UNIVERSITY OF OREGON <br />NORTH CAMPUS <br />CONDITIONAL USE & WILLAMETTE GREENWAY PERMIT APPLICATION <br /> <br />recognizes that the phasing schedule could appropriately be accelerated through non-public <br />funding of projects (or portions of projects). The proposal does not involve any required <br />transportation projects, and is instead limited to campus improvements. This policy is satisfied. <br />6. The City shall encourage the University of Oregon, Lane County, <br />and the Oregon Department of Transportation to participate <br />financially in transportation improvements involved in the <br />Riverfront Park Development area. <br />This policy recognizes that a number of agencies will be involved in funding future transportation <br />improvements. For example: 1) because Franklin Boulevard is a State facility, ODOT participation <br />in funding improvements is appropriate; and 2) funding of pedestrian sidewalks and crossings of <br />Franklin Boulevard (especially those above-grade) by the University of Oregon might be <br />appropriate. While the proposed development does not dictate partners and funding mechanisms <br />for transportation improvements, the university has successfully forged such partnerships in the <br />past, and will implement these working relationships as projects become viable. This policy is <br />satisfied to the greatest extent practicable. <br /> <br />7. The City, in cooperation with the University and developers, shall <br />develop a plan for a comprehensive bicycle path network for the <br />Riverfront Study area including: 1) the South Bank Bike Trail; 2) <br />the Mill Race Bike Path (included in the Eugene Bikeways <br />Master Plan); and 3) new paths providing access between <br />Franklin Boulevard and the south Bank Trail and to destinations <br />within the study area. <br />This policy recognizes the importance of bicycles as a component of the transportation system <br />and the need to achieve high levels of bicycle use to reduce traffic demands on the street system. <br />A bikeway network providing direct access to buildings and covered bicycle parking areas can <br />help attain the highest possible levels of bicycle commuting. In addition, sensitively integrated <br />paths can help make the area attractive and support improved access to the river and the Ruth <br />Bascom Riverfront Path System. With these principles in mind, the proposal seeks to improve the <br />bicyclist experience for commuters and recreational cyclists alike by connecting the bike path to <br />the east and west along the Willamette River to form a cohesive multi-modal path, and providing <br />improved access across the railroad tracks and Franklin Boulevard, as shown on Sheet L03 <br />Pedestrian and Bicycle Primary Circulation Plan (Exhibit A). Through improvement to the <br />comprehensive bicycle path network within the site, the proposal addresses this policy. <br /> <br />C. Environment Element <br />1. The City of Eugene shall protect the riparian strip along the <br />southern bank of the Willamette River within the study <br />boundaries by: 1) directing future development away from this <br />environmentally sensitive area; 2) establishing a buffer strip <br />beginning at the top of the bank and extending a minimum of 35 <br />feet to the south; 3) establishing a deeper setback to protect the <br />east Millrace outfall and the heavily used bicycle/pedestrian area <br />around the south approaches of the Autzen Bike Bridge; and 4) <br />developing, with the University of Oregon and the Eugene Water <br />Cameron McCarthy INITIAL SUBMITTAL | February 21, 2018 70 <br /> <br />