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MINUTES OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING HELD
MONDAY, MAY 3, 1999
The Springfield City Council met in Regular Session at Springfield City Hall, Council Meeting
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, May 3 at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Maine
presiding.
Present were Mayor Maine and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Hatfield, Leiken and Simmons.
Councilor Lundberg was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Mike Kelly,
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, Senior Management Analyst
Rosie Pryor, Administrative Aide Shari Higgins, and members of staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Maine.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Reverend Gary Emery, Calvary Temple Church.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR WITH ITEM 4 C REMOVED. THE MOTION
PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS
ABSENT).
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. April 12, 1999 - Work Session
3. Resolutions
4. Ordinances
a. ORDINANCE NO. 5917 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SPRINGFIELD
ZONING MAP FOR TAX LOT 5200, ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-02-31-41 FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (2ND READING).
b. ORDINANCE NO. 5918 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A 5-FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT IN LOT 9, LIBERTY SUBDIVISION, SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY,
OREGON (2ND READING).
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5. Other Routine Matters
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
c. ORDINANCE NO. 5919 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE FULL WIDTH OF OLD
HARLOW ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY, EXTENDING EAST FROM BEVERLY
STREET TO ITS TERMINUS, IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY,
OREGON, (2ND READING).
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR FITCH
TO APPROVE ITEM 4 C OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH
A VOTE OF 4 FOR AND 1 AGAINST (SIMMONS). (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS
ABSENT).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. FY 1999-00 One Year Action Plan of the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan for Housing
and Community Development.
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Housing Programs Specialist Kevin Ko presented the staff report. He said the One Year
Action Plan approval is a requirement of the Five Year Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan
for I:Iousing and Community Development, adopted in May of 1995. This requirement is
necessary for the cities of Eugene and Springfield to continue receiving funding from the
federal government from HUD. The One Year Action Plans must be submitted to HUD each
year and are designed to indicate how communities intend to fulfill the priorities established
in the Five Year Plan.
Mr. Ko said the City of Eugene would hold the public hearing on their One Year Action Plan,
May 10. The funding would then be available as of July 1, 1999.
Mayor Maine opened the public hearing. No one appeared speak. Mayor Maine closed the
public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR HA TFIELD,WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
FITCH TO ADOPT THE FY 1999-00 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN. THE MOTION PASSED
WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS ABSENT).
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2. Resolution Initiating an Expedited Annexation and Extraterritorial Sanitary Sewer Extension
to the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-28 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE
COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE
EXPEDITED ANNEXATION AND EXTRATERRITORIAL SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION.
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Planner I Kitti Gale was present for the staff report. She said all property owners had
requested annexation in order to develop property located on the southeast corner of Franklin
Blvd. and Glenwood Blvd. The annexation ofthe property is necessary to extend sanitary
sewer for development.
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Mayor Maine opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Maine closed the
public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-28. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS ABSENT).
3. Annexation of Property (Krans/Stovall) to the City of Springfield, Journal Number 1998-11-
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-29 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORIES TO THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND REQUESTING THAT THE LANE
COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION APPROVE THE
ANNEXATION.
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Planner I Colin Stephens presented the staff report. He asked council to adopt the resolution
approving the annexation, as the property owner made the request in order to develop the
property, east of 42nd Street and south of Jasper Road. The construction plan includes 21
single-family homes and annexation must occur prior to development..Mr. Stephens said a
portion of Jasper Road east of the city limits and South of 42nd Street south of Jasper Road,
north of the UGB would be fully improved during the development of the subdivision, and the
rights-of-way are included in the annexation request. .
Mayor Maine opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Maine closed the
public hearing.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 99-29. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS ABSENT).
4. Amendment of the Metro Plan Diagram and Mid-Springfield Refinement Plan Diagram and
Concurrent Rezoning of Property Located in the 3000 Block of Main Street (Journal Numbers
99-02-0038 and 99-02-0039) and Amending the Mid-Springfield Refinement Plan Text.. .
ORDINANCE NO.4 - AN ORDINANCE REZONING 6.6 ACRES OF TAXLOT 700,
ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-02-3 L FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL, CONSISTENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN AREA
GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM DESIGNATION FOR THl'S PROPERTY.
ORDINANCE NO.5 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METROPOLITAN AREA
GENERAL PLAN DIAGRAM BY REDESIGNATING 6.6 ACRES OF LAND FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL.
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ORDINANCE NO.6 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MID-SPRINGFIELD
REFINEMENT PLAN DIAGRAM BY REDESIGNATING 6.6 ACRES OF LAND FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL.
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Planning Manager Greg Mott provided the staff report. He also provided a copy of an
exhibit which was presented at the Planning Commission Public Hearing on April 7, 1999.
Per state law, Mr. Mott had the entire public record present, including items from the
Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Mr. Mott said the applicant had consolidated the requests for the same property into
a single application. He said the proposals, if approved, would separate industrial and
residential land uses and would provide opportunities for a greater variety of residential
dwellings. He referred to the map located behind the council seating. The 6.6 acre parcel,
highlighted in red, was identified as the subject property. Mr. Mott explained the zoning
change in relationship to the Metropolitan Area General Plan, Mid-Springfield Refinement
Plan and to the Springfield Development Code regarding zoning. He said staff supports
the application as it is a good land use decision. The only testimony at the Planning
Commission Public Hearing was in support of the application.
Councilor Simmons asked if the wetland mitigation would still occur as originally
designated. Mr. Mott, replied yes, but stated he was not sure what amount the wetland area
is located on the 6.6 acres, as most is on the northern portion, adjacent to the ditch. In
addition, the development of the site would allow the ditch to remain in place, while the
original plan called for movement of the ditch.
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Councilor Simmons asked if the land would be removed from the Residential Lands Study
inventory.. Mr. Mottsaidit was not included as an inventory site. The ten units per acre was
not a legitimate finding in the study, just as land which is located in the floodplain oron
slopes was not included.
Mayor Maine opened the public hearing.
1. Al Johnson, 767 Willamette Street, Suite 203, Eugene, spoke representing Springwood,
and in support of the application. Mr. Johnson provided historical information on when
the project began in 1990. He shared application data from 1991, the need for low-
income housing, and how this development has an ambitious plan and goal. Mr. Johnson
reiterated the development would not resultin a net loss toresidentialland, and it would
actually be a gain if the request is approved and the land was placed into the residential
inventory.
Mayor Maine closed the public hearing.
Mayor Maine said the application has a good relationship with zoning and the development
proposal seems very workable.
The ordinances were a first reading only.
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ORDINANCE NO.7 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MID-SPRINGFIELD
REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT BY DELETING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
POLICIES 11 AND 12. (
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Mr. Mott said this was a companion ordinance to the preceding three ordinances and
provided the staff report.
He said the request is unique to the residential property owned by Springwood and that no
other properties in the Mid-Springfield Refinement Plan would be affected by the ordinance.
He provided background information, including a prior appeal to the Land,Use Board of
Appeals (LUBA) regarding the subject property.
Mr. Mott provided specific information on the proposed text amendment. He said it drops
the requirement that development of Springwood's MDR land must be limited to "affordable
housing" as defined by federal law and occupancy must be limited to individuals 55 and
older. Originally the issues existed due to high enrollment in schools, but the recent
construction of three nearby schools has eliminated the concern.
He said staff supports the application as it is a good land use decision. . The only testimony at
the Planning Commission Public Hearing was in support.
Mayor Maine opened public hearing.
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1. Al Johnson, 767 Willamette Street, Suite 203, Eugene, said the actual policies being
deleted from the refinement plan text were on pages two and three of the staff report.
. Problems with the residential development in the past have been delineated by Steve., '
Barrett of Springfield School District and the construction of new schools. Mr. Johnson
said there is a great need for low-income housing for both families with children and the
elderly population. Approval of the ordinance would allow affordable housing with
maximum flexibility.
Mayor Maine closed the public hearing.
The ordinance was a first reading only.
5. Liquor License Endorsements for the Renewal Period of 1999-2000.
Building.official Dave Puent was present for the staff report. He said council had an
opportunity at their worksession to ask questions about specific; applicants and that four
recommendations are available to provide to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission
(OLCC): 1) Grant; 2) No Recommendation; 3) Do Not Grant Unless (applicant
demonstrated commitment to overcome listed concerns); or 4) Deny.
. Mayor Maine opened the public hearing. No one appeared to speak. Mayor Maine closed the
public hearing.
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Councilor Ballew suggested the Mill Camp be excluded from the process as they closed their
business on April 30, 1999, just after the staff report was completed for council review. She
also suggested council make no recommendation regarding the McKenzie Theatre Dance
Hall due to pending OLCC action. By consensus, council members agreed.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSE RECOMMENDATIONS, EXCLUDING
THE MILL CAMP, AND PROVIDING NO RECOMMENDATION ON THE MCKENZIE
THEATRE DANCE HALL, DUE TO PENDING OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL
COMMISSION (OLCC) ACTION. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND
o AGAINST (COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS ABSENT).
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
a. Committee Reports
1. Councilor Fitch attended the opening night of the current exhibit at the Springfield Museum.
She commended the display of art by students, Museum Coordinator Kathy Jensen and all of
the volunteers.
2. Councilor Simmons reported on the April meeting of the Lane Council of Governments
Board of Directors. He said there were many budget issues and the topic of Meals on
Wheels was lengthy. He said the Red Cross needs additional funding, but the board
supported a cut back in the program, due to budgetary constraints.
3. Councilor Leiken provided an update on the status.of SB 299. He also thanked the Police
Department for responding to an attempted burglary at his business. ..
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4. Mayor Maine thanked the City Council for their participation atthe May 1 Jointmeeting.
with the Lane Transit District Board of Directors. She felt a follow-up meeting may need to
occur so staff and council can discuss important issues. She asked when the Bus Rapid
Transit list of issues which was discussed at the May 1 meeting would be presented to Lane
Transit District. Traffic Engineer Brian Barnett said the list would be completed by May 7.
Mayor Maine said the council would need to be continually kept in the loop of the process.
She asked that staff provide a document for review and continue with briefings as necessary.
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
1. Transportation and Growth Management Program (TGM): Proposed Submissions by the City
of Springfield.
Planner III Mark Metzger presented the staff report. He said the Oregon Transportation and
Growth Management Program (TGM) has extended an invitation for project submissions for
the 1999-2001 biennium. Funds from this program are currently supporting the development
of the Jasper Natron Specific Development Plan and the Mixed-Use Development Ordinance
project in Springfield. Mr. Metzger said staff has identified four different projects which
would qualify for grant applications, each fitting the TGM criteria. The deadline for
application is May 17 and all would require a letter of support from Mayor Maine.
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Councilor Ballew asked if the projects would have a public review process prior to
completion. Mr. Metzger replied yes, that receiving the grant funding did not ensure a project
would be completed, but would allow the concept to be completed. The grant match would
be provided in Development Services Department staff hours, not a cash match.
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Mr. Metzger spoke about the Springfield Station Specific Area Plan project. He said it would
assist the downtown area while following the redevelopment concept which has been
embraced by the Springfield Renaissance Development Corporation (SRDC). The funding
would help coordinate the effort already begun and would allow the city to work in
conjunction with the SRDC It was clarified the funding would not be used to choose a site,
but using a reasonable radius of the downtown area, it would show the specific impact of
planning work for a proposed station
Mr. Metzger spoke about the McKenzie-Gateway Transportation and Land Use Refinement
Plan project. He said the funding would be used to review the creation of a mixed-use town
center and residential development on 180 acres of Medium Density Residential (MDR) land
at the east end of Beltline Road. The preliminary analysis shows the plan has the potential of
adding more than 11,000 vehicle trips per day to traffic loads at the Gateway/Beltline
intersection if built out as planned. Mr. Metzger said staff needs a foundation to look at MDR
zoning and decide if it is the right density for that area with existing traffic concerns.
Councilor Simmons asked about inclusion of land owners and any charges to developers. Mr.
Metzger said the owners would be asked to participate on committees through the grant
project and that no cost would be assessed, as the grants do not require any private funding.
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Planner I Susanna Julber spoke about the Glenwood Riverfront Specific Area Development
Plan project. She provided background on Glenwood funding, including a pending issue
paper, and the need for additional funding to work through many provisions of TransPlan.
This component would establish.a mixed use zoning pattern for nodal area, establish safe bike
access through Glenwood, coordinate travel along Franklin Blvd., and assist in the
coordination BRT. Mr. Julber said the grant would bring in components of Glen wood
Refinement Plan and be able to integrate the first phases of a more detailed land use plan for
the riverfront area.
Planner I Colin Stephens spoke about the Springfield Bicycle Plan Implementing Ordinances.
He said the existing Springfield Bicycle Plan, adopted by the City Council in June of 1998,
provides policy direction and the Springfield Development Code (SDC) has limited standards,
but the Provisions of Transportation Planning Rule 12 require more detailed system creation.
The requirement states that a Transportation System Plan be implemented to meet the
mandates for trip reduction. The city is now requesting the grant funding to make revisions to
the SDC and implement the Bicycle Plan.
Mayor Maine asked what strings are attached to the grant funding associated with BRT. Mr.
Metzger reiterated none, that TGM grants are for planning purposes only. He said staff has
received some preliminary feedback that the applications for the Glenwood area and
Springfield Station may be supported.
Councilor Hatfield said the TGM process is very public and any adoptions or policies occur
through with code implementation. It also allows the Planning Commission and then City
Council to review if changes should occur, not would occur.
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IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR BALLEW, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
HATFIELD TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MAINE TO SIGN FOUR LETTERS IN SUPPORT OF
TGM SUBMISSIONS. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST
(COUNCILOR LUNDBERG WAS ABSENT).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 12 p.m.
Minutes Recorder - Shari Higgins
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