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City of Springfield
Work Session Meeting
MINUTES OF THE JOINT ELECTED OFFICIALS
WORK SESSION MEETING HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2005.
The City of Springfield Council and Lane County Commissioners met in a work session in the
Library Meeting Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 6:00
p.m., with Mayor Leiken and Commissioner Chair Anna Morrison presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Leiken and Councilors Ballew, Fitch, Lundberg, Woodrow and Pishioneri
and Commissioner Chair Morrison and Commissioners Sorenson, Stewart and Green. Also
present were County Administrator Bill VanVactor, City Manager Mike Kelly, Assistant City
Manager Cynthia Pappas, City Attorney Joe Leahy, Administrative Coordinator Julie Wilson and
members of the staff.
Councilor Ralston and Commissioner Dwyer were absent (excused).
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1. Proposed Metro Plan Diagram Amendment. Concurrent Glenwood Refinement Plan Diagram
Amendment. Glenwood Refinement Plan Text Amendment Establishing Designation.
Zoning. and Development Policies. and Amendment to the Springfield Development Code
for the Area Known as "Subarea 8: The River Opportunity Area" in the Glenwood
Refinement Plan. Excepting the Parcels South of the Railroad Tracks.
The Lane County Commissioners already held a first reading on this item. The Springfield City
Council will hold a second reading on this topic on July 18,2005.
Springfield City Planner Susanna Julber presented the staff report on this item. Also present were
Otto Poticha, Jim Hanks and Nicolai Krueger.
The package of amendments necessary to adopt a redevelopment process for the Glenwood
Riverfront, which the council initiated on September 20, 2004, is now before the Springfield City
Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners. The Amendments will allow the
development of Subarea 8 into a land use pattern which includes a mix of residential, office, and
commercial uses along the Glenwood Riverfront, as well as allow the flexibility to respond to a
changing market through a Master Plan Modification procedure.
Susanna Julber provided background and brief information regarding this topic. She presented
changes in the form of a power point presentation and answered brief questions from the group.
See Agenda item summary packet for details regarding the suggested amendments.
The Mixed Use/Nodal Development Metro Plan and Refinement Plan diagram designations are
effective upon adoption of this amendment. The remainder of the Amendments, including Article
44 of the Springfield Development Code, and ZOnlng districts consistent with the policies of the
Refmement Plan, are applied as the properties within the Project Area are annexed into the City.
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The Springfield Planning Commission made a recommendation for approval of the Amendments,
with some recommended changes on May 18,2005, with a vote of6-0. The Lane County
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Planning Commission made a recommendation for approval, with some recommended changes,
on May 17, 2005, with a vote of 4-1-1. These changes are addressed in Attachment 2.
No specific development is approved pursuant to the Joint Elected Official's approval of the
Amendments. A second reading of the Ordinance before the Springfield City Council is
scheduled for July 18. The Lane County Board of Commissioners had a fIrst reading on the
amendments on June 1,2005. The Joint Elected Officials may elect to keep the record open at
this June 20 meeting.
Otto Poticha provided additional information presented in the power point presentation. He
explained the proposal was a framework for the project. He discussed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
and the design for Franklin Boulevard. He discussed the McVey and Franklin area and the
importance of being aware oftraffic concerns.
The issue of transients was briefly discussed. A councilor asked what improvements might be
made at or under the bridge to address this issue. Mr. Poticha said they have been working with
the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) regarding this traffic flow. He discussed the
"business end" of traffic. An access management plan had been worked on for ODOT. The
ODOT storm sewer was discussed.
Mr. Poticha pointed out the proposed BRT station, which was approximately one square block in
SIze.
Ms. Julber explained that the plan proposed was conceptual at this point and other factors would
be incorporated in the plan.
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Mr. Poticha said two economic consultants were asked to provide an opinion of what Glenwood
could support economically. He shared a model of Phase 1. He said with Phase I, you could have
access to it at this time. The regional commercial model was pointed out. He also discussed the
proposed highway commercial area.
Mr. Poticha provided an overview of the Phase I model from a different view and further
reviewed the proposal from several viewpoints.
Ms. Julber reviewed other points related to the following:
· Procedural History
· Suggested Changes to Document (see Attachment n
o Incorporate housekeeping amendments
o Incorporate suggested height maximum of 90 feet within GR Plan District.
o Add requirement to proposed language found at SDC 44.120 that implements a
height maximum of 35 feet development adjacent to the Willamette River. This
requirement was provided in earlier versions of the GR Plan District language,
but was omitted from the fmal version.
· Prohibit free standing wireless communication towers (this 48 acre area / Glenwood)
· Prohibit key card lock facilities
· Add transit to the list of amenities for Franklin Blvd such as sidewalks, bike lanes and
planter strips.
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. Omit the allowance of Campus Industrial in Article 44, as the list of allowable uses for
Mixed Use Employment (MUE) will allow most ofthe employment-oriented
opportunities within the GR Plan District.
o Mayor Leiken said this elected body may support this but what occurs if/when
new elected bodies are in place. He asked if mixed use employment would
confuse this over the long term. We don't want to have a concern regarding
interpretation of mixed use. Campus Industrial has been consistent for oa long
time. We need to look at overall economy. Ifthis is something we can clarify
and state so it is interpreted the same as campus industrial is, we should consider
this. Ms. Julber said if we want to identify campus industrial you could do that
or a plan amendment. Mr. Poticha said the way it is currently setup, you follow
the plan.
· The Lane County Planning Commission (LCPC) recommended approval of the proposed
Amendments at the June 7, 2005 meeting, however, had concerns regarding the proposed
riparian setback of75 feet for all development within the GR Plan District The
commissioners forwarded a recommendation to the board for a 100 foot setback, instead
of the 75 foot setback in the proposed amendment.
oMs. Julber discussed the issue and concern regarding potential Measure 37
claims if a 100 foot setback was included. The analysis of the 100 foot setback
had not yet been done. Mr. Poticha discussed the 100 year flood plain. The
wording would be that it would be an average of75 feet for the riverfront master
plan. Environmental consultants had examined this area and cross sections had
been made. Following their analysis, it was determined that a 75 foot average
could be used. If someone wanted to do something as a master plan, such as
expand on their own, they might have one building they need to construct on
their property. The setback would be 75 feet from the top of the bank. If
someone came in with a master plan for development, some variation could
occur if other drainage options were used. Those plans would need to be
reviewed. The plan Mr. Poticha proposed could vary from the average 75 feet
setback. Ms. Julber said she was recommending council approve the package of
amendments including the recommendation suggested by staff and the
Springfield and Lane County Planning Commissions as noted in Attachment 1,
page 3, G Section 2 of 75 foot setback. That is outlined in Exhibit D-l under the
Glenwood Riverfront (GR) Plan District language that goes in the Springfield
Development Code. She noted that the amendment would be adopted by
ordinance rather than resolution as stated on Attachment 2, page 13.
· Ms. Julber reviewed the proposed plan diagram change to mixed use/nodal development
She discussed section 8. She referenced the mobile home park and why their property
was not made as part of Subarea 9. If amendments as adopted, the two tax lots will not
be any part of any subarea. It is proposed they are part of Subarea 9 or 8. At that time
when they redevelop they would need to undergo master plan amendments the same as
Subarea 8. Any applicant for amendment in Subarea 8 will be treated the same. Zoning
in Subarea 8 is not changed.
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Ms. Julber said the ordinance was written to leave out the portion south of the railroad tracks. If
it was their desire to leave them in Subarea 8, she could take that section out ofthe ordinance.
A council member recognized the efforts of staff and others that have worked on this project.
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Mayor Leiken appreciated the fact that staff was working on this project and continuing to be
flexible in proposals.
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Mr. Poticha thanked the group for their interest.
ADJOURNMENT
The Springfield City Council adjourned at approximately 6:56 pm.
The Lane County Commissioners called for a recess at approximately 6:56 pm until the Public
Hearing.
Minutes Recorder: Julie Wilson
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Amy So
City Recorder
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