1400 Cross Street LLCPage 11of 16 <br />Refinement Plan Amendment <br />Map 17-04-25-41, Tax Lot 7000; Map 17-04-25-42, Tax Lot 100 <br />October 23, 2020 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />warranted as there is demand in the Eugene area for mixed-use development (based on <br />observed re-development activities over the recent years in other areas designated mixed-use in <br />the Whiteaker neighborhood). <br /> <br />Metro Plan Policy A.23 - Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed-use development on <br />surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in <br />local zoning and development regulations. (Metro Plan, III-A-10) <br /> Currently, the industrial designation is out of character with the neighborhood as it is surrounded <br />on two sides by residential. By changing the refinement plan designation, the property may <br />encourage a mix of uses that are compatible with residential, including commercial, employment, <br />or office uses. In addition, when the Site Plan is submitted to the City (although no development <br />uctures, street amenities, and <br />major landscape features will be necessary in order to integrate older development with newer <br />development (per EC 9.3900 Purpose of S- <br />will be designed so as to mitigate any significant negative impact on surrounding property values, <br />traffic circulation, historic structures and of development. Ultimately, this development could likely <br />create additional opportunities for people to live and work in the Whiteaker area and further <br />revitalize the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Metro Plan Policy B.15 - Encourage compatibility between industrially zoned lands and adjacent <br />areas in local planning programs. <br /> As stated above, the industrial designation is out of character with the neighborhood as it is <br />surrounded on two sides by residential uses. The parcels to the southeast of the subject property <br />are already designated as Mixed-Use in the Metro Plan, as are additional properties further to the <br />east and south. Given this, the proposed redesignation would be compatible and contiguous with <br />existing mixed-use designations. <br /> <br />Metro Plan Policy B.23 - Provide for limited mixing of office, commercial, and industrial uses under <br />procedures which clearly define the conditions under which such uses shall be permitted and which: <br />(a) preserve the suitability of the affected areas for their primary uses; (b) assure compatibility; and <br />(c) consider the potential for increased traffic congestion. <br /> Changing the designation to mixed-use will clearly preserve the primary use of the area (a mix of <br />office, commercial, and residential uses) and assure compatibility with nearby uses (the current <br />LMI zoning is out of character with the neighborhood; as the neighborhood has transitioned away <br />from industrial uses, more mixed-use opportunities are necessary). To consider the potential <br />increase in traffic congestion the applicant has included a Transportation Planning Rule Analysis. <br /> <br />(c) The refinement plan amendment is consistent with remaining portions of the refinement plan. <br /> <br />The proposal is consistent with the adopted policies of the Whiteaker Refinement Plan: <br />EC 9.9690 Whiteaker Plan Policies. <br />(1) Neighborhood History and Character Element. <br />(a) Preserve existing trees on public land and right-of-way. (Policy 3) <br />(b) Continue, enhance, and promote the street tree planting program. (Policy 4) <br />(c) Inventory and promote protection of significant trees on private property. (Policy 5) <br />(d) In evaluating proposed changes to the transportation systems that affect Whiteaker, consider <br />the impacts on historic and character defining features of the neighborhood and design <br />system that not only move traffic but link and reinforce elements of neighborhood character. <br />(Policy 9) <br />(e) Protect and enhance the natural characteristics of Skinner Butte and the Willamette River. <br />(Policy 10). <br />(f) Protect and enhance positive features of the neighborhood that help create a strong sense of <br />neighborhood identity. (Policy 11) <br /> <br /> <br />th <br />The Satre Group -www.satregroup.com <br /> <br />