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Home My WebLink AboutStaff MaterialDowntown Riverfront Land Use Adoption Package Public Hearing Handout - 6/24/2019 Why are these land use changes being proposed? These land use changes will contribute to the Downtown Riverfront redevelopment occurring as a partnership between the City of Eugene and Williams/Dame & Associates (WDA), a project identified to meet the following goals: 2 • Create a new Downtown neighborhood; To.nnanes ilu,IU•Iamny • Provide an inviting place along the river for the entire community; HOUSING g g HOUSING b _ • Enhance connectivity along the riverfront path system; 3A 3B • Strengthen the economic identity of the region with key connections to the Townhomac downtown innovation district, the Knight Campus, and the regional River MuIU•Fmdly HOUSING Districts concept; and HOUSING 3C • Become a signature destination and focal point in 2021 and beyond. 11 &th A- t 61h Avn C 7rh Arc WDA To purchase ■ . Agency To Keep NADUCT Two dvwx% Towwnhomes OPQt SAS pE HOUSING HOUSING 7 - pESTAUNANT HOTEL orMuManHly CNTPAID(aw HOUSING PUBLIC KM lob rnWa-lamHT ag Agency To Keep - WDA Ground Lease . Affordable Housing Site - to be purchased by WDA ■ HiverfrontSite AgencyPurchased F.U J a~~ 4 h&, What other benefits to the community will these land use changes bring? This City-initiated land use application package represents the culmination of many years of planning and extensive public process leading to this point, with the goal of fulfilling a strong community desire and long-standing interest in redevelopment of the Downtown Riverfront site. The proposal has been closely guided by, and customized to implement, the community's policies and Statewide Planning Goals as reflected in the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, Metro Plan, Downtown Plan, Climate and Energy Action Plan, Riverfront Urban Renewal Plan, and locally adopted natural resource protections. The proposal also supports implementation of the community's goals embodied in the Envision Eugene Pillars, such as to: • Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options; • Meet the City's 20-year multi-family housing need within the existing Urban Growth Boundary and help meet affordable housing goals; • Make compact urban development easier in the Downtown, on key transit corridors, and in core commercial areas; • Provide ample economic opportunities for all community members; • Protect, repair, and enhance neighborhood livability; • Protect, restore, and enhance natural resources; and • Provide for adaptable, flexible and collaborative implementation. Downtown Riverfront Concept Plan PLANNING COMMISSION RECAP: The overview was on April 22; a Public Hearing was held on May 7; deliberations were June 3, 4, & 11; with a motion and vote on June 11, to approve the Downtown Riverfront Land Use Package with recommendations for specific code changes. The Commission also flagged selected areas for Council to review. A memo with the motion and recommendations can be found at: https://www.eu 7ene-or.gov/3360/Webcasts-and- Meeting-Materials (Find the June 24 City Council meeting and click on the word "Other" on the right- hand side in the Document column). CITY COUNCIL (Tentative Agenda): o Public Hearing: June 24 at 7:30pm, Harris Hall o Work Session: July 17 at 12:00pm, Harris Hall o Work Session and Action: July 22 at 5:30pm, Harris Hall DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT WEBPAGE: https://www.eu eg ne-or.gov/3506/Downtown- Riverfront-Development FOR MORE INFORMATION: During the record period, public testimony on the proposed land use package can be submitted in person or by submitting written testimony to Allie Camp (acampLcbeuaene-or.gov). All written testimony submitted will be presented to City Council. Will Dowdy, Urban Development Manager, by phone: (541) 682-5340 or e-mail: wdowdyAeu ene-or.ov Gabe Flock, Senior Planner, by phone: (541) 682-5697, or e-mail: gflockL&uaene-or.gov LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY: The proposal for implementation of the Downtown Riverfront concept plan includes a detailed package of concurrent land use applications. These materials are publicly available on the City's website at: https://pdd.eugene-or.gov/LandUse/SearchApplicationDocuments?file=CA- 19-0001. In summary, they cover six main areas: Code Amendments (City File # CA 19-1): Amends the Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone (S-DR) as necessary to implement the updated vision and concept plan for redevelopment of the former EWEB riverfront site. Includes changes to the codified regulating plan, height standards, and other form-based zoning standards for mixed-use development and a new riverfront park; also includes related code amendments to integrate the updated zoning with other parts of the City's land use code. Refinement Plan Amendments (City File # RA 19-1): Repeals the Downtown Riverfront Specific Area Plan to facilitate revisions to the S-DR zone; also amends Whiteaker Plan policies to allow for removal of existing Site Review overlays on parcels zoned S-W/SR north of 4"' Avenue, which are proposed to be rezoned to S-DR (see below). Zone Changes (City File # Z 19-5): Rezones several parcels north of 4t` Avenue from Whiteaker Special Area Zone with Site Review Overlay (S-W/SR) to Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone (S-DR). Also includes one parcel zoned Light-Medium Industrial with Transit Oriented Development and Water Resource Conservation Overlays (1-2/TD/)ArR) and one zoned Public Land with Water Resource Conservation Overlay (PL/WR), being rezoned to the Downtown Riverfront Special Area Zone with Water Resource Conservation Overlay (S- DR/WR), within the area of the new riverfront park. Willamette Greenway Permit (WG 19-3): Approval of a new Willamette Greenway Permit for future development that is consistent with the updated concept plan and revised S-DR zone. The application addresses Goal 15 requirements related to the protection of the Willamette River, as implemented by the City's local approval criteria for Willamette Greenway Permits. Tentative Subdivision (ST 19-3): Approval for a tentative subdivision that will create 17 new lots and rights-of way consistent with the revised S-DR zone. The plans also include conceptual designs for streets, accessways, and other infrastructure improvements necessary to serve the newly created lots. Standards Review (SDR 19-2): Approval for the proposed design and construction of a new metropolitan riverfront park, including a new multi-use pathway, overlooks, riparian enhancement and a variety of other public riverfront amenities. This application addresses special standards for the proposed park improvements within areas having the Water Resources Conservation Overlay (/WR), intended to implement Goal 5 water resource protections along the edge of the site near the Willamette River.