River Road Santa Clara Neighborhood Page 3 of 5 Work Session: March 10, 2020 <br />Plan Project Update <br />2019. Throughout summer 2019, staff and volunteers attended a range of events, from <br />concerts in the parks to events at the volunteer library, making sure that folks knew about the <br />neighborhood plan and were invited to add their voice. The Neighborhood Plan survey was <br />also available during this time to let community members say what is most important to them <br />and suggest edits for a selection of key actions. <br /> <br />A large community event with over 200 attendees, Pumpkin Pie and Planning was held on <br />November 13, 2019. This event was an opportunity to share the draft actions, listen to <br />feedback, and discuss next steps and how the community can stay involved. The event <br />materials can be found on the project website and included draft River Road Corridor Study <br />proposed zoning concept maps and transition standards graphics that illustrate potential <br />design standards that support the neighborhood plan’s draft goals and policies. The project <br />team also developed maps to illustrate the key priorities in the topic areas of Transportation <br />and Parks and Natural Resources. <br /> <br />In winter 2020, a series of neighborhood conversations are being held to provide <br />opportunities for the community to discuss and learn about the neighborhood plan and how <br />zoning is proposed to change as part of plan implementation. This input will continue to <br />inform the CAC and project team as they begin to develop the components to be included in <br />the neighborhood plan adoption package. <br /> <br />River Road Corridor Study <br />As part of the ongoing neighborhood planning process, an in-depth analysis of the River Road <br />corridor is underway. The River Road Corridor Study includes stakeholder interviews, public <br />workshops, economic and demographic research, and conceptual design work. The results of <br />the Study will include proposed land use code amendments along the corridor as well as <br />other recommendations to support implementation of the neighborhood vision along River <br />Road, up to the location of the planned Santa Clara Transit Center at Hunsaker Lane. <br /> <br />Based on community input and collaboration with the CAC, the River Road Corridor Study <br />project team created the draft Preferred Zoning Concept Map in Attachment C. The concept <br />supports creating thriving neighborhood centers at key locations to support 20-minute <br />neighborhoods and provide a variety of housing options within ¼ mile of the corridor that fit <br />into the scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods. In addition to the map, the <br />consultant team drafted the Code Framework provided in Attachment D, basing it on <br />previous work with the CAC, general public, and project staff team. The purpose of the <br />framework is to establish the overall direction of the new base zones and outline the <br />structure prior to the detailed development of draft code language this spring. The framework <br />includes guiding design principles that explain the intent of the regulations and directly <br />connect the code to the goals, policies and actions in the River Road-Santa Clara <br />Neighborhood Plan. <br /> <br /> B. Policy Issues <br /> <br />Lane County has committed to this project as demonstrated with the letter of initiation that <br />was signed by County Administrator, Steve Mokrohisky. Potential future amendments to the <br />Metro Plan will require compliance with Lane Code Chapter 12.200 through 12.230 and <br />applicable criteria. This project will fulfill a commitment to future neighborhood planning