the rationale for modifying the Hearings Official's decision to omit that requirement. She also <br />urged that commissioners view the webcast of the meeting held on December 16, 2013 where <br />this issue was deliberated upon previously. <br />The discussion begins at about minute 5:00 and continues until minutes 21:30 of the webcast <br />(see http://ceapps.eugene-or.gov/PCWEBCAST/WEBCAST/Play.aspx?mid=604). In summary, <br />the decision to not require screening was based at least in part on 1) the existing vegetation <br />that screens the view from the bike path toward the site, 2) the fact that, at least on the <br />southern portion of the east boundary, the structures are already set back from the property <br />line, 3) any proposed screening cannot be located in the easement that runs along that eastern <br />property line, so any vegetative screening would have to be placed to the west of that <br />easement, and 4) because the structures toward the north (Buildings 2 and 4) are so close to <br />the easement line, some relocating of buildings (i.e. complete redrawing of the site plan) would <br />likely be required in order to accommodate such screening. <br />Staff is prepared to assist the commission in addressing those concerns, which appears possible <br />with some wording changes and a revised condition to ensure compliance with EC 9.8320(3), in <br />a manner substantially similar to what the Hearings Official had required. In the original <br />condition of approval, he referenced the standards at EC 9.6200, but did not specify the exact <br />type of landscape treatment to be required under those standards. <br />Staff notes that there does appear to be sufficient space shown on the applicant's site plans <br />(see LUBA record at Page 1200) along the majority of the eastern boundary of the site, but <br />outside the existing easement, to accommodate a landscape strip to the "L-2" standard at EC <br />9.6210(2). That would require a screen of low shrubs at 30-42 inches high, 1 canopy tree per 30 <br />linear feet, and 70 percent ground coverage with living plant materials. The commission could <br />also specify a slight relocation of proposed buildings and other improvements as shown, to <br />provide additional space for the landscaping, or require some form of different (i.e. narrower) <br />screening at key locations. Similarly, the condition could specify the allowance for openings at <br />locations where the plans show pathway connections to the east. <br />NEXT STEPS <br />Pending further deliberation and direction from the commission on these remaining issues, <br />staff will prepare a revised final order for consideration and action at a subsequent meeting. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. City Attorney Memo <br />The full record has been provided to commissioners separately, and is also available to the <br />public on the City's website at: http://pdd.eugene-or.gov/LandUse/ApplicationDetails?file=PDT- <br />13-0001. A hardcopy of the complete record is also available for free inspection at the Atrium <br />Building, 99 West 10th Avenue, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. <br />Copies may also be obtained at cost. <br />PC Agenda - Page 4 <br />