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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON NORTH CAMPUS CONDITIONAL USE & WILLAMETTE GREENWAY PERMIT APPLICATION The northern alignment proposes a new bridge crossing over the mouth of the Millrace Slough, which is intended to enable future removal of the existing culvert and crossing and more comprehensive restoration of the slough. The alignment extends under the south abutment of the Frohnmayer Bridge and extends eastward in order enable a future extension to Knickerbocker bridge on the north side of the railroad tracks. The alignment allows for bank layback and riparian restoration, but not to the extent proposed in the southern alignment. The alignment responds to desires for public access along the river, enhanced safety by activating the riverÈs edge and improving sightlines, and improved ecological function. The southern alignment utilizes the existing culvert crossing within the Millrace Slough to transverse this feature. The alignment does not extend east, and connects to Riverfront Parkway and Millrace Drive, which is the current eastward travel pattern for pedestrians and bicyclists.Shifting the bike path further from the river allows for more area devoted to bank layback and riparian restoration, and lessens the steepness of the proposed transition from the ordinary high water line to top of bank line. The alignment responds to desires to expand the riparian area, improve ecological function, and minimize conflicts between recreation and habitat uses. Based on the proposalÈs intent to implement of one of the aforementioned options for bike path realignment, this standard is satisfied. (2) Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided along the bicycle paths required above. Provisions of the S-RP Zone inherently ensure high-quality public amenities along the riverfront including bike parking, ample setbacks to protect the riverbank, and adequate lighting. Pedestrian-scale lighting will be provided along the bicycle path as required, and will be reviewed by the city through the standard development review process for a future bike path alignment. As discussed later, bike path lighting will comply with code standards for outdoor lighting. In addition, the university will implement other best practices to mitigate adverse impacts of the lighting toward the river. Therefore, this standard is satisfied. (3) Street lights shall be provided along all public streets within the S-RP zone. Streetlights are provided along all existing public streets. No additional public streets are proposed. Therefore, this standard is satisfied. (4) Street trees shall be provided along all public streets within the S-RP zone. Street trees are provided along all existing public streets. No additional public streets are proposed. Therefore, this standard is satisfied. (5) Setback sidewalks shall be provided along all public streets within the S- RP zone, unless an alternative pedestrian circulation system of substantial equivalency is specifically approved as part of the master site plan approval process. Cameron McCarthy INITIAL SUBMITTAL | February 21, 2018 90