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1400 Cross Street LLCPage 5of 14 Zone Change Map 17-04-25-41, Tax Lot 7000; Map 17-04-25-42, Tax Lot 100 October 23, 2020 Response to EC 9.8860(2): The applicant is requesting that the Whiteaker Special Area base zone and Site Review overlay zone be applied to the property. The base and overlay zone is appropriate for this property as it will enable future development proposals to address such attributes as compatibility considerations as the Whiteaker neighborhood continues its vibrant revitalization. The parcels to the southeast of the subject property are currently zoned S-W and designated as Mixed- Use in the Metro Plan, as are additional properties further to the east and south. Given this, the proposed rezoning would be compatible and contiguous with existing zoning. EC 9.8865 Zone Change Approval Criteria. Approval of a zone change application, including the designation of an overlay zone, shall not be approved unless it meets all of the following criteria: (1) The proposed change is consistent with applicable provisions of the Metro Plan. The written text of the Metro Plan shall take precedence over the Metro Plan diagram where apparent conflicts or inconsistencies exist. Response: The Zone Change is consistent with Metro Plan policies. It will be consistent with the Metro Plan diagram upon approval of the concurrently submitted Metro Plan Amendment application. METRO PLAN DIAGRAM The most recently adopted Metro Plan diagram was adopted as part of Ordinance No. 20319 (April 21, 2004). The 2004 Metro Plan diagram designates the subject property as Light Medium Industrial (a concurrent metro plan amendment is being submitted with this application to change the metro plan designation from Light Medium Industrial to Mixed-Use). The Metro Plan diagram does not illustrate base zones or overlay zones. As such, the request to add the S-W base zone and /SR overlay zone does not create inconsistencies with the Metro Plan and will be consistent with the Metro Plan diagram upon approval of the concurrently submitted Metro Plan Amendment application. METRO PLAN TEXT The following Metro Plan policies support the proposed zone change: Metro Plan Policy A.13 - Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-fill, redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods. By rezoning from LMI to S-W, the site can be redeveloped to include mixed use including medium density residential development something that is not currently possible. Moreover, investment next to a major street would lead to a more attractive environment for residents and businesses, as well as more than likely an aesthetically pleasing streetscape for pedestrians, transit riders, and bicyclists. Designs for the mixed-use property would also be sympathetic to existing landscape resources and neighboring buildings, both historic and contemporary. Metro Plan Policy A.22 - Expand opportunities for a mix of uses in newly developing areas and existing neighborhoods through local zoning and development regulations. This request is in an existing neighborhood and upon approval of concurrent Metro Plan and refinement plan applications to change the designation to mixed use and this zone change application to change the zoning to Whiteaker Special Area, opportunities for mixed use will be expanded. The redesignation and zone change are warranted as there is demand in the Eugene area for mixed-use development (based on observed re-development activities over the recent years in other areas designated mixed-use in the Whiteaker neighborhood). Metro Plan Policy A.23 - Reduce impacts of higher density residential and mixed-use development on surrounding uses by considering site, landscape, and architectural design standards or guidelines in local zoning and development regulations. th The Satre Group -www.satregroup.com