Zone Change (Z 15-1): rezones the site from being split zoned PL Public Land (northern portion) <br />and R-1 Low Density Residential (southern portion) to entirely zoned R-1 Low Density <br />Residential. No overlay zones are proposed. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions held a public hearing on July 14, 2015 to <br />consider the proposed Metro Plan diagram amendments and corresponding zone change. A <br />total of 6 people testified, one in favor, two neutral, and three opposed. The record was not <br />requested to be left open and the Planning Commission closed the record at the hearing. <br />Following the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commissions asked staff to respond to <br />several issues raised in testimony. Staff responses are provided in Attachment B. For the <br />preliminary findings, refer to the draft included in the July 14, 2015 Planning Commission <br />meeting materials. <br />RECOMMENDATION/NEXT STEPS <br />Following deliberations, staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a <br />recommendation to the City Council, to approve the proposed Metro Plan amendment and <br />corresponding zone change. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Maps of Proposed Plan Amendment and Zone Change Boundaries <br />B. Preliminary Findings <br />C. Staff Response to Public Testimony/ Planning Commission <br />D. Park buffer map <br />E. July 14, 2015 public hearing notice <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br />Heather O'Donnell at 541-682-5488 or heather.m.odonnelI@ci.eugene.or.us <br />Land use application website: http://pdd.eugene-or.gov/LandUse/ApplicationSearch <br />Planning Commission website: www.eugene-or.gov/pc <br />PC Agenda - Page 2 <br />