travel distances, optimize reuse of waste heat, and optimize potential on- <br />site energy generation. <br /> <br />As stated in the responses to Goal 12 and J.2, the re-designations concentrate future development <br />around the transit corridor and pedestrian-oriented center. Additionally, the permitted mix of uses <br />and high densities specified by the S-SW zone facilitatelocation efficiencies and thermal sharing to <br />maximize energy savings. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and zone changes are <br />consistent with Policies J.7 and J.8. <br /> <br />K. Citizen Involvement Element <br />K.3 Improve and maintain local mechanisms that provide the opportunity for residents <br />and property owners in existing residential areas to participate in the <br />implementation of policies in the Metro Plan that may affect the character of those <br />areas. <br /> <br />As stated in the response to Goal 1 above, the re-designations and development of the S-SW zone is <br />the result of an extensive public process. Based on these findings, the proposed amendments and <br />zone changes are consistent with Policy A.4. <br /> <br />Eugene Commercial Lands Study <br />The following policy from the Eugene Commercial Lands Study (identified below in italics) is also <br />relevant to the proposed amendments. Based on the findings provided below, the amendments are <br />consistent with and supported by the applicable provision of the Eugene Commercial Lands Study. <br /> <br />22.0 Further strip commercial activity along Willamette Street will be discouraged. Strip <br />commercial is defined as commercial facilities which are largely oriented to <br />automobile traffic, such as retail uses found in the C-2 General Commercial District. <br />Small-scale General Office District developments are not considered strip <br />commercial. <br />The S-SW zone changes all C-1 and C-2 zoned properties to the Mixed Use subdistrict, which orients <br />development to pedestrians, not automobiles. Specific standards require buildings with minimal <br />setbacks and prohibit parking or drive-through lanes between the building and the abutting street. <br />The proposed amendments and zone changes will therefore discourage further strip commercial <br />activity, consistent with Policy 22. <br /> <br />EC 9.7735(3):When a city-specific local comprehensive plan also applies, the proposed <br />amendment is consistent with the city-specific local comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />EC 9.8065(3):In the case of establishment of a special area zone, [the proposed <br />amendment] is consistent with EC 9.3020 Criteria for Establishment of an S Special Area <br />Zone. <br /> <br />As the City of Eugene does not yet have its own City-specific local comprehensive plan, andis <br />otherwise subject to the Metro Plan and adopted refinement plans instead, EC 9.7735(3) is <br />inapplicable in this case. <br />Findings - 18 <br />