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PLANNING COMMISSION RECAP: The overview was on April 22; a Public Hearing was held on May 7; deliberations were June 3, 4, & 11; with a motion and vote on June 11, to approve the Downtown Riverfront Land Use Package with recommendations for specific code changes. The Commission also flagged selected areas for Council to review. A memo with the motion and recommendations can be found at: https://www.eu 7ene-or.gov/3360/Webcasts-and- Meeting-Materials (Find the June 24 City Council meeting and click on the word "Other" on the right- hand side in the Document column). CITY COUNCIL (Tentative Agenda): o Public Hearing: June 24 at 7:30pm, Harris Hall o Work Session: July 17 at 12:00pm, Harris Hall o Work Session and Action: July 22 at 5:30pm, Harris Hall DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT WEBPAGE: https://www.eu eg ne-or.gov/3506/Downtown- Riverfront-Development FOR MORE INFORMATION: During the record period, public testimony on the proposed land use package can be submitted in person or by submitting written testimony to Allie Camp (acampLcbeuaene-or.gov). All written testimony submitted will be presented to City Council. Will Dowdy, Urban Development Manager, by phone: (541) 682-5340 or e-mail: wdowdyAeu ene-or.ov Gabe Flock, Senior Planner, by phone: (541) 682-5697, or e-mail: gflockL&uaene-or.gov LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY: The proposal for implementation of the Downtown Riverfront concept plan includes a detailed package of concurrent land use applications. These materials are publicly available on the City's website at: https://pdd.eugene-or.gov/LandUse/SearchApplicationDocuments?file=CA- 19-0001. In summary, they cover six main areas: Code Amendments (City File # CA 19-1): Amends the Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone (S-DR) as necessary to implement the updated vision and concept plan for redevelopment of the former EWEB riverfront site. Includes changes to the codified regulating plan, height standards, and other form-based zoning standards for mixed-use development and a new riverfront park; also includes related code amendments to integrate the updated zoning with other parts of the City's land use code. Refinement Plan Amendments (City File # RA 19-1): Repeals the Downtown Riverfront Specific Area Plan to facilitate revisions to the S-DR zone; also amends Whiteaker Plan policies to allow for removal of existing Site Review overlays on parcels zoned S-W/SR north of 4"' Avenue, which are proposed to be rezoned to S-DR (see below). Zone Changes (City File # Z 19-5): Rezones several parcels north of 4t` Avenue from Whiteaker Special Area Zone with Site Review Overlay (S-W/SR) to Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone (S-DR). Also includes one parcel zoned Light-Medium Industrial with Transit Oriented Development and Water Resource Conservation Overlays (1-2/TD/)ArR) and one zoned Public Land with Water Resource Conservation Overlay (PL/WR), being rezoned to the Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone with Water Resource Conservation Overlay (S- DR/WR), within the area of the new riverfront park. Willamette Greenway Permit (WG 19-3): Approval of a new Willamette Greenway Permit for future development that is consistent with the updated concept plan and revised S-DR zone. The application addresses Goal 15 requirements related to the protection of the Willamette River, as implemented by the City's local approval criteria for Willamette Greenway Permits. Tentative Subdivision (ST 19-3): Approval for a tentative subdivision that will create 17 new lots and rights-of way consistent with the revised S-DR zone. The plans also include conceptual designs for streets, accessways, and other infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the newly created lots. Standards Review (SDR 19-2): Approval for the proposed design and construction of a new metropolitan riverfront park, including a new multi-use pathway, overlooks, riparian enhancement and a variety of other public riverfront amenities. This application addresses special standards for the proposed park improvements within areas having the Water Resources Conservation Overlay (/WR), intended to implement Goal 5 water resource protections along the edge of the site near the Willamette River.