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ORDINANCE NO. 5859
(SPECIAL)
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE METRO PLAN, CHANGING THE
PLAN DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GOVERNMENT AND
EDUCATION FOR PARCEL 1 AND FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE FOR PARCEL 2 (Jo. No. 96-12-248) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FINDS THAT:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with applicable criteria of the Springfield
Development Code, Metropolitan Area Plan, and applicable state statutes and statewide goals.
2. The Springfield Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 1997 and
recommended approval, 6-0.
3. The Springfield City Council held a public hearing on June 16, 1997 on the proposed
amendment.
4. Findings in support of the approval of this amendment to the Metro Plan diagram are set
forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DOES ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The findings set forth above and the findings contained in "Attachment A"
attached hereto are adopted, and incorporated by reference.
Section 2: The diagram amendment is hereby approved, and the diagram is hereby
amended in "Attachment B" attached hereto.
Section 3: If any section or provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid, improperly
adopted or adopted without supporting findings and evidence, such findings of invalidity shall
not invalidate or otherwise affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 16th day of June,
1997, by a vote of 2-- for and ~ against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 16th day of June, 1997.
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ATTACHMENT A
STAFF REPORT AND FINDINGS
Applicant
School District 19 (Jo. 'No. 97-05-101 and Jo. No. 97-05-102)
Request
District 19 is requesting to amend the Metro Plan designation of 76.8 acres from Low Density
Residential (LOR) to Parks and Open Space and Governmen.t and Education and rezone the
same property from LOR to Public Lands and Open Space (PLO). Approval of this request will
bring the zoning for the property into conformance with the proposed uses for a softball
complex and future high school and playing fields and would be consistent with Springfield
Develpment Code Article 23.
Site Descriotion
The subject property is located between Thurston Road and McKenzie Highway (see Exhibit 1),
Tax Assessor's Map 17-02-36-2, Tax Lot 402 and Map 17-02-35 Lot 4401. The property is
relatively flat with a steep slope rising to McKenzie Highway. Access to the property is currently
from Thurston Road. A wetland is located over parts of the southern portion of the subject
property. A ditch, wetlands and Gay Creek are all natural resources. The property is vacant
except for a barn. Property on the east, west and south are zoned LOR. Property on the north is
located in Lane County and is zoned for agriculture.
Background
The property has been partitioned into two parcels and annexed into the City. An application
has been submitted for an amendment to the Metro Plan diagram to change the designation of
Parcel 1 from LOR to Government and Education and Parcel 2 from LOR to Parks and Open
Space (Exhibit 2). '
The proposed uses require a Metro Plan Amendment and Zone Change. The Conceptual
Development Plan (Exhibit 3) for the property shows a future high school campus with playing
fields on Parcel 1, and a Willamalane Park and Recreation District softball. complex on Parcel 2.
The Willamalane complex replaces the park and fields formerly located at Bob Artz Park. The
Zone Change to Public Lands and Open Space ( PLO) is in conformance with both proposed
Metro Plan designations. SDC 23.010 states, "The PLO District is intended to implement the
Metro Plan Public and Semi-Public designation, which includes Government, Education and
Parks and Open Space designations ..."
Review Process and Notification
The proposed Metro Plan Amendment and Zone Change are being processed concurrently. All
property is located within Springfield City limits, therefore the City of Eugene and Lane County
do not hear or adopt the proposed amendments. As a courtesy, the amendement was
forwarded to Lane County and the City of Eugene for consideration. The City ot'Eugene or
Lane County may comment on this proposal during the public hearing process. All adjacent
property owners and residents within 300 feet of the proposed area received notification of ,the
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impending changes. To date no written comments have been received from other jurisdictions
or residents.
Criteria of Aooroval and Findings
Metro Plan Amendments
In accordance with Metro Plan Policies and the Springfield Development Code (SDC) section
7.030(3), the following criteria shall be applied in approving or denying Metro Plan Amendment
applications:
(a) The amendment must be consistent with the relevant statewide planning goals
adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC)
Goal 5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources: "To conserve
open space and protect natural and scenic resources..
"Programs shall be provided that will: 1) insure open space; 2) protect scenic and historic areas
and natural resources for future generations, and 3) promote healthy and visually attractive
environments in harmony with the natural landscape character. The location, quality and'
quantity of the following resources shall be inventoried: ie...(g.) Water areas, wetlands,
watersheds, and groundwater resources. · '
A drainage ditch and Gay Creek run eastlwest across the southern part of the site., Gay.Creek
has been identified by the, Metropolitan Natural. Resources Special Study as S24 and is
recommended for waterside protection. The intent of waterside protection is to control
development to maintain and protect water quality and wildlife habitat within minimum setback
areas. The creek and other wetlands in the southern portion of the site are identified on the
National Wetlands Inventory, the draft Springfield Wetlands Inventory, and the Hydric Soils
Map.
By developing the neighboring areas with grassy ballfields instead of the impervious surfaces
of a subdivision, this natural resource area can be better protected and maintained. Site plans
are required for development on any of the parcels. During the site plan review process, the
buffering of the natural resources and storm drainage will be examined.
Finding 1.-
This proposal is consistent with Goal 5 because it will allow uses that will provide open spaces
and provide opportunities to protect natural resources.
Goal 8: Recreational Needs: "To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and
visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities
including destination resorts. n
"The requirements for meeting such needs, now and in the future, shall be planned for by
governmental agencies having responsibility for recreation areas, facilities and opportunities."
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Willamalane Park and Recreation District is planning to construct a community park with lighted
softball fields to take the place of the park and fields formerly located at Bob Artz Park. The
amount of open space included in a high school site provides recreational facilities for students
as well as the community. The school campus as proposed would contain playing fields for
soccer, baseball, football, and courts for tennis and basketball. Typically, school sites are also
used as community centers.
Finding 2. The proposal is consistent with Goal 8 because it will allow uses that provide for the
siting of recreational facilities.,
Goal 11 : Public Facilities and Services: "To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient
arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural
development. "
Urban and rural development shall be guided and supported by types and levels of urban and
rural public facilities and services appropriate for, but not limited to, the needs and requirements
of the urban, urbanizable, and rural areas to be served."
The proposed development of the site with recreational facilities and future school facilities is
located in an area of Springfield that is zoned residential. This is an area of rapid growth for the
City and the adoption of the amendment of the Metro Plan to allow the proposed uses would
support the needs and requirements of current and future populations. In addition to
educational and recreational facilities, the proposal includes the extension of water and
electricity to the site. A septic system will serve the Willamalane ballfields until development of a
school site. At that time, the sanitary sewer system will be extended to serve the site' and other
properties.
Finding 3.
The proposal is consistent with Goal 11 because the amendment will allow public facilities to be
located in a growing residential area to serve the needs of the community
(b) Adoption of the amendment must not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent.
No changes in the plan text are proposed,only changes to the plan diagram. This amendment
is consistent with the following plan policies:
"The plan diagram is a graphic representation of: (1) the broad allocation of projected land use
needs in the metropolitan area; and (2) goals, objectives and policies embodied in the text of
the plan, Designation of a particular parcel is determined through consultation with the local
jurisdiction. Local jurisdictions make specific interpretations of the general diagram through
adoption of refinement plans and the implementation of zoning."
Chapter IV of the Metro Plan states: "In order for the Metropolitan Area General Plan to serve
as an effective policy device to guide change and development, it must be adaptable to the
changing circumstances and needs of the community."
"Changes to the Metropolitan Plan may occur: 1) as the result of the State's periodic review
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requirements; 2) through amendments initiated by anyone of the three governing bodies; 3) as
the result of major updates; 4) as the result of citizen-initiated amendment requests."
Metro PI~n - Residential land Use and Housing Element
The goal of the Residential Land Use and Housing Element is to "provide vi~!:>le residential
communities so all residents can choose sound, affordable housing that meets individual
needs. "
Objective 3. "Locate residential development in relation to the availability of employment,
commercial services, public utilities and facilities, and transportation modes." (1I1-A-4)
Policy 1. "Coordinate new residential development with the provision of an adequate level of
services and facilities, such as sewers, water, transportation facilities, schools and parks." (111-
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The 1991 Supply and Demand Analysis from the Residential Land Study for the Eugene-
Springfield Metropolitan area concluded that the "amount of buildable low density residential
land exceeds the amount demanded by 24 percent." (Page 103). The estimated buildable LOR
land was 8,204 acres. A residential land study is currently taking place. The 1997 draft report is
currently under review by the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Residential Lands and Housing
Citizen Advisory Committee. The draft report states that there are 5,158 acres of buildable LOR
property after 30% is subtracted for auxiliary uses, such as streets, schools, parks and other
public facilities as provided for in the Metro Plan (II-E-2). This is 29% greater than the expected
demand in the metropolitan area from 1992 to 2015. The redesignation of 76.8 acres of LOR
land (all of which is not buildable) would remove 0.01% of LOR designated property from the
metropolitan supply.
Finding 4.
The redesignation of the subject LOR land would not significantly effect the supply of LOR land
available for residential use.
Finding 5.
The placement of a community park and high school campus on the subject property meets the
goal of the Residential Land Use and'Housing Element.
Metro Plan - Public Utilities, Services, and Facilities Element
The goal of the Public Utilities, Services, and Facilities Element is to provide the same in an
orderly and efficient manner. This element considers the provision of water, sewers, power,
education and public safety. "As the metropolitan area grows in population and area, the
demand for these services will increase substantially, requiring careful and coordinated
planning and management. The public's investment in and scheduling of these public facilities
and programs should be viewed as one of the major means of implementing the General Plan."
(1I1-G-1)
. The change of designations to POS and Government and Education will allow development of
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the parcels as ballfields and a high school. Initial development of the property as ballfields will
provide for the extension of power and water to the site. The extension of the water line east on
McKenzie Highway by the School District will put water service within reach of South 79th
Street. The school site will accommodate the rapidly urbanizing area of east Springfield.
Finding 6. "
The orderly and efficient provision of public utilities, services, and facilities is consistent with the
redesignation of the property.
Metro Plan - Parks and Recreation Facilities Element
The goal of the Parks and Recreation Element is to provide a variety of parks and recreation
facilities to serve the diverse needs of the community's citizens. "A parks and recreation
program with sufficient diversity to meet the needs of the citizenry is an essential ingredient to
enhancing the livability of a community. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area has a long
history of supporting parks and recreation programs, and this plan further strengthens that
commitment." <"I-H-1) .
The redesignation of the two parcels will allow the development of a community park. The
Springfield School District, the City of Springfield and Willamalane Park and Recreation District
conducted research and analysis of the Springfield area to find the best site for a park and
ballfields to replace the Bob Artz Park. The amount of open space included ina high school
, site provides recreational facilities for students as well as the community. The school campus
as proposed would contain playing fields for soccer, baseball,football, and courts for tennis
and basketball. :
Finding 7.
The redesignations will allow the site to be used to provide a variety of parks and recreation
facilities to serve the diverse needs of the community's citizens
Finding 8.
Overall, the adoption of this diagram change will not make the Metro Plan internally inconsistent
because the proposed changes are consistent with the Metro Plan text.
Conclusion and Recommendation for the Metro Plan Amendment
This request is consistent with the criteria of SDC7.070, State Goals and Metro Plan policies.
Staff recommends approval of this request based on the findings contained in this report.
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May 22, 1997
Project No. 95-180H
PARCEL 1
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19
LAND PARTITION PLAT
BEGINNING AT THE INITIAL POINT ALSO BEING THE WEST SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE NELSON DAVIS DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17
SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID DONATION LAND CLAIM EAST A DISTANCE OF 379.50 FEET
TO THE RE-ENTRANT CORNER THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
DONATION LAND CLAIM SOlITH A DISTANCE OF 934.64 FEET TO THE NORTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF THE MCKENZIE HIGHWAY; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE NORTIl78029'45" EAST A DISTANCE OF 535.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 11030' 15"
WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78029"45" EAST A DISTANCE OF
200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11030'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE
NORTIl78029'45" EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11030'15" EAST
A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78029'45" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1523.50
FEET; THENCE LEAVING LAST SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 0006'19" EAST A
DISTANCE OF 591.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89055'01" WEST A DISTANCE OF 354.80
FEET; THENCE NORTH 89053'07" WEST A DISTANCE OF 783.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH
0006'19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 719.92 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88006'16" WEST A
DISTANCE OF 76.25 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0003'29" EAST A DISTANCE OF 265.63 FEET
TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THURSTON ROAD (COUNTY ROAD NO. 925);
THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT -OF- WAY ON THE ARC OF A 2894.79 FOOT RADIUS CURVE
TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 7051'58" AND ACHORD BEARING
SOUTH 89015'01" WEST 397.11 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 397.42 FEET; AND NORTH
86049'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 524.94 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY
SOUTH 0021 '00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 226.34 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89039'00" WEST
A DISTANCE OF 363.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0021'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 42.00
FEET; THENCE NORTH 89039'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 192.86 FEET TO THE WEST
LINE OF THE AFOREDESCRIBED DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50; THENCE LONG LAST
SAID LINE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 876.70 FEET TO THE INITIAL POINT, ALL IN
SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON.
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May 21, 1997
Project No. 95-180H
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PARCEL 2
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 19
LAND PARTITION PLAT
BEGINNING AT THE INITIAL POINT ALSO BEING THE WEST SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE NELSON DAVIS DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17
SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG
THE SOUTII LINE OF SAID DONATION LAND CLAIM EAST A DISTANCE OF 379.50 FEET
TO THE REENTRANT CORNER THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
DONATION LAND CLAIM SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 470.73 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID
CLAIM LINE AND RUNNING NORTH 560 01' 15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 306.04 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 700 14'38" EAST A DISTANCE OF 114.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82020'
18" EAST A DISTANCE OF 77.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89043' 16" EAST A DISTANCE
OF 175.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 230 56' 22" WEST A DISTANCE OF 734.85 FEET;
THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF 344.96 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A 330.00
FOOT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 200 45' 35", AND A CHORD
BEARING SOUTH 79037' 13" WEST 118.91 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 119.57 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 690 14' 25" WEST A DISTANCE OF 249.21 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF THE
AFOREDESCRIBED DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50; THENCE ALONG LAST SAID LINE
SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 310.24 FEET TO THE INITIAL POINT, ALL IN SPRINGFIELD,
LANE COUNTY, OREGON.
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EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL:
BEGINNING AT THE INITIAL POINT ALSO BEING THE WEST SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE NELSON DAVIS DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50 IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 17
SOUTH, RANGE 2 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID DONATION LAND CLAIM EAST A DISTANCE OF 379.50 FEET
TO THE RE-ENTRANT CORNER THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
DONATION LAND CLAIM SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 470.73 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID
CLAIM LINE AND RUNNING NORTH 56001'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 306.04 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 70014'38" EAST A DISTANCE OF 114.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH
82020'18" EAST A DISTANCE OF 77.22 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89043'16" EAST A
DISTANCE OF 175.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23056'22" WEST A DISTANCE OF 734.85
FEET; THENCE WEST A DISTANCE OF 344.96 FEET; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A
330.00 FOOT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 20045'35", AND A
CHORD BEARING SOUTH 79037'13" WEST 118.91 FEET, A DISTANCE OF 119.57 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 69014'25" WEST A DISTANCE OF 249.21 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF
THE AFOREDESCRIBED DONATION LAND CLAIM NO. 50; THENCE ALONG LAST SAID
LINE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 310.24 FEET TO THE INITIAL POINT, ALL IN
SPRINGFIELD, LANE COUNTY, OREGON.
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