Background/Application Materials

DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1, RA 19-1, Z 19-S, WG 19-3, ST 19-3, and SDR 19-2 April 19, 2019 The Willamette River adjacent to the site is identified a Goal 5 Water Resource. The Willamette River, as a water resource, is protected by established protection provisions in the /WR Conservation overlay zone. Development standards and requirements in the proposed S-DR/CL Zone subdistrict, as amended (Exhibit A), will ensure enhancement of corridor and waterway environments. As such, the proposed amendments and zone change account for recreation, resource, and wildlife protection; and, promote enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments. -The S-DR Zone is designed to facilitate a mixed-use development scenario. The stated purposes of the S-DR Zone (Exhibit A) are to implement Nodal Development and Transit-Oriented Development policies, which focus on reduced reliance on automobile transportation within designated areas. Design standards within the S-DR zone, as amended, are intended to foster an active, vibrant, people- oriented district and reduce reliance on automobile use. As noted above in findings for Metro Plan Policies A.22 through A.24, the proposal facilitates residential development and other compatible uses. As such, the proposed amendments and zone change support non-automobile transportation alternatives; and, facilitate opportunities for residential development and other compatible uses. Therefore, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policy D.2. D.3 Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County shall continue to cooperate in expanding water related parks and other facilities, where appropriate, that allow access to and enjoyment of river and waterway corridors. This policy is aimed at intergovernmental cooperation between Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County to expand parks and other facilities and public access opportunities. As it relates specifically to Eugene, the following findings are relevant to the proposal. As noted in the findings for Goal 8 under EC 9.8065(1), within the Parks and Recreation System Plan, a proposed Riverfront Park on the subject site is identified as Project #C1 "Downtown Riverfront Park development at former EWEB site to serve [the City Central Neighborhood Planning area]" in Appendix A Planning District Summaries and Recommendations. The Plan allocates $9,000,000 in capital cost to the project and identifies it as a Priority 1/2 project In 2013, the City and EWEB entered into an MOU that stated that EWEB would donate 3-acres of rverfront property to City of Eugene Parks in exchange for a dedication of a funds for park development in the future. In 2018, the City officially took ownership of the Riverfront Park site from EWEB and finalized the concept design for the Riverfront Park. In addition to the original three acres, one additional acre of upland Park Plaza was added to the site as part of the redevelopment acreage to the west As such the proposed amendments and zone change advance the City's role pursuant to the above policy. Therefore, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policy D.3. D.S New development that locates along river corridors and waterways shall be limited to uses that are compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of those water features. The findings for Goal 8 under EC 9.8065(1) are incorporated by reference herein. Provisions of the S- DR/CL Zone subdistrict, as amended, will ensure compatibility with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of the Willamette River through the future development of high-quality public open space, recreation areas, and river overlooks. Therefore, the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policy D.S. 10 City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 32