR/SC UFP) is an adopted refinement plan
for the subject property, which also designates the area for low density residential use. The
subject property's existing R-1 Low-Density Residential zoning is consistent with these plan
designations. The /UL overlay will be automatically removed from the property upon approval
of the annexation.
Regarding applicable policies of the RR/SC UFP, the subject property is not located within a
subarea. None of the general "Residential Land Use Policies" at Section 2.2 appear to be
directly applicable to the subject request. The "Public Facilities and Services Element" policies
of the RR/SC UFP are directed at local government; however, the premise of these policies
(regarding the provision of urban services) is the assumption that property within the UGB will
be annexed.
The River Road -Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan is the other more recently adopted refinement
plan applicable to the subject property. While none of the goals or policies appear to serve as
mandatory approval criteria for this annexation, the following policy is relevant to the
annexation request:
Policy 17.4 Annexation: Annexation of the River Road and Santa Clara areas will occur
only through strict application of state laws and local policies
(e.g., ability to extend key urban facilities and services in a timely
manner). In each case, Eugene will make every reasonable
attempt to provide for annexation only on a voluntary basis and
according to prior individual property annexation agreements.
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.
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Exhibit C
Based on the findings above, the proposal is consistent with the applicable policies of the
Metro Plan and RR/SC UFP refinement plan, and River Road -Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan
refinement plan.
EC 9.7825(3} 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
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YES NO
Consistent with this criterion, the proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the
minimum level of key urban facilities and services can be provided in an orderly, efficient, and
timely manner as detailed below:
Wastewater
There is an existing 8-inch diameter public wastewater line in Marion Lane to the south of
subject property.
Stormwater
There is a 30-inch diameter public stormwater line approximately 1,275 feet to the east within
River Road right-of-way. Soil maps indicate Type C soils.
In the event of future development, applicant may be required to address all applicable
stormwater management standards, including flood control, water quality, oil control,
easements, and operation and maintenance. Any designs will be reviewed at time of building
permit.
Transportation
The southern boundary of the subject property fronts Marion Lane, a local city street.
Solid Waste
Collection service is provided by private commercial haulers. Short Mountain Landfill is
operated by Lane County and, per the Lane County Solid Waste Management Plan (2019),
receives solid waste generated within the City.
Water and Electric
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) Water staff confirm no objections to the annexation
of the site.
Public Safety
Police protection can be extended to this site upon annexation consistent with service
provision through the City. Fire protection and emergency medical services will be provided by
Eugene Springfield Fire.
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.
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Exhibit C
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 zoning of R-1 Low Density Residential 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.
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