Hearing Notice 9-21-16 - Laserfiche WebLink

those maps were enlargements of a digital version of the Metro Plan (as opposed to enlargements of the 11x17 printed paper copy, which is the “official” version). LUBA also determined that where multiple map reference points (also knowns as referents) are available, the Hearings Official should consider them. Examples of reference points are street right-of-ways, intersections and surveyed property boundaries. The public hearing scheduled before the Hearings Official for September 21, 2016 is to provide the public an opportunity to submit evidence and argument following LUBA’s remand decision. Scope of the Remand Hearing Based on LUBA’s remand, the record will be re-opened to accept evidence related to the question of whether the applicant’s proposed zoning boundary between Low Density Residential and Parks and Open Space is consistent with the Metro Plan. In other words, the record will be limited, so only information or evidence related to the boundary location will be considered by the Hearings Official. th The record before LUBA included information regarding several referents (a portion of East 30 Avenue and the City limits line). The applicant relied on only one referent. To the extent the parties were under the mistaken belief, prior to LUBA’s decision, that they could not rely on multiple referents, it is appropriate to re-open the record to allow the parties and other interested individuals to present evidence based on other reliable referents that were not provided in the initial proceedings. Following the Hearings Official’s decision on remand, the application may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Further information about the specific proposal and the public hearing process is provided below. Approval Criteria The applicable zone change approval criteria are addressed at Section 9.8865 of the Eugene Code. The th Eugene Code is available to view at the Eugene Planning Division, 99 West 10 Avenue or online at http://www.eugene-or.gov/citycode Applicable adopted plans include the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) and the Laurel Hill Plan. The Hearings Official’s decision whether or not to approve the applicant’s request will be based on compliance with the applicable approval criteria. How to Comment on the Proposal 1. Send a written statement to the Hearings Official, c/o Erik Berg-Johansen, Assistant Planner, Eugene Planning Division, 99 West 10th Avenue, Eugene OR 97401 or via email at erik.berg@ci.eugene.or.us. Otherwise, written testimony may also be submitted at the public hearing. 2. Attend the public hearing and state your concerns. At the hearing, the Hearings Official will ask for any testimony which supports the request, any neutral testimony, and any any testimony in opposition to the request. Additionally, you can contact your neighborhood association. This application falls within the boundaries of the Laurel Hill Valley Citizens neighborhood. To obtain contact information for the neighborhood association, call the City’s Neighborhood Services Office at 541-682-6243. However, please note that alerting your neighborhood association does not mean your comments will be automatically entered into the record.