Attachment A <br />As outlined in the Cameron McCarthy Memo, there are existing code provisions for a 10-foot <br />landscape bed for L-2 Landscaping; however, the more common standard for L-2 landscaping is <br />a 7-foot deep landscape bed. This standard is most often implemented along parking areas for <br />commercial and multi-unit developments. While the memo concludes that the 10-foot bed <br />provides adequate space for L-2 landscaping, staff also notes that there are examples <br />throughout Eugene demonstrating that the required 7-foot deep landscaping bed provides <br />adequate space for the required shrubs, canopy trees, and ground cover to be successful in <br />providing screening. Based on this new analysis and information, staff recommends the <br />landscape buffer either remain at the proposed 10-foot minimum depth, as proposed code <br />section EC 9.8812(3)(a), or be reduced from 10 feet to 7 feet. <br />In addition to their analysis of the landscape buffer dimensions, the Cameron McCarthy Memo <br />also analyzes the native species list for required tree and other plantings within the Greenway <br />Setback Area and the landscape buffer2. They conclude that "the list is comprehensive and <br />provides a sufficient range of species and options to respond to site conditions, conformance <br />with the L-2 standards, and commercial availability." They also note that "updating the list <br />periodically to respond to climate change and new species information is recommended but <br />not necessary at this time." Based on this supporting analysis and review, staff continues to <br />support the use of the Native Plants and Species list included in Exhibit F to Ordinance 20351, <br />as proposed in the draft amendments. <br />Topic 3: Undeveloped and Partially Developed Properties Near the Riverfront Path System <br />At the January 24, 2023, Planning Commission deliberations, Commissioner Isaacson requested <br />more information about properties within the Willamette River Greenway that have <br />development potential and are located near the riverfront path network. To identify these <br />properties, staff used a set of Supplemental Maps published in the summer of 2022 (see <br />Attachment A.3) that provides property specific information for the zoning, development <br />status, and other factors for lands within the Willamette River Greenway. While a significant <br />part of the Greenway is either developed or publicly owned, two areas have been identified <br />that contain multiple properties that are undeveloped or partially developed and near the <br />riverfront path running along the banks of the Willamette River. A brief description and maps of <br />those two areas are provided below. <br />Area 1: This area is primarily located in the River Road Neighborhood, with one other <br />undeveloped parcel located on the east side of the river in the Willakenzie area. Two of the <br />properties shown as undeveloped or partially developed have received Willamette River <br />Greenway Permit approval for housing developments, see notes in the map below for more <br />information. The property on the east side of the river is zoned C-2 Community Commercial <br />(see location #1), which would permit a variety of higher density housing or commercial <br />2 Required native species plantings are required under the proposed tree preservation requirements at EC <br />9.6885(2)(d)2. and EC 9.8030(13)(b)8. in the Draft Willamette River Greenway Code Amendments. These <br />provisions require native species selected from Exhibit F to Ordinance 20351 for any trees planted within the <br />Greenway Setback Area. Additionally, the landscape buffer must also be planted with native species from this <br />same list, as required at EC 9.8812(3)(d). <br />Page 3 of 13 <br />Page 8 of 65 <br />