Site Context <br />The subject property is located in the south hills of Eugene, and is zoned R-1 Low-Density Residential (see <br />Attachment A). A "WR" Water Resources overlay zone was originally applied to the subject property, but <br />it was removed by an Overlay Zone Correction application process (OC2 12-1) that was initiated by the <br />current property owner in 2012. Through this process it was confirmed that no regulated Goal 5 water <br />resources exist on the subject site. <br />The area generally consists of single-family residences zoned either R-1 or AG (Agriculture). All adjacent <br />properties are zoned either R-1 or R-1/WR. Directly north and abutting the subject property is West <br />Amazon Drive, a partially improved right-of-way that provides access to the subject property. On the <br />other side of West Amazon Drive are eight single-family homes built along Foxboro Lane (a cul-de-sac). <br />Abutting and to the east is Vivian Drive, an unimproved right-of-way that ends at the southeast corner of <br />the property. Directly west and at the corner of Fox Hollow Road and West Amazon Drive is a privately <br />owned, undeveloped residential property. <br />To the south and southwest of the property is land owned by the City of Eugene. This land is partially <br />adjacent to Fox Hollow Drive, runs parallel to the right-of-way and then wraps around the southern <br />boundary of the subject property. That strip of land was originally intended to provide public access to a <br />portion of the City's recreational trail system. According to a deed restriction for the property (see <br />Attachment B), the property "shall be used for park purposes" and is labeled as a "riding trail" on the Lane <br />County Tax Assessor's maps. <br />As noted above, the site has access from West Amazon Drive. This street has only one connection to the <br />City's transportation network, which exists at Fox Hollow Drive. While the West Amazon Drive right-of- <br />way continues to the northeast (where it meets Martin Street and runs parallel to East Amazon Drive), no <br />street has been constructed that would provide a through connection for motor vehicle access. The City <br />of Eugene recently purchased the land abutting that unimproved right-of-way segment for park purposes, <br />and plans to maintain the land as a natural area and part of the ridgeline trail system. Hence, this street <br />connection will likely never be made. <br />Public Notice/Referrals <br />Public notice was mailed and posted on October 1, 2015, consistent with the requirements of EC 9.7315 <br />Public Hearing Notice. The Planning Division received public testimony from neighbor Ross Williamson, <br />who believes there were three deficiencies with the original application: 1) the application does not <br />demonstrate it is for needed housing as defined by state law; 2) no 5' interval topographic map was <br />submitted; and 3) a tree protection plan to "insure maximum preservation of existing vegetation" was not <br />submitted. He also states that no documentation exists in the application in regards to certain Public <br />Works issues that were brought up at the applicant's neighborhood meeting. These issues were related to <br />paving width, sewer, and sidewalks. <br />Mr. Williamson also sent written testimony regarding the Adjustment Review application. He believes <br />that while the applicant requested an adjustment to street paving standards, they are actually trying to <br />adjust connectivity standards that might require a connection to Vivian Drive. Mr. Williamson also notes <br />that connectivity standards are not subject to an adjustment. <br />Neighbor Richard Zeller also submitted written testimony regarding the proposed PUD. Mr. Zeller's letter <br />Staff Report (PDT 15-1/ARA 15-13) October 2015 2 <br />HO Agenda - Page 9 <br />