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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6410 01/21/2020 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON ORDINANCE NO. 6410 (GENERAL) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE EAST MAIN REFINEMENT PLAN; ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD FINDS THAT: WHEREAS, Section 5.6-100 of the Springfield Development Code (SDC) sets forth procedures for text amendments of adopted refinements plans, including citizen-initiated amendments; WHEREAS, the East Main Refinement Plan (EMRP) was adopted by Ordinance 5432 on April 4, 1988 as a refinement of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Plan;; WHEREAS, a request has been received from a citizen to amend the EMRP text to allow the property designated as Mixed Use 2A on the EMRP diagram to either retain its existing zoning of High Density Residential or be rezoned to Mixed Use Residential; WHEREAS, on December 3, 2019, the Springfield Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment and the Planning Commission voted 6 in favor and 0 opposed to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the proposed EMRP text amendments; WHEREAS, on January 6, 2020, the Springfield City Council conducted a public hearing to receive testimony and hear comments on the proposal; and WHEREAS, the City Council is now ready to take action on the proposed text amendments based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the evidence and testimony presented at this public hearing held in the matter of adopting this Ordinance, and WHEREAS, substantial evidence exists in the record and findings set forth in Exhibits B and C, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, that the proposal meets the relevant approval criteria, NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING FINDINGS, THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above findings and conclusions and those in the staff report and application set forth in Exhibits B and C are hereby adopted. Section 2. The text of the East Main Refinement Plan is hereby amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference. Section 3. Severability Clause. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereof. Section 4. Effective Date of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of its passage by the City Council and approval by the Mayor, or upon the date of acknowledgement as provided in ORS 197.625, whichever is later. ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this 21 day of January , 2020, by a vote of 6 for and 0 against. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this 21 day of January , 2020 „/ Mayor ATTEST: City order REVIEWED&APPROVED AS TO FORM Kr1.4twta'Kraal DATE: 1/21/2020 SPRINGFIELD CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT A, Page 1 of 1 Exhibit A EAST MAIN REFINEMENT PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT *New text shown in bold Mixed-Use Element Policy 3 (page 14) is amended to read as follows: 3) AREA#2A A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential subject to the following: A)All uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zoning District, Article 15 of the Springfield Development Code, shall be permitted. B) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40% (3.4 acres) of the property as follows: a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 prior to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial. Upon completion of the rezone subsequent uses shall be subject to provisions of that zoning district. C) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 and these policies. B) As an alternative to Section 3A above,the Mixed-Use Residential (MUR) zoning district is also appropriate and may be applied upon City approval of a zone change request initiated by the property owner. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 1 of 14 Exhibit B Staff Report and Findings City Council Refinement Plan Text Amendment (Timberview Construction/Metro Housing) Hearing Date: January 21,2020 Case Number: 811-19-000243-TYP4 Applicant: Timberview Construction represented by Metro Housing Property Owner: Homes For Good Site: Vacant property located northeast of the 48th and Main Street intersection. (Assessor's Map 17-03-32- 41, Tax Lot 400). Request: The City Council is asked to conduct a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to amend the East Main Refinement Plan text so that the property designated Mixed-Use 2A on the plan diagram can retain its current zoning of High Density Residential(HDR)or have the additional option to rezone to Mixed-Use Residential (MUR),a zoning district which permits high density residential,medium density residential, and some commercial development. The applicant specifically requests a revision of the East Main Refinement Plan's text under the Mixed-Use Element's Policies as follows,with proposed additions bolded and italicized: 3)AREA#2A A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential subject to the following: A) All uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zoning District,Article 16,of the Springfield Development Code, shall be permitted. B) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40%(3.4 acres)of the property as follows: a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 prior to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial. Upon completion of the rezone subsequent uses shall be subject to the provisions of that zoning district. C) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 and these policies. B) As an alternative to subsection 3A above,the Mixed-Use Residential(MUR)zoning district is also appropriate and may be applied upon City approval of a zone change request initiated by the property owner. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 2 of 14 Site Information/Background The application was submitted on October 15, 2019, and the City conducted a Development Review Committee meeting on the Refinement Plan Text Amendment request on November 5, 2019. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 3, 2019. The Planning Commission deliberated and recommended that the City Council approve the Refinement Plan Text Amendment with some revisions to the staff report and findings. Both the recommendation and revised staff report had been forwarded to the City Council for their scheduled public hearing on January 6, 2020, on the matter of this Refinement Plan Text Amendment request. The City Council is now holding a second reading at its January 21, 2020 meeting and may adopt/not adopt the ordinance, with or without changes. There is only a single property affected by the Refinement Plan Text Amendment request. The vacant lot is not yet municipally addressed, but it is located just northeast of the 48th Street and Main Street intersection. (Assessor's Map 17-02-32-41, Tax Lot 400). The subject property is an 8.53-acre parcel shown on the original East Main Refinement Plan below and depicted on the updated color copy on the next page: / 1 �-- d n . 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MI X ~ili E Legend r _j Community Commercial aa Heavy Industrial East Main Refinement Plan Low Density Residential 11.11 Mixed Use 2&3 DIAGRAM ,4, Medium Density Residential Mixed Use 2A&2B Light-Medium Industrial aa Public Land&Open Space *=Subject Property $ The requested text amendment will provide a pathway for future rezoning to Mixed-Use Residential (MUR). In accordance with Section 3.2-605.0 of the Springfield Development Code (SDC), the Mixed-Use Residential District establishes sites where a mix of medium and high density residential with commercial uses is intended. According to SDC 5.14-100 and 5.14-120, the subject Text Amendment request is being processed as a Type IV Refinement Plan Text Amendment. This is the first citizen-initiated amendment in this calendar year, meeting the requirement of SDC 5.6-105.C. Notification and Written Comments City Council Notification&Comments: Notification of the January 6, 2020 City Council public hearing was sent to all property owners and residents within 300 feet of the site on December 16,2019. Notification was published in the December 29, 2019 edition of The Register Guard for the January 6, 2020 public hearing. Notices were also posted publicly in City Hall and at the subject property. On December 26, 2019, City staff received an email from Springfield residents Judy and Randy Allen in support of the applicant's intention to rezone for multi-unit residential development. The email stated the following: "We hereby gree with the zoning request(MUR)by Homes for Good for their property located at 481 Street and Main Street. They are helping provide much needed low cost housing." There was no public testimony provided at the January 6, 2020 City Council public hearing on the proposed text amendment request. City Council is holding a second reading and may adopt/not adopt the Ordinance on January 21, 2020. Planning Commission Notification & Comments: Notification of the November 19, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing was sent to all property owners and residents within 300 feet of the site on November 4, 2019. However,the City was required to move the public hearing to December 3,2019, so a cancellation notice was sent on November 13,2019,and a re-notice was sent on November 15,2019. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 1 EXHIBIT B, Page 4 of 14 Notification was also published in the September 7th,2019 edition of The Register Guard for the November 19, 2019 public hearing. Because the agenda item was moved to the December 31 Planning Commission meeting,notification was also published on November 20,2019. Notices were also posted publicly in City Hall and at the subject property. On November 12, 2019, City staff received one phone call from an adjacent property owner who resides on A Street. Staff encouraged the property owner to attend the public hearing and/or provide written comment about his and his 3 neighbors' concerns,especially during the site plan review process. 3 j On the morning of December, 3, 2019, City staff received the following email from an adjacent property owner, Denise Holman,who resides at 4850 A Street: 3 1 I live on the 49th block, next door to the field/property Tax Lot 400. Our community pays for our private street, we live on. We don't get thecity sweeper down our street because it's so private. My question and our concerns are; what disturbance factors should we expect, should you, be opening our private street and the displaced migratory, left idling, with the wildlife in that field? i 1. Will there be emergency vehicles, only, having access? If so, will there be a guarantee that there `' won't be any damages to our communities private street, we won't be paying for? 2. Any concerns about displaced Eagles, woodpeckers, raccoons, opossums, snakes and such critters alike. Will there be a foliage biologist involved? I The public right-of-way for A Street terminates to the east of the subject property, and does not directly abut the subject property. Regarding public concern about any disturbance or access onto A Street, additional fire access may be needed in the future; however, any required emergency access would be required at time of development. Emergency access would be determined based upon public and private access connections,fire flow, and construction type.A Street is not an available public street connection serving the subject site. In response to Ms. Holman's second question regarding wildlife and natural resources, the City manages natural resources as required by the Statewide Planning Goal#5 Open Spaces,Historic Areas, and Natural Resources. Based on City inventories, staff has determined there are no existing natural resource protections established at the subject property, there are no significant local wetlands on-site, and significant wildlife habitats and corridors do not exist between the mill and Main Street/OR 126. During the Development Review Process for the site,notice will be sent to the Oregon Department of Fish&Wildlife(ODFW)for comment. Lastly,Finding#2 in the East Main Refinement Plan's Environmental Design section also states that "The Metro Plan 1987 Update, directs jurisdictions to 'protect and retain, to the maximum extent possible, natural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways in the design and construction of urban developments and landscaping shall be utilized to enhance those natural features.' (Metro Plan,p. III-E-3, Policy#2)." The City requires the following for 1 development in urban settings: installation of street trees, landscaping, open spaces, and vegetated stormwater facilities. These features may provide limited wildlife habitat, shade,natural amenities,and other design features. 3 IAt the public hearing, Dan Shults, 4851 B Street, testified to his concerns regarding maintaining neighborhood livability and the proximity of a future apartment complex in close proximity to existing residences. Mr. Shults testified that rezoning the property from High Density Residential to Mixed-Use Residential would be a positive thing i for the neighborhood. Mixed-Use Residential zoning would permit, but would not require, development at lower density of the subject property. Other impacts of future development on surrounding properties would be addressed at the time of development. Criteria of Approval Section 5.6-100 of the SDC covers Refinement Plans, Plan Districts and the Development Code — Adoption or Amendment. It also contains the criteria of approval for the decision makers to utilize during review of Refinement Plan Text Amendment requests. The Criteria of East Main Refinement Plan Text amendment approval criteria are: C : ORDINANCE NO. 6410 1 EXHIBIT B, Page 5 of 14 SDC 5.6-115 APPLICABLE CRITERIA In reaching a decision on the adoption or amendment of refinement plans and this Code's text, the City Council shall adopt findings that demonstrate conformance to the following: 1. The Metro Plan; 2. Applicable State statutes; and 3. Applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. Findings In Support of Refinement Plan Text Amendment Approval Criterion: Refinement Plan Text amendment criteria of approval: 1. The amendment shall demonstrate conformance to the Metro Plan; Finding 1: The Metro Plan, adopted in 1982, originally designated the subject property as Mixed-Use Commercial (MUC). The East Main Refinement Plan, a refinement of the adopted Metro Plan, redesignated that parcel as Mixed-Use 2A when it was adopted in April 1988. Finding 2: The text of the East Main Refinement Plan's Mixed-Use Element states that all properties designated Mixed-Use 2A"shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential (HDR)." The City's current Zoning Map is consistent with the refinement plan because the affected parcel is zoned HDR. Finding 3: The applicant requests a revision of the East Main Refinement Plan's text under the Mixed-Use Element's Policies as follows,with proposed additions bolded and italicized: 3)AREA#2A A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential subject to the following: A) All uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zoning District,Article 16, of the Springfield Development Code, shall be permitted. B) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40%(3.4 acres)of the property as follows: a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 prior to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial. Upon completion of the rezone subsequent uses shall be subject to the provisions of that zoning district. C) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 and these policies. B) As an alternative to subsection 3A above,the Mixed-Use Residential(MUR) zoning district is also appropriate and may be applied upon City approval of a zone change request initiated by the property owner. Finding 4: The adopted Metro Plan is the principal policy document that creates the broad framework for land use planning within the City of Springfield. The adoption of Springfield Ordinances#6268 and#6400 included the new Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element and Economic Element respectively. The policies and implementation actions of the Springfield 2030 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 6 of 14 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element are intended to refine and update the goals, objectives and policies of the Metro Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element. The policies and implementation actions of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan Economic Element replace the economic development and employment growth provisions of the Metro Plan. Therefore,both plans are applicable to this request and the proposed text amendment must be consistent with both the Metro Plan and the Springfield Comprehensive Plan. The following findings in this section identify and show compliance with the applicable Metro Plan policies. Finding 5: The goal of the Metro Plan—Residential Land Use and Housing Element is to"[p]rovide viable residential communities so all residents can choose sound,affordable housing that meets individual needs." Finding 6: The proposal is to amend the East Main Refinement Plan Mixed Use Element policies to allow Mixed Use Residential zoning as an alternative to High Density Residential zoning. The MUR zoning also allows for a mix of retail,office and personal services to support residential development. Finding 7: Springfield Development Code Section 3.2-605 C. describes the mix of uses allowed in the Mixed-Use Residential District(MUR),in part,as: "The MUR District is established where a mix of medium and high density residential with commercial uses is intended.The MUR District shall only be applied to properties that are contiguous with property designated Community Commercial,Mixed-Use Employment or Mixed- Use Commercial on the Springfield Zoning Map. Development within the MUR District shall have a multifamily residential emphasis,but may include small-scale retail,office and service uses when they are developed as part of a mixed-use development in order to increase housing opportunities in close proximity to designated commercial zones; support the retail,office and service uses of the adjacent commercial zone;and to provide options for pedestrian-oriented lifestyles." Finding 8: Policy A.11 of the Metro Plan—Residential Land Use and Housing Element states that the City will "Generally locate higher density residential development near employment or commercial services, in proximity to major transportation systems or within transportation-efficient nodes." The proposed MUR zoning is located on Main Street, a major transportation facility, and allows a mix of commercial support services. Additionally,the subject site is bracketed by other mixed use designated areas that allow a mix of commercial and industrial development. For these reasons, the proposal is consistent with Metro Plan Policy A.11. Finding 9: Policy A.13 of the Metro Plan—Residential Land Use and Housing Element states that the City will "Increase overall residential density in the metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-fill, redevelopment and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential density on historic; existing and future neighborhoods." The East Main Refinement Plan intentionally allows high density residential development in proximity to commercial and industrial uses. The proposal to allow MUR zoning in Area 2A is consistent with the plan's intent and provides the flexibility to build housing products in demand in the current market. Responsiveness to the multi-family housing market increases overall density in the Plan area.For these reasons,the proposal is consistent with Metro Plan Policy A.13. Finding 10: Policy A.17 of the Metro Plan —Residential Land Use and Housing Element states that the City will"provide opportunities for a full range of choice in housing type, density, size, cost and location." As noted at Policy A.13 above, the proposed MUR zoning provides flexibility in the mixed use and multi- family housing market for development interests and residents of the community. The medium and high density residential development allowed under the proposal contributes to the full range of choices noted in the policy.For these reasons the proposal is consistent with Metro Plan Policy A.17. Finding 11: The applicant's proposal also meets the following policies of Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element,and Springfield's Comprehensive Plan's Economic ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 7 of 14 Element. The applicant's narrative refers to the following Housing and Economic Policies from the Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element as well as its Economic Element: • Housing Policies: o #1—Based on the findings in the Residential Lands and Housing Needs Analysis (RLHNA)and to accommodate projected growth between 2010 and 2030, Springfield has designated sufficient buildable residential land(a)for at least 5,920 new dwelling units at an estimated density of at least 7.9 units per net buildable acre;and(b)to accommodate a new dwelling mix of approximately 52 percent detached single family dwellings(including manufactured dwellings on individual lots),seven percent attached single-family dwellings,one percent manufactured dwellings in parks,and 40 percent multifamily dwellings. o #3—Support community-wide,district-wide and neighborhood-specific livability and redevelopment objectives and regional land use planning and transportation planning policies by locating higher density residential development and increasing the density of development near employment or commercial services,within transportation-efficient Mixed-Use Nodal Development centers and along corridors served by frequent transit service. o #10—Through the updating and development of each neighborhood refinement plan, district plan or specific area plan,amend land use plans to increase development opportunities for quality affordable housing in locations served by existing and planned frequent transit service that provides access to employment centers, shopping,health care,civic,recreational and cultural services. o #11—Continue to seek ways to update development standards to introduce a variety of housing options for all income levels in both existing neighborhoods and new residential areas that match the changing demographics and lifestyles of Springfield residents. o #12—Continue to designate land to provide a mix of choices(i.e. location,accessibility, housing types,and urban and suburban neighborhood character)through the refinement plan update process and through review of developer-initiated master plans. o #13—Promote housing development and affordability in coordination with transit plans and in proximity to transit stations. o #14—Continue to update existing neighborhood refinement plan policies and to prepare new plans that emphasize the enhancement of residential neighborhood identity, improved walkability and safety,and improved convenient access to neighborhood services,parks,schools and employment opportunities. • Economic Policies#1, 6, 7, 19, 47 o #1—Designate an adequate supply of land that is planned and zoned to provide sites of varying locations,configurations,size and characteristics as identified and described in the Economic Opportunity Analysis to accommodate industrial and other employment over the planning period.These sites may include vacant undeveloped land;partially developed sites with potential for additional development through infill development;and sites with redevelopment potential. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 8 of 14 o #6—Facilitate short term and long-term redevelopment activity and increased efficiency of land use through the urban renewal program,updates to refinement plans and the development review process. o #7-Where possible,concentrate development on sites with existing infrastructure or on sites where infrastructure can be provided relatively easily and at a comparatively low cost. o #19—In the 2030 Plan diagram and Land Use Element, and future refinement planning, locate regional,community and neighborhood-serving commercial uses to support economically viable centers,enhanced commercial corridors,and walkable neighborhood scale mixed-use centers. o #47—Enhance,maintain and market Springfield's reputation for: rapid processing of permits and applications,maintaining City agreements and commitments,and providing developers with certainty and flexibility in the development process. Finding 12: Housing Policy#1 (H.1)addresses the City's Residential Land and Housing Needs Analysis (RLHNA)that was conducted by the City between 2007-2010 based on parcels designated Residential. The RLHNA converts density ranges in the Development Code from gross to net densities. To accommodate the City's projected growth from 2010-2030,the City designated sufficient buildable residential land within City limits and within the Urban Growth Boundary(UGB). The City did not include the subject property in the buildable residential lands inventory because it was designated Mixed- Use instead of Residential. Therefore,this application is in alignment with Policy H.1 by increasing the City's inventory for multi-family dwellings. Finding 13: Policy H.3 addresses livability,redevelopment objectives,regional land use planning,and transportation planning guidelines. The applicant's proposal will support neighborhood livability by facilitating multi-family housing on the subject property,which is adjacent to a major transit corridor along Main Street and served by Lane Transit District's#11 bus route. The proposal meets Policy H.3. Finding 14: Policy H.10 deals with increasing development opportunities for quality accessible and affordable housing when updating or developing specific refinement(neighborhood)plans. The proposed East Main Refinement Plan Text amendment meets this policy by increasing the opportunity for affordable housing accessible to transit corridors and businesses. Finding 15: Policy H.11 promotes introducing a variety of housing options for all income levels in both existing neighborhoods and new residential areas within the City. This proposal meets this policy by providing a pathway to provide an option for either high density residential and medium density residential development. Finding 16: Policy H.12 encourages designating land to provide a mix of choices(i.e.location, accessibility,housing types,neighborhood character)through the Refinement Plan update process. This proposal satisfies this policy by providing an option that may more readily meet market demand as evidenced by the developer initiated request and a more mixed-use development rather than solely high density residential development. Finding 17: Policy H.13 promotes housing development and affordability in coordination with transit plans and in proximity to transit stations. The applicant aims to promote housing development on the subject property,which is adjacent to an existing transit corridor along Main Street. This area is also a Nodal Development area according to the Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan. Moreover,a traffic study was conducted by Sandow Engineering on behalf of the applicant where a trip cap is set at 19 trips per acre or a total of 162 trips. With the trip cap,the proposed changes will not generate levels of traffic over the existing zoning of HDR. Therefore,the proposal meets this policy. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 9 of 14 Finding 18: Policy H.14 calls for the City to update existing neighborhood Refinement Plan policies and to prepare new plans that emphasize the enhancement of neighborhood identity,improved walkability and safety, and improved convenient access to neighborhood services,parks,schools and employment opportunities. The proposed Refinement Plan text amendment includes the MUR zoning district,which promotes multi-family residential development but may also include small-scale retail,office,and service uses,which will enhance the neighborhood where there currently is a vacant undeveloped 8+acres. Finding 19: While the City's Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element serves as a supplement to the Metro Plan,the City's Springfield Comprehensive Plan's Economic Element replaces the policies in the Metro Plan. Finding 20: Economic Policy#1 (E.1)addresses the need for a diverse buildable lands inventory based on commercial,industrial,and other employment designations. The applicant's proposal satisfies this policy because it still maintains some potential for commercial development with the option to rezone to Mixed- Use Residential(MUR). If rezoned to MUR,there would no longer be an option to allow for industrial development through a rezoning based on a Development Area Plan,but with the current shortage in housing and need for additional multi-family development as identified in the City's Housing Strategy,it is found that maintaining the option for residential and small-scale commercial development is important. Furthermore,by maintaining the option of retaining the HDR zoning and allowing for submission of a Development Area Plan,the City is maintaining flexibility in meeting the need for various employment types through the option to rezone a portion of the property to Light-Medium Industrial or Community Commercial. Finding 21: Policy E.6 facilitates short-term and long-term redevelopment and increased efficiency of land use through the urban renewal program,update to Refinement Plans,and the Development Review process. The applicants state that their request to update the East Main Refinement Plan meets this policy by facilitating multi-family residential development in the short-term,thus increasing the efficiency and land use on the vacant lot. Finding 22: Policy E.7 focuses on concentrating development on sites with existing infrastructure or on sites where infrastructure can be provided relatively easy and at low cost. Because the subject site is designated for mixed use and located within City limits in an already developed area,utility connections are easily accessible to the site from street frontages along 48th Street and Main Street or from the existing residential development to the east of the site. For these reasons the proposal continues to meets this policy. Finding 23: The text amendment does not directly affect access to the site. If the applicant moves forward with their proposed multi-family residential site plan,the City will address connections to the site, including emergency access,through the site plan development process. Existing infrastructure(i.e. street, sidewalk,curb,etc.)and utility connections are already available to the site from the residential developments to the east and on-site infrastructure can be provided as part of development. Finding 24: Policy E.19 refers to the 2030 Plan Diagram and Land Use Element,and future refinement planning and locating commercial uses that support economically viable centers,enhanced commercial corridors,and walkable neighborhood scale mixed use centers. Because the proposed Refinement Plan text amendment,if adopted,will provide an opportunity for a mix of commercial use serving the multi-family residential uses and the Main Street commercial corridor,as proposed the application is consistent with this policy. Finding 25: Policy E.47 encourages the City to build a reputation of rapidly processing permits and applications while still maintaining city agreements and commitments. Moreover,the City provides developers with certainty and flexibility in the development process. The proposed text amendment meets ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 10 of 14 this policy by providing more flexibility for developers to meet market demand in the area and a Development Code to regulate development standards. Finding 26: In conclusion,the applicant's request for an East Main Refinement Plan text amendment has successfully demonstrated conformance with the City's Metro Plan as well as the Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan's Residential Land Use&Housing and the Economic Elements,and,therefore, satisfying this criteria. 2. The amendment shall demonstrate conformance to applicable State statutes; Finding 27: ORS 197.610 - Submission of proposed comprehensive plan or land use regulation changes to Department of Land Conservation and Development(DLCD)—is applicable to this application. Finding 28: According to ORS 197.610, the DLCD has specified that the City shall submit the proposed changes to an acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulation at least 35 days before the first evidentiary(public)hearing. The City received the application on October 15,2019,and notice was provided to DLCD on October 16,2019,which provides more than 35-days advance notice. Finding 29: In accordance with ORS 197.610(3),the applicant submitted the following applicable materials necessary for considering a Refinement Plan text amendment: (a)the text of the proposed changes; and(b) a brief narrative summarizing the proposed change and any supplemental information that the City believes may be useful in the decision-making process. Finding 30: Additionally,in accordance with ORS 197.610(3),City staff prepared the following,all of which are also necessary for considering a Refinement Plan text amendment: a) First evidentiary (public) hearing was scheduled for the December 3, 2019 Planning Commission meeting; b) Public notices, both via electronically and hard copies, were provided in accordance with ORS 197.610 and ORS 197.763,which covers the conduct of local quasi-judicial land use hearings;and c) A staff report with a recommendation that is available to the public. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 1 EXHIBIT B, Page 11 of 14 1 3. The amendment shall demonstrate conformance to applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. Finding 31: The applicant's submittal is included herein by reference and addresses each Statewide I Planning Goal,providing findings of compliance for each goal,as applicable. In addition to the applicant submittals,City staff provide the following supplemental findings. Finding 32: According to Statewide Planning Goal #1: Citizen Involvement, the state calls for "the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process." It requires each city and county to have a citizen involvement program and requires local governments to have a committee for citizen involvement(CCI)to monitor and encourage public participation in planning. 1 Finding 33: Based on ORS 197.200(3), the East Main Refinement Plan was required to hold public hearings before it was adopted. Moreover, the City encourages public participation in the process of considering the applicant's request through public notice, public hearings, and through its Planning I Commission, who also serves as the City's CCI. There are two duly noticed hearings for the public to engage on this application prior to the City Council making a decision. This proposal meets Statewide Planning Goal#1. ' Finding 34: According to Statewide Planning Goal #2: Land Use Planning, the state outlines the basic procedures of Oregon's statewide planning program. It covers land use decision procedures, periodic review of plans,and standards for taking exceptions to statewide goals. It helps establish a land use process and policy framework as a basis for all decisions/actions related to the use of land and assure an adequate factual base for such decisions/actions. Finding 35: The Metro Plan, 2030 Springfield Comprehensive Plan, East Main Refinement Plan, and the Springfield Development Code (SDC) are all policy tools that lay out the decision-making process in compliance with Oregon's statewide planning program. This proposal meets Statewide Planning Goal #2 because it is consistent with policies found in the policy tools, which are all based on factual information. The applicant states that their request will increase development flexibility and will result in multi-family housing consistent with the community needs. Finding 36: Statewide Planning Goal #5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Resources covers natural and cultural resources such as wildlife habitats, wetlands, and historic sites. The state establishes a process for each resource to be inventoried and evaluated. The subject property does not include any Goal 5 resource sites and the proposed amendment does not create or amend any list of acknowledge Goal 5 resources. The proposal does not amend a plan or code provision adopted to protect a Goal 5 resource and does not allow new uses conflicting with Goal 5. The proposal does not amend any UGB.For these reasons Statewide Planning Goal 5 does not apply to this proposal. Finding 37: In response to receiving public comment regarding concerns of natural resources and wildlife habitats for the subject property, the City will send notice to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)for comments during the development review process to ensure necessary protections for the site. Finding 38: Statewide Planning Goal #6: Air, Water, and Land Resources Quality requires local comprehensive plans and implementing measures to be consistent with state and federal regulations on matters such as groundwater pollution. There is nothing in this proposal that compromises land, air or water resources. The subject parcel is entirely within an acknowledged UGB and the applicant is requesting mixed-use residential zoning designation. The property is fully served with urban infrastructure including roads, electrical service, waste water, and stormwater infrastructure. The full range of required utilities is available. To the extent that it is relevant, the proposal complies with Statewide Planning Goal 6." ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 12 of 14 Finding 39: Statewide Planning Goal #7: Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards deals with development in places subject to natural hazards such as floods and landslides. It requires jurisdictions apply "appropriate safeguards" (i.e. floodplain zoning) when planning for development. The subject property is not located in any known area of natural disasters or hazards. The subject property [is] not within any flood zone and is not subject to any hazards associated with steep slopes or wildfires. Other hazards are mitigated through the application of building codes. The amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 7. Finding 40: Statewide Planning Goal #8: Recreation Needs calls for each community to evaluate its areas and facilities for recreation and develop plans to deal with the projected demand for them. There are no public or private recreational facilities on or adjacent to the subject property. No recreational facilities are impacted by the proposed amendment. Therefore, the proposed amendment does not affect access to existing or planned public recreational facilities. The amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 8. Finding 41: According to Statewide Planning Goal #9: Economy of the State, the state calls for diversification and improvement of the economy. It asks communities to inventory commercial and industrial lands, project future needs for such lands, and plan/zone enough land to meet those needs. The City previously completed an analysis of its employment land base and determined that a deficit existed. To address the projected deficit of commercial and industrial lands, the City completed a multi-year process to expand the UGB in the North Gateway and South 28th Street areas. Expansion of the UGB is intended to provide sufficient employment-generating land area for the mandated 20-year planning horizon. The subject site was included in the supporting analysis and the UGB expansion has been acknowledged by the state's Land Conservation and Development Commission(LCDC)effective March 5.2019. Finding 42: Both the current East Main Refinement Plan text as well as the proposed text amendment provide a pathway for some commercial development on the subject property, which encourages diversity and improvement of the local economy. Because the Refinement Plan designated this parcel as Mixed Use 2A,it is counted in the City's acknowledged commercial and industrial buildable land inventory. Finding 43: According to Statewide Planning Goal #10: Housing, the state specifies that each city must plan for and accommodate needed housing types, such as multifamily and manufactured housing. It also requires each city to inventory its buildable residential lands, project future needs for such lands, and plan and zone enough buildable land to meet those needs. This goal also prohibits local plans from discriminating against needed housing types. Finding 44: The proposed East Main Refinement Plan text amendment would permit the applicant to apply to change the zoning of the property from HDR to MUR, which would permit a mix of medium density residential, high density residential and commercial uses. The East Main Refinement Plan currently provides a pathway for subarea 2A to be developed with a mix of high density residential and employment uses; up to 40% of the subject property in subarea 2A may be rezoned to Community Commercial (CC)or Light Medium Industrial (LMI). The proposed refinement plan text amendment provides an alternative pathway to achieve mixed use development in subarea 2A. Rather than rezone a portion of the property to CC or LMI,rezoning to MUR would permit up to 20%of the gross floor area of the development area to be developed for nonresidential uses. MUR has a minimum residential density of 12 units per acre when developed to include nonresidential uses and 20 units per acre when solely residential uses are developed. There is no maximum residential density in MUR. The site is adjacent to a transit corridor, and is close to major employers, health care facilities, multi-use pathway connections, and the regional transportation network. For these reasons, the site is appropriate for development under higher residential densities and some commercial development. Finding 45: Similar to the aforementioned Housing Policy#1 (H.1),which addresses the City's Residential Land and Housing Needs Analysis (RLHNA), the City designated sufficient buildable residential land within City limits and within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The City did not include the subject ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 13 of 14 property in the buildable residential lands inventory because it was designated Mixed-Use instead of Residential. Finding 46: The proposed Refinement Plan text amendment would not affect other City ordinances, policies, plans, and studies adopted to comply with Goal 10 requirements. Therefore, this action has no adverse effect on the City's acknowledged compliance with Goal 10. Finding 47: Statewide Planning Goal #11 Public Facilities and Services calls for "efficient planning of public services such as sewers,water,law enforcement,and fire protection." This goal focuses on planning public services based on community's needs and capacities rather than in reaction to development as it occurs. In accordance with OAR 660-011-0005(5),public facilities include water,sewer and transportation facilities, but do not include buildings, structures or equipment incidental to the operation of those facilities. Finding 48: Because the subject property is already in City limits and is surrounded by existing residential, commercial, and industrial development, a full range of public urban services are available to the site for future development. Finding 49: According to Statewide Planning Goal #12: Transportation, the aim is to provide "a safe, convenient and economic transportation system and to address the"transportation disadvantaged." Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-012-0060 requires that, "if an amendment to a functional plan, an acknowledged comprehensive plan, or a land use regulation(including a zoning map), would significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility, then the local government must put in place measures" to mitigate the impact, as defined in OAR 660-012-0060(2). The applicant's Goal 12 Transportation findings and supplementary Transportation Analysis, including the applicant's supplementary trip generation report prepared by Sandow Engineering, conclude that the vehicle trip generation for the proposed Refinement Plan text amendment and the potential rezoning to MUR is below the City's threshold for requiring a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and therefore would not create a significant affect. Finding 50: As part of the application proposal, a traffic study was conducted for the site and the nearby vicinity. It was determined by Sandow Engineering that the proposal will not cause traffic levels or patterns that would change the standards implementing a functional classification system if trips caps are utilized. The highest number of trips that could be generated in the reasonable worst-case scenario for the existing HDR zoning is 42 Peak Hour trips per acre or a total of 162 total trips. A future zone change from HDR to Residential Mixed Use would need to be conditioned on the property owner implementing said trip cap of 42 Peak Hour trips(19 per acre)or a total of 162 total trips, or another mechanism adopted to show compliance with the TPR. As conditioned, rezoning the subject property from HDR to MUR, as described herein,will not significantly affect any transportation facility. Finding 51: Statewide Planning Goal #13: Energy provides that development shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based upon sound economic principles. The proposed amendment will facilitate development consistent with the adopted Mixed Use designation and will be implemented upon re-zoning and development in accordance with the Springfield Development Code and building permit procedures. For these reasons the proposal is consistent with Goal 13. Finding 52: According to Statewide Planning Goal #14 Urbanization, the City is required to "estimate future growth and needs for land and then plan and zone enough land to meet those needs." It also calls for the City to establish an urban growth boundary(UGB)to separate urbanizable lands from rural lands. The subject property has already been annexed into City limits and is entirely within the UGB. Finding 53: Statewide Land Use Goals 15-19 do not apply to this request because they are geographically oriented to other locations or conditions within Oregon. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT B, Page 14 of 14 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION: The proposal complies with the refinement plan text amendment criteria of approval listed in SDC 5.6-115, and Council is within its authority to approve the request. City Council Decision(SDC 5.6-115): In reaching a decision on the Amendment Ordinance of refinement plans, the City Council shall adopt findings that demonstrate conformance to the applicable criteria for refinement plan text amendments. Finding 54: On January 6, 2020, the City Council held a Public Hearing for the subject refinement plan text amendment request and gave first reading to the Amendment Ordinance. Finding 55: On January 21, 2020, the City Council will hold a second reading of the Amendment Ordinance. Based on the staff analysis and recommendations, and on testimony provided at the Public Hearing, the City Council may take action to approve, modify, or deny the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 1 of 22 'City of Springfield SPRINGFIELD Development & Public Works 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 4110 Amendment of Refinement Plan Text and/or Diagram Required Project Information (Applicant: complete this section) Applicant Name: Colin Kelley Phone: (541) 929-3331 Company: Timberview Construction Fax: Address: 3025 W. 7th Place, Eugene OR 97402 Applicant's Rep. Mueller/Jed Truett Phone:541-302-9830 Company: Metro Planning, Inc. Fax: Address: 846 A Street, Springfield, OR 97477 Property Owner: Housing Auth. and Community Service phone: (541) 682-2530 Company: dba Homes for Good Housing Agency Fax: Address: 177 Day Island Rd, Eugene OR 97401 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO:17023241 TAX LOT NO(S): 400 Property Address: 48th and Main St Metro Plan Desi. nation: MUC Refinement Plan Desi.nation: Mixed Use 2A Size of Properly: 8 . 54 acres Acres ❑ Square Feet ❑ Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Proposed allow Attach loiwerldensityehousing/ limited commercial development Amendment: Refinement Plan to be Amended: East Main Refinement Plan Si.natures: Please si.n and erint our name and date in the a. .ro s riate box on the next ease. Required Project Information (City Intake Staff: complete this section) Associated Applications: Signs: Case No.: Date: Reviewed by: Application Fee: $ Technical Fee: $ Postage Fee: $ TOTAL FEES: $ PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 12.10.08ddk 1 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 2 of 22 *# ; � • Ii yet II to / � t '? # ,=` rw ¢` g - ..7 I Vil TTT ,r.,.; i y` r ._Jry ' ' - ! '• "-ej ,ire »... ... q • :.'T t'_ -,fir JJ . .,- i J (• -.1q1,17,. ,.•1,1 .,,.. , ip P., . R, � SYs C ` s + ri,ii 4 i K �'Fi../ "'Ilk" . ..': i ,,,r . lip i ,-,..:,::::t......:,© .♦ Td. b ; :.� , L [[ ig 1,., -, .'..1 , , air Ai. L. 11 #.R. i• 1l t AI !1I �� N RMMMQI v t � �i w . ' ajt �Ta.-�cssa.rr^ N SITE VICINITY MAP 811-19-000243-TYP3 Metro Plan Text Amendment 17-02- 41 TL 400 Main & 48th Streets Homes for Good Housing Agency ORDINANCE NO. 6'410 EXHIBIT C, Page 3 of 22 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 4 of 22 An Application to Amend the Text of the East Main Refinement Plan PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION A. Owner Housing Authority and Community Services Agency 177 Day Island Rd Eugene, OR 97401 B. Applicant: Colin Kelley, , Timberview Construction 3205 W.7th Ave Eugene, OR 97402 C. Agent(s): Karl Mueller;Land Use Consultant Mueller Planning 846 A St.Springfield, OR 97477 Jed Truett, Principal Metro Planning 846 A St.Springfield,OR 97477 D. Map/ Taxlot(s): 17-02-32-41-00400 E. Site N/A Address: II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This application is for an amendment to the East Main refinement plan text for an approximately 8.5 acre site located in Springfield,Oregon. The applicant also submitting concurrent a zone change application pursuant to the Springfield Development Code requesting application of the Mixed Use residential zone to the subject property. The subject property is located in an area where the policies set out in the East Main Refinement Plan policies 2A page 10 of that plan apply. The applicant would amend the plan by adding the following text to the Policy(a) specific to area 2A so it reads,as follows: The applicant requesting the following text changes for the AREA#2A section, with specific changes in bold: l ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 5 of 22 A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential subject to the following: A) All uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zoning District,Article 16, of the Springfield Development Code, shall be permitted. B) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40%(3.4 acres)of the property as follows:a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 prior to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial. Upon completion of the rezone subsequent uses shall be subject to the provisions of that zoning district. C) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with Plan implementation Policy#3 and these policies. B) As an alternative subsection 3A above, the Mixed-Use Residential(MUR) zoning district is also appropriate and may be applied upon City approval of a zone change request initiated by the property owner. The proposed Refinement Plan text amendment is consistent with all applicable Springfield Comprehensive Plan policies(replacing housing portions of the Metro Plan) and applicable Springfield Comprehensive Plan Economic policies and all other elements of state law and administrative rule. The requested zoning designation consistent with both the Springfield Comprehensive Plan designation (Metro Plan)and following approval of the refinement plan amendment,the applicable refinement plan policies. Consistency with those planning documents is a mandatory approval criterion for a zone change in the City of Springfield. The applicant requests that the City of Springfield review this refinement plan amendment and zone change concurrently, adopting findings that the proposed amendment and zone change satisfy the requirements of the Springfield Development Code, approving the applicant's amendment requests. Planning Background The subject property is zoned High Density Residential on the Springfield Zoning map. (Please see attached Exhibit, Existing Zoning. The comprehensive planning documents show the subject property and the areas covered by the East Main Refinement Plan Areas 2A designated Mixed Use Commercial. See attached Comprehensive Plan diagram. The policies applicable area 2A of the East Main refinement plan apply to the subject property. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 6 of 22 Adoption of Springfield Ordinance#6268 included the new Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element. Policies and implementation actions within that refinement plan replaced the goals,objectives and policies of the Metro Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element.This relationship therefore requires the proposed amendment to be consistent with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan,the prevailing Comprehensive Plan for residential policies for and inventory analysis specific to this site. In addition to the Springfield 2030 Plan,the Metro Plan is/was also supplemented by more area specific neighborhood area plans known refinement plans. Refinement plans "refine"the Metro Plan by setting neighborhood specific growth management principles, polices and diagrams for the relevant neighborhoods. All refinement plan policies and policies and diagram designations MUST be consistent with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan (Metro Plan)and Metro Plan diagram. The subject property is within the boundaries of the East Main Refinement Plan area. The parcel is within the area designated as 2A and shown as planned MUC on the Metro Plan diagram. The property is zoned high density residential. Location of Subject Property The subject property is off Main Street in east Springfield. (Please see the attached Zoning Diagrams, Plan and Vicinity Maps)The site is adjacent to 48th street.The map and tax lot number is 17-02-32-41-00400. The subject property is located conveniently close to shopping,services and the regional transportation network and public transit. Development Objective The development objective is to amend the refinement plan text in order allow the Mixed Use zoning in the area of the subject property and then apply that zoning district to the subject property. The applicant ultimately intends to develop the property with multi-family housing at an approximate density of 17-18 units per net acre. The proposed text will also allow greater flexibility in the area, creating opportunity for additional development in the area and benefitting landowners and the community. III. THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT COMPLIES WITH THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE The Springfield development Code provides procedures for amending refinement plans the applicable procedures are set out at SDC 5.6 100-115. The application is consistent with those 3 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 7 of 22 procedures,the application is made by citizen-initiated amendment and reviewed under Type IV procedures. The substantive criteria for refinement plan amendment are found in the Springfield Development Code 5.6-115(A) 1-3. A. In reaching a decision on the adoption or amendment of refinement plans and this Code's text, the City Council shall adopt findings that demonstrate conformance to the following: 1. The Metro Plan; 2. Applicable State statutes; and 3. Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. B. Applications specified in Section 5.6-105 may require co-adoption by the Lane County Board of Commissioners. (6279) 1. The application is consistent with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan /Metro Plan, (SDC 5.6-115(A) 1.) Adoption of Springfield Ordinance #6268 included the new Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element. Policies and implementation actions within that refinement plan replaced the goals, objectives and policies of the Metro Plan's Residential Land Use and Housing Element.This relationship therefore requires the proposed amendment to be consistent with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan,the prevailing Comprehensive Plan for residential policies for and inventory analysis specific to this site. The Metro Plan diagram shows the subject property as Mixed Use. That designation is implemented by the existing zoning designation,HDR.The zoning designation is site specific, implemented by the applicable refinement plan,the East Main Refinement Plan. The subject property is located I the area identified as area 2A.The applicable policies are: (3)Area#2A A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density residential. B) All uses permitted in the high density residential district,Article 16 of the Springfield Development Code,shall be permitted. C) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40%(3.4 acres)of the property as follows:a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with the plan implementation policy#3 prior 4 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 • EXHIBIT C, Page 8 of 22 to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either community commercial or light medium industrial. Upon completion of the rezone the subsequent uses shall be subject to the provisions of that zoning district. D) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with plan implementation Policy#3 and these polices. The applicant requesting the following text changes for the AREA#2A section, with specific changes in bold: A) All properties shall be legislatively rezoned to High Density Residential subject to the following: A) All uses permitted in the High Density Residential Zoning District,Article 16, of the Springfield Development Code,shall be permitted. B) Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial uses shall be permitted on a maximum of 40%(3.4 acres)of the property as follows:a Development Area Plan for the entire site shall be prepared in accordance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 prior to rezoning the 3.4 acres to either Community Commercial or Light Medium Industrial. Upon completion of the rezone subsequent uses shall be subject to the provisions of that zoning district. C) No partitioning or lot line adjustments shall be allowed prior to the approval of a DAP in conformance with Plan Implementation Policy#3 and these policies. B) As an alternative subsection 3A above,the Mixed-Use Residential(MUR) zoning district is also appropriate and may be applied upon City approval of a zone change request initiated by the property owner. Inasmuch as Ordinance #6268 identified the results of that adoption as replacing the corresponding elements of the Metro Plan, the amendment process for amending adopted plans and implementation ordinances has not changed. In Ordinance 6682,Springfield adopted the Springfield 2030 Plan which contains a Residential Lands and Housing Element setting forth policies related to housing specifically within Springfield's UGB. The new housing policies are unique to the Springfield Comprehensive Plan. Several of the new policies articulated in the housing element of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan are indicative of Springfield's desire to go beyond the bare minimum statutory requirements to provide sufficient buildable residential land in all density and income ranges, 5 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 9 of 22 including affordable housing. Rather the city actively seeks to provide a full range of housing choice,options,types costs and locations to meet the needs of the community. This application furthers those goals. This application consistent with the Housing policies set out in the Springfield 2030 plan. Specifically,the amendment is consistent with the following policies: Policy H.1. Based on the findings in the RLHNA and to accommodate projected growth between 2010 and 2030,Springfield has designated sufficient buildable residential land (a)for at least 5.920 new dwelling units at an estimated density of at least 7.9 units per net buildable acre;and, (b)to accommodate a new dwelling mix of 52 percent detached single family dwellings (including manufactured dwellings on individual lots), seven percent attached single family dwellings, one percent manufactured dwellings in parks, and 40%multi family dwellings. Based on the RLHA Springfield has sufficient buildable land across all housing inventory types. The areas included within Areas 2A of the East Main Refinement plan were not included in the supply side or the demand side analysis of that document. (Please see maps). Therefore,the inventory of high-density residential housing is legally sufficient and this application shall not have any detrimental effect on the inventory. The proposed application will serve the interests of the residents of Springfield by increasing the supply of multi-family housing through on-site development and by increasing development flexibility in the identified areas encouraging further multi-family development of the area.The practical effect of this application will be to increase the actual percentage of multi-family dwellings by facilitating the applicant's development plans. Inventory issues related to employment lands are addressed in the section specific to Statewide Planning Goal 9. There is nothing in state law or administrative rule that prevents the amendment and zone change.The practical result of application is to further city planning goals and meet the needs of area residents as discussed further below. The action is also consistent with Policy H.3: H.3 Support community wide, district wide and neighborhood specific livability and redevelopment objectives and regional land use planning and transportation planning policies by locating higher residential development and increasing the density of development near employment or commercial services, within transportation efficient Mixed-Use nodal development centers and along corridors served by frequent transit service. The proposed amendment will support neighborhood specific livability,facilitate new quality multi-family housing on the subject property adjacent to a major transit corridor consistent with this policy.The subject property is adjacent to Main Street. LTD's#11 route serves the Main Street corridor at frequent intervals. 6 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 • EXHIBIT C, Page 10 of 22 The action is consistent with Policy H.9: H.9 Provide a broad range of quality accessible and affordable housing for very low, low and moderate income residents. Affordable housing is defined as housing for which persons or families pay 30 percent or less of their gross income for housing, including necessary and essential utilities[Oregon Revised Statute 456.055]. Population growth has resulted in ongoing demographic shifts. Between 2010 and 2030, Springfield expects 27% population growth within city limits (RLS, EcoNorthwest, pg. ii) The population of Springfield is also growing younger and the percentage of households that are housing cost burdened has increased substantially. These changing circumstances mean that providing sound and affordable housing is an ongoing challenge; however,as indicated in the Springfield Comprehensive Plan,the jurisdiction is committed to meeting this challenge. One way to address this issue is through planning actions such as this proposal; increasing the existing amount of housing and number dwelling units within the existing UGB while maintaining sufficient inventories in all respects. Approval of this amendment will allow the applicant to develop higher density residential housing in the very near term providing affordable housing to area residents in convenient proximity to services. The statutory obligation to provide an adequate supply of buildable land in the applicable district has been met. Given this surplus and the known challenge in providing affordable housing in Springfield because housing costs have risen more quickly than income, it is responsible, reasonable and appropriate to consider and approve planning measures such as this application. The application will result in the construction of additional dwelling units within the existing UGB, increasing the overall supply. The proposal is consistent with policy H.10 which provides: H.10 Through the updating and development of each neighborhood plan, district plan or specific area plan, amend land use plans to increase development opportunities for quality affordable housing in locations served by existing and planned frequent transit service that provides access to employment centers, shopping, health care, civic, recreational and cultural services. The applicant proposes to update the East Main refinement plan allowing application of the MUR zone in subareas 2A.This action shall increase the opportunities for quality affordable housing in an area served by existing frequent transit service that provides access to all of the above listed amenities. The proposal is also consistent with Policy 11: H.11 Continue to seek ways to update development standards to introduce a variety of housing options for all income levels in both existing neighborhoods and new residential areas that match the changing demographics and lifestyles of Springfield residents. 7 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 11 of 22 This application shall create the opportunity for a variety of housing options in this area, 2A andwhereas the present plan allows only for high density residential use in this area.The applicant's proposed language would allow more types of housing development including those characterized by having a mix of commercial uses as well, improving neighborhood character and allowing development responsive to community needs. H.12 Continue to designate land to provide a mix of choices(ie location, accessibility, housing types, and urban and suburban neighborhood character)through the refinement plan update process and through review of developer initiated master plans. The applicant is requesting this text amendment to facilitate housing in the areas identified as 2A of the East Main Refinement Plan.The application is consistent with Policy H.13: H.13 Promote housing development and affordability in coordination with transit plans and in proximity to transit stations. This application will promote housing development in convenient proximity to transit services and stations. Finally, the application is consistent with policy H.14: H.14 Continue to update existing neighborhood refinement plan policies and to prepare new plans that emphasize the enhancement of neighborhood identity, improved walkability and safety, and improved convenient access to neighborhood services, parks, schools and employment opportunities. The applicant is proposing to amend the existing refinement plan in a manner that improves neighborhood identity,walkability and character. The requested amendment will allow application of a distinctly mixed use zoning district in a mixed use zone. Development within the MUR District shall have a multifamily residential emphasis, but may include small-scale retail,office and service uses when they are developed as part of a mixed-use development in order to increase housing opportunities in close proximity to designated commercial zones; support the retail,office and service uses of the adjacent commercial zone; and to provide options for pedestrian-oriented lifestyles consistent with Policy H.14. Similar to the manner in which the Metro plan was amended to create a Springfield specific housing polices, the Springfield Comprehensive Plan contains its own economic element which supplants the Metro Plan policies. The Economic policies and inventory analysis are also relevant to this request because the subject property is planned for Mixed use which is an employment lands district. Oregon state law requires the City of Springfield to maintain an adequate supply of employment lands through the planning horizon period. The results of the City of Springfield: Commercial and Industrial Buildable Lands Inventory and Economic Opportunity Analysis (September 2009)demonstrate the UGB will have to be accommodated to meet additional employment lands needs. 8 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 12 of 22 This application itself shall have no impact on Employment land inventories. The proposed text amendments themselves only make an additional employment land zoning designation available to properties categorized as 2A by the applicable refinement plan, encouraging development of these employment lands.The application retains the Commercial Mixed Use comprehensive planning designation of the subject property. The methodology outlined in the City of Springfield: Commercial and Industrial Buildable Lands Inventory and Economic Opportunity Analysis (September 2009) provides that the Mixed use district was included in the analysis at page 6. By retaining the existing comprehensive planning designation the supply of employment land is not impacted by this application; however, Employment land policies of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan are relevant. The application is consistent with the following Springfield Economic Development Policies: E.1 Designate an adequate supply of land that is planned and zoned to provide sites of varying locations, configurations, size and characteristics as identified and described in the Economic Opportunity Analysis to accommodate industrial and other employment over the planning period.... The proposed amendment retains the employment land designation of the subject property and all properties within areas 2A consistent with this policy. E.6 Facilitate short term and long-term redevelopment and increased efficiency of land use through the urban renewal program, update to refinement plans and the development review process. The proposal is consistent with this policy. The proposed refinement amendment will facilitate short term development and increase efficiency of land use. The proposed amendment will allow an additional zoning district that allows for an increased mix of uses on properties in Areas 2A of the East Main Refinement Plan. The flexibility the proposed text allows, retaining existing HDR zoning or obtaining a mixed-use residential designation will allow property owners to be more responsive to market demands or development opportunities resulting in more efficient land use. The zone itself allows for commercial uses within the residential developments which could result in a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly and efficient land use pattern. The amendment is consistent with Economic Policy E.7: E.7 Where possible concentrate development on sites with existing infrastructure or on sites where infrastructure can be provided relatively easily and at low cost. The proposed amendment will facilitate development in area 2A of the East Main Refinement plan where infrastructure can be provided relatively easily and at low cost consistent with this policy. 9 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 13 of 22 The amendment is consistent with Economic Policy E.19: E.19 In the 2030 plan diagram and Land Use Element, and future refinement planning, locate regional, community and neighborhood-serving commercial uses to support economically viable centers, enhanced commercial corridors, and walkable neighborhood scale mixed use centers. The proposed refinement plan amendment is consistent with this policy. It allows more commercial uses in the identified areas than are allowable under the present district but requires residential development to accompany the commercial development. Landowners are not compelled to take any action by this amendment and can retain their existing zoning of HDR resulting in a greater mix of uses in the area and/or higher support populations for nearby commercial development.This amendment will facilitate and promote walkable neighborhood scale mixed use development in area 2A consistent with this policy. Finally, the proposed amendment will create greater flexibility for developers to meet market demand in the area and in the development process consistent with policy E.47 which provides: E.47 Enhance, maintain and market Springfield's reputation for:rapid processing of permits and application, maintain city agreements and commitments and providing developers with certainty and flexibility in the development process. The proposed text amendment is consistent with all applicable Springfield Comprehensive Plan policies. No policies are identified that conflict with the application.This criterion is met. 2. The application complies with applicable state statutes. (SDC 5.6-115(A)2.) The refinement plan amendment request and the procedures applicable to this request comply with applicable state statutes including but not limited to ORS 197.173, ORS 197.175, ORS 197.178, ORS 197.180,ORS 197.250, ORS 197.296, ORS 197.304.s This criterion is met. 3. The Application is Consistent with Applicable Statewide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules.(SDC 5.6-115(A)3.) The proposed text amendment is amendment is consistent with the applicable Statewide Planning Goals and the implementing administrative rules as set out below: Goal 1 Citizen Involvement: Develop a citizen involvement program that insures the opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the planning process. The application is consistent with Goal 1. Goal one requires that citizens and affected public agencies be provided opportunity to comment on the proposed plan amendments, zone change and other land use decision. The purpose of Goal one is allow public participation,input and 10 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 AIIIIIIIIP • EXHIBIT C, Page 14 of 22 transparency in the land use land use decision process. The City of Springfield has a citizen involvement program ensuring the citizens are involved in the planning process. The Springfield Development Code includes a requirement that notice of the proposed amendment is posted in a paper of general circulation. Public Hearings are held by both the Planning Commission and City Council prior to a land use decision being made. The process for adopting amendments is in accordance with Statewide Planning Goal 1. Goal2—LandUse Planning: To establish a land use process and policy framework as a basis for all decisions and actions related to the use of land and assure an adequate factual base for such decisions and actions. The Springfield 2030 Plan and Metro Plan are the policy tools that providng a basis for decision- making in the Eugene Springfield area. The Metro Planwas acknowledged in 1982 as in compliance with the statewide planning goals. The Springfield Plan replaces parts of the Metro Plan.The approval criteria for a refinement plan amendment include the requirement that an applicant demonstrate that the application is consistent with Metro plan, in this instance Springfield Comprehensive Plan policies which are themselves have been acknowledged as consistent with the statewide planning goals. As noted,the Metro Plan housing plan policies have been replaced through the adoption of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan. The findings in the record show that there is an adequate factual base for this decision. The application is consistent with policies found in the Springfield 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The policies in that plan are based on factual information. The application will increase development flexibility and will result in increased levels of multi-family housing consistent with community needs.The application is subject to public hearing procedures and there are facts in the record supporting the decision. The applicant's statements regarding inventory sufficiency and the application of the RLHA to the subject property and within the UGB is factually accurate, based on the Springfield Residential Lands survey and supported by evidence in the record. Goal 2 also requires coordination with affected governmental units;those units have been provided the opportunity for review and comment. The City of Springfield coordinates the review of the amendment with affected governmental units. The amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 2. Goal 3—Agricultural Land: To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. Goal 3 is not applicable to this amendment as the subject property and proposed action is located entirely within an urban growth boundary. Goal 3 excludes lands inside an acknowledged urban growth boundary,Goal 3 is not relevant to the amendment. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 15 of 22 ' Goal 4—Forest Land: To conserve forest lands. Goal 4 is inapplicable to this application because the subject property entirely within an acknowledged urban growth boundary. Goal 5-Open Spaces,Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources The subject property does not include any Goal 5 resource sites and the proposed amendment does not create or amend any list of acknowledge Goal 5 resources. The proposal does not amend a plan or code provision adopted to protect a Goal 5 resource and does not allow new uses conflicting with Goal 5. The proposal does not amend any UGB. The proposal complies with statewide planning goal 5. Goal 6-Air, Water and Land Resource Quality: To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Goal 6 protects air, water and land resource quality from development impacts. There is nothing this proposal that compromises land,air or water resources. The subject parcel is entirely within an acknowledged UGB and the applicant is requesting a medium density residential zoning designation. The property is fully served with urban infrastructure including roads,electrical service, waste water and stormwater infrastructure. The full range of required utilities is available. To the extent that it is relevant,the proposal complies with Statewide Planning Goal 6. Goal 7-Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards: To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. Statewide Planning Goal 7 requires planning programs to protect people and property from natural hazards such as floods,tsunamis, earthquakes and related hazards. The subject property is not located in any known area of natural disasters or hazards.The subject property not within any flood zone and is not subject to any hazards associated with steep slopes or wildfires. Other hazards are mitigated through the application of building codes. The amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 7. 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. 12 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 • • EXHIBIT C, Page 16 of 22 Statewide planning Goal 8 ensures the provision of recreational facilities to Oregon's citizens and is primarily concerned with providing recreational facilities in non-urban areas of the state. There are no public or private recreational facilities on or adjacent to the subject property. No recreational facilities are impacted by the proposed amendment. Therefore,the proposed amendment does not affect access to existing or planned public recreational facilities. The proposal is consistent with statewide planning goal 8. Goal 9 --Economic Development: To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare and prosperity for Oregon's citizens. The purpose of Statewide Planning Goal 9 is to provide adequate economic opportunities throughout the state. This goal is primarily applicable to commercial and industrial development. It requires jurisdictions maintain an adequate supply of industrial and commercial sites that are suitable in terms of size,type, and location for all types of industrial and commercial development through the twenty year planning horizon period. The proposal does not directly implicate any employment lands nor directly affect economic development because the proposal does not attempt to change the planning designations of the site from a commercial or industrial designation to a non-employment designation. The proposed amendment allows changes to the zoning and planning/development flexibity in area 2A of the East Main refinement plan but retains the existing mixed use commercial comprehensive planning designation.The amendment does not impact employment land supply. The application does increase employment potential in the areas identified for amendment because additional commercial uses are allowed pursuant to the proposed language than are presently available under the existing refinement plan language limiting the zoning in the area to High Density Residential uses. The applicant's proposal is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 9. Goal 10-Housing:To provide for the housing needs of the citizens of the state. Goal 10 requires that communities plan for growth and maintain an inventory of buildable residential land for needed housing units. The Administrative Rule for Statewide Planning Goal 10 states: "the mix and density of needed housing is determined in the housing needs projection. Sufficient buildable land shall be designated on the comprehensive plan map to satisfy housing needs by type and density range as determined in the housing needs projection. The local buildable lands inventory must document the amount of buildable land in each residential plan 13 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 17 of 22 designation." In 2010 EcoNorthwest completed the Springfield Residential Lands Inventory. The Springfield Residential Lands Inventory evaluates historic residential development patterns and based on these patterns makes assumptions about future growth. The SRLS also documents the amount of residential land in each category. The study projects the amount of land required to satisfy needs based on type and density range. Based in a comparison of the existing inventory with projected demand,the study determined that there is a surplus of residential land in Springfield and that the existing supply is adequate for the planning horizon period. Based on the findings in the Springfield Residential Lands Study,the application complies with Statewide Planning Goal 10. The Springfield Residential Land survey determined that there is an adequate supply high density residential land through the planning horizon period with the addition of the areas identified in the Glenwood refinement plan. Existing supply is adequate, and this area was not even included in the residential supply analysis, it is perfectly responsible, reasonable and appropriate to consider and approve planning measures such as this application. The practical result of this refinement plan amendment is that the subject property will develop with multi-family housing units. The application will result in the construction of additional dwelling units within the existing UGB, addressing community needs for additional dwelling units within the UGB. The development will serve the needs of the community it does nothing to reduce the supply of high density housing as this area was not included in the RLHS housing inventory or needs analysis. Several of the new policies articulated in the housing element of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan are indicative of Springfield's desire not only to meet statutory requirements to provide sufficient buildable residential land in all density and income ranges,including affordable housing, but rather indicate a deeper commitment to the community. As noted by the City of Springfield,this commitment goes far beyond meeting the statutory requirement of simply providing an adequate supply of buildable lands. Rather the city actively seeks to provide a full range of housing choice, options,types costs and locations to meet the needs of the community. This application furthers those goals The amendment is technically consistent with statewide planning goal 10 because the end result is that the existing inventory still satisfies local land use needs based on projections. The proposed refinement plan amendment is consistent with statewide planning goal 10. Goal 11--Public Facilities and Services:To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to deserve as a framework for rural and urban development. 14 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 18 of 22 The purpose of Goal 11 is to provide for the planning, development and provision of public facilities and services in a timely,orderly and efficient manner. The subject property is located entirely within the City of Springfield. There is a full range of urban services available to the subject property. Goal 12--Transportation: To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system. The purpose Goal 12 is to provide and encourage a safe,convenient and efficient transportation network. The subject property is adjacent to existing and adequate transportation facilities for the proposed planning and zoning designation. However,Goal 12 is implemented through the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR)as defined in Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 660-012-000- et seq. When land use changes occur, including plan amendment and zone changes that would significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility, the local government shall put in place measures assuring that the allowed land uses are consistent with the identified function, capacity and performance standards of the facility. The Transportation Planning rule requires performance and capacity to be consistent with established level of service standards for the type of Transportation Facility in the adopted transportation plan. Where analysis indicates the proposal will not cause the facility to fall below the performance standards for that facility,the application does not have a significant effect on a transportation facility. The traffic analysis which concludes that the proposed refinement plan text amendment shall not have a significant impact on any traffic facility was prepared by Kelly Sandow, an Oregon licensed traffic engineer.This analysis establishes compliance with statewide planning goal 12. Goal 13 Energy Conservation This goal is not applicable to this plan amendment request. Goal 14 Urbanization This request is entirely urban in nature as the subject property is annexed to the City of Springfield and is entirely within the urban growth boundary. Goals 15-19 These goals are not applicable to the request. They are geographically oriented to specific areas. 15 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 EXHIBIT C, Page 19 of 22 The applicant's proposal is consistent with the statewide planning goals and as such meets this criterion for a refinement plan amendment. 5. The application does not require co-adoption by the Lane County Board of Commissioners.(SDC 5.6-5.6-115(B),SDC 5.6-105) The approval criteria for a refinement plan include the requirement that certain application types specified in SDC 5.6105 may require co-adoption by the Lane County Board of Commissioners.The section does not state when co-adoption is required; however,guidance is found in the sections of the code applicable to Metro plan amendments and co-adoption, these are found at SDC 5.4-115 which provides: A. A Type I amendment requires approval by Springfield only: 1. Type I Diagram amendments include amendments to the Metro Plan Diagram for land inside Springfield's city limits. 2. Type I text amendments include: a. Amendments that are non-site specific and apply only to land inside Springfield's city limits; The area of the proposed non-site specific refinement plan amendment is entirely within Springfield city limits and requires approval by Springfield only. IV. Conclusion For the reasons set forth in this narrative statement, the applicant respectfully requests that city planning staff recommend approval of this application and that ultimately this application be approved by the Springfield City Council. 16 ORDINANCE NO. 6410 SANDOWENGINEERING EXHIBIT C, Page 20 of 22 160 MADISON STREET SUITE A EUGENE OREGON 97402 541.513.3376 November 7, 2019 S���N� PNoFFsf�o 779,29PE Melissa Carino !i�//— City of Springfield 9 OREGON 0 3 ! ti. oN 4 1. RE:Tax lot 400 Zone Change and Refinement Plan Amendment Y R . SP` RENEWAL 06/30/20 Dear Melissa Carino, Sandow Engineering has prepared a trip generation estimate for the proposed zone change of a parcel located on 48th Street just north of Main Street in Springfield, Oregon.Specifically, the property is located on Assessors Map 17-03-15-40,Tax Lot 400, is 8.53 acres in size, and is currently vacant.The site is currently zoned HDR with a Mixed Use 2A Refinement Plan designation.The proposal is to provide a Refinement Plan text amendment and Zone Change to allow Mixed Use Residential (MUR). To be consistent with TPR findings, the traffic generated by the proposed zoning and text amendment needs to be found to not have a significant effect on the adjacent transportation system.This is achieved by determining if the proposed zoning will generate more trips or have a higher impact on the surrounding transportation system than the existing zoning.This is done by evaluating a reasonable "worst-case" development scenario for each land use. TRIP GENERATION ANALYSIS The following compares the vehicle trip generation of the proposed and existing zoning.The development potential for the existing and proposed zoning is estimated based on the following: Existing Zoning: • Max development is 42 units/acre • 1 acre =42 units • Max building height is 35 feet=3 stories • Trip generation based on ITE midrise apartment Land Use at 0.44 trips/unit • 42 units at 0.44 trips/unit=19 trips • Trip Generation=19 trips/acre ORDINANCE NO. 6410 Proposal from Kelly Sandow PE EXHIBIT C, Page 21 of 22 RE: Zone Change-Traffic Assessment 11.7.19 Page 2 Proposed Zoning: • Max development area is 45%of lot=19,602 sf ground floor for each acre • Assume underground parking • Max 5 floors-1St floor retail/office and 4 floors apartments • Apartments 15%floor area for hallways=16,660 sf of apartment space per floor • 850 sf per apartment=20 units per floor • 20 units/floor and 4 floors=80 apartments per acre • One acre=19,602 sf retail/office and 80 apartments • Trip Generation=48 retail/office and 35/apartments=83 trips/acres The trip generation analysis was estimated using data contained within the ITE Trip Generation Manual (10th edition). Specific development informant is based on information found within the development code. As demonstrated,the proposed zoning will generate 83 trips per acre and the existing zoning generates 19 trips per acre. TRIP CAP The applicant is proposing a trip cap to the subject property equivalent to the existing zoning development potential at 19 trips/acre or 162 trips. TPR FINDINGS Consistent with the Transportation Planning Rule,the following elaborates on how this development meets the TPR requirements. Goal 12, (OAR) 660-12-0060(1) requires that a local government ensures that an amendment to a functional plan, an acknowledged comprehensive plan, or a land use regulation (including a zoning map) does not significantly affect a transportation facility if it would: "(a) Change the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility (exclusive of correction of map errors in an adopted plan); With the trip cap,the site will not generate levels of traffic over the existing zoning.Therefore,there is no change in the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility. (b) Change standards implementing a functional classification system; or With the trip cap,the proposed zone change will not cause traffic levels or patterns that would change the standards implementing a functional classification system. SANDOW ENGINEERING ORDINANCE NO. 6410 Proposal from Kelly Sandow PE EXHIBIT C, Page 22 of 22 RE:Zone Change-Traffic Assessment 11.7.19 Page 3 (c) Result in any of the effects listed in paragraphs(A)through (C)of this subsection based on projected conditions measured at the end of the planning period identified in the adopted TSP.As part of evaluating projected conditions,the amount of traffic projected to be an enforceable, ongoing requirement that would demonstrably limit traffic generation, including, but not limited to, transportation demand management.This education may diminish or completely eliminate the significant effect of the amendment. (A) Types or levels of travel or access that are inconsistent with the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility. With the trip cap,the proposed zone change will not generate levels of traffic that are inconsistent with the functional classification of the adjacent roadway system. (B) Degrade the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility such that it would not meet the performance standards identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan; or (C) Degrade the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility that is otherwise projected to not meet the performance standards identified in the TSP or comprehensive plan." OAR 660-12-0060(1) With the trip cap,the proposed zone change will not cause traffic levels or patterns that would degrade the performance of an existing or planned transportation facility such that it would not meet the performance standards. FINDINGS The applicant is proposing a trip cap that is consistent with the levels of traffic that are generated under the existing zoning at 19 trips per acre; at 8.53 acres the site could generate 162 trips. With the trip cap, the zone change will not have a significant impact on the adjacent transportation system.Therefore,TPR findings as per OAR 660-12-0060,can be demonstrated to be met. Please contact me with questions or additional information needed. Sincerely, 16/7 Kelly Sandow, PE SANDOW ENGINEERING ORDINANCE NO. 6410