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ORDINANCE NO.
6025
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AN ORDINANCE ADDING "TRANSIT STATION" TO THE SCHEDULE OF USE
CATEGORIES FOUND IN SECTION 19.060 (BOOTH KELLY MIXED-'USE ZONING
DISTRICT) OF THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING SECTION
19.110 (5) SPECIAL USE STANDARDS, TO CLARIFY THAT THE 200 FT. SETBACK
REQUIREMENT FOR BUS TERMINALS AND HELIPORTS FROM RESIDENTIAL USES
SHALL NOT APPLY TO "TRANSIT STATIONS;" AND ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE.
WHEREAS, The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan is the basic guiding land
use policy document for the City of Springfield; and
WHEREAS, The "Purpose" section of the Metro Plan describes it as a framework plan and it is
intended that more detailed refinement plans, programs, and policies should supplement the Metro Plan
(E. Relationship to Other Plans and Policies, page 1-5, Metro Plan); and
WHEREAS, Springfield's various neighborhood refinement plans, including the Springfield
Downtown Refinement Plan and the Booth Kelly Conceptual Development Plan, are adopted
supplements to the Metro Plan, and are authoritative in stating the land use policies that will guide
development in the City; and
WHEREAS, The Springfield Downtown Refinement Plan and the Booth Kelly Conceptual
Development Plan, supports pedestrian-oriented connections with the Booth Kelly District as well as the
support of multimodal transportation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The Springfield Development Code was adopted in May 1986 and revised in March
1998, to ensure that development within the planning jurisdiction of the City of Springfield is of a proper
type, design and location; and
WHEREAS, The Springfield Development Code implements the planning policies and land use
designations set forth in the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the current Springfield Development Code, adopted in 1987 and amended in 1992
and 2000, is in need of modification to reflect changes in State law and local public facilities and services
needs; and
WHEREAS, Article 8 of the Springfield Development Code sets forth procedures for
amendments of the Development Code text and those procedures were followed; and
WHEREAS, on October 15,2002, the Springfield Planning Commission unanimously approved
a resolution recommending approval of the proposed amendment of Article 19-Booth Kelly Mixed-Use
Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield City Council has conducted a public hearing on November 5, 2002
and having considered the matter in regular session on that date, is now ready to take action based upon
the above recommendations and the evidence and testimony already in the record as well as the evidence
and testimony presented at the public hearing held in the matter of adopting the amendment to the
Springfield Development Code adding "transit station" to the schedule of use categories found in
Section 19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District) of the Springfield Development Code
and amending Section 19.110 (5) Special Use Standards, to clarify that the 200 ft. setback
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requirement for bus terminals and heliports from residential uses shall not apply to transit
stations.
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NOW THEREFORE, BASED ON THE FOREGOING RECITALS THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Article 19, "BKMU Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District" Section 19.060
"Schedule of Use Categories" is hereby amended in Subsection 8 "Transportation Facilities" by
the addition of "(e) Transit Stations" to the list of transportation facilities as follows:
"(8) Transportation facilities, (Section 19.110(5)):
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Bus terminals
Docks and marinas
Heliports
Helistops
Transit Stations
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Section 2. Article 19, "BKMU Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District" Section 19.110 "Special
Use Standards" is hereby amended to clarify that the 200-foot setback requirement for bus
terminals, heliports and helistops does not apply to transit stations as follows:
"(5) Transportation Facilities. New bus terminals, heliports and helistops shall not be located
within 200 feet of any residential use (transit stations are exempt from this requirement).
Noise attenuating barriers shall be constructed where necessary to mitigate land use
conflicts. "
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Section 3. 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 portions hereof.
FURTHER, although not part of this Ordinance, the Springfield City Council adopts the findings
set forth in the Staff Report which demonstrate conformance of this amendment to the Metro Plan,
applicable State statutes and applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules, and is
attached as Exhibit B.
ADOPTED by the Common Council ofthe City of Springfield this 18th day of November
2002 by a vote of ~ for and ~ against.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Springfield this-11L day of November
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Exhibit B
City Of Springfield
Development Services Department
October 15, 2002
Staff Report
Applicant: Journal No.
City of Springfield 2002-09-0306
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Request: ProcedureType:
To amend the text of the Springfield Development Code, adding Type IV -- Legislative
"transit station" to the Schedule of Use Categories found in Section
19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District). Section 19.110 (5)
Special Use Standards, is also amended to clarify that the 200 ft.
setback requirement for bus terminals and heliports from residential
uses shall not apply to "transit stations."
I. Executive Summary
Lane Transit District, together with the City of Springfield conducted a lengthy public process
for selecting the location of a new transit station in Downtown Springfield. The selected site is
located within the Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District. Article 19.060 of the Springfield
Development Code lists the allowed uses that can be located within the District. "Transit
Station" is not among the uses listed.
Until recently, transit stations in Downtown Eugene and Springfield were little more than an
aggregated group of bus stops. As such the Springfield Development Code did not envision a
purpose-built facility as a "transit station." Thus the Development Code does not mention
"transit station" in any of its zoning districts, with the exception of the recently adopted Mixed-
Use District.
In 2000, L TD constructed a true transit station facility in Eugene. L TD now plans to construct
such a facility in Springfield. As such, an amendment to the Springfield Development Code is
needed to locate a transit station in the Downtown. The proposed text amendment adds "transit
station" to the Schedule of Use Categories found in Section 19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use
Zoning District). Section 19.110 (5) Special Use Standards, is also amended to clarify that the
200 ft. setback requirement for bus terminals and heliports from residential uses shall not apply
to ''transit stations."
Staffhas reviewed the criteria for approval of text amendments of the Springfield Development
Code and find the proposal to; be consistent with those criteria. Based on the staff review, it is
recommended that the proposed text amendment be approved.
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Article 8 indicates that the Planning Director, Planning Commission, City Councilor a resident
of the City can initiate amendments to the SDC. Such amendments of are reviewed under a
"Type IV" procedure and require public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City
Council. Type IV procedures are detailed in Article 3.100 of the SDC. In this case, the proposed
revision to the SDC is being initiated by the Planning Director (staff).
Article 14.030 (2) requires that legislative land use decisions be advertised in a newspaper of
general circulation, providing information about the legislative action and the time, place and
location of the hearing.
Findings:
1. The Planning Director has initiated this amendment of the SDC to add "transit station" to
the Schedule of Use Categories found in Section 19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning
District). The amendment also includes a modification of Section 19.110 (5) to clarify
that the 200 ft. setback requirement for bus tenninals and heliports from residential uses
, shall not apply to "transit stations." The amendment is not site specific and falls under
the definition of a legislative action.
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1. A "DLCD Notice Proposed Amendment" was mailed to the Department of Land
Conservation and Development on September 25,2002, alerting the agency to the City's
intent to amend the SDC. The notice is generally required to be mailed to DLCD 45 days
in advance of the first evidentiary hearing. ORS 197.610 (2) waives this requirement
under emergency circumstances. The City has requested that the proposed amendment
be considered under this emergency provision.
2. The proposed text amendment affects only those properties within the Booth-Kelly
Mixed-Use zoning District. Mailed notice of the proposed text amendment was sent to
both property owners and residents living within the Booth-Kelly District and those
residents living within 100 feet ofthe District. This notice was mailed on September 25,
2002.
3. Notice ofthe public hearing concerning this matter was published on October 2,2002 in
the Springfield News, advertising both the hearing before the Springfield Planning
Commission on October 15th and the City Council on November 4th. The content of the
notice followed the direction given in Section 14.030 (2) of the SDC for legislative
actions.
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Conclusion:
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Procedural requirements described in Article 8 and Article 14 of the SDC have been followed.
Notice requirements established by DLCD for amending the Development Code have also been
followed.
IV. Decision Criteria and Findings
Article 8 describes the criteria to be used in approving an amendment to the SDC. It states that
in reaching a decision, the Planning Commission and the City Council must adopt findings
which demonstrate conformance with "1) the Metro Plan; 2) applicable State statutes; and to 3)
applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules. "
Criterion #1 "Conformance with the Metro Plan"
Findings
4. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan is the basic guiding land use
policy document for the City of Springfield. The "Purpose" section of the Metro Plan
describes it as a framework plan. It is intended that more detailed refinement plans,
programs, and policies should supplement the Metro Plan (E. Relationship to Other Plans
and Policies, page 1-5, Metro Plan).
5. The Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan, TransPlan, was adopted in 2001.
Under state law, TransPlan is a functional plan of the Metro Plan.
6. TransPlan TSI Transit Policies #1 and #2 (Chapter. 2 pg. 27,28) made findings and
established policies that support and promote (1) the improvement of transit facilities and
(2) the development ofa Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT).
7. A Downtown Springfield transit station is listed as capital project #1135 in TransPlan
(Chapter 3, Page 37).
8~ A planned Springfield Transit Station is designed to improve the accessibility,
attractiveness and convenience of transit use for Springfield area transit users.
9. Lane Transit District (LTD) has stated that the Springfield Transit Station will be a hub in
the first segment of the new BR T system that is in development. A downtown location
for the Station is essential to its function as a hub linking service to Gateway and
Thurston, as well as Eugene.
10. The Springfield City Council participated together with L TDin a lengthy public process
to select a downtown location for a transit station. On June 4,2001, the Council
approved a resolution (01-41) specifying a site south ofS. A Street, near the intersection
with Pioneer Parkway East, to be the appropriate site for the planned transit station. The
site is within the Booth-Kelly Zoning District.
11. Section 19.060 (8) of the SDC (Booth-Kelly Mixed Use Zoning District) does not list
"Transit Station" as a permitted use. The term "bus terminal" is listed as a discretionary
use in 19.060, but it is generally construed to mean an intercity bus transportation facility
such as those operated by private bus companies (Greyhound, Trailways, etc.).
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12. Insertion of "transit station" in 19.060 (8) would facilitate the development of a
downtown Springfield station and improve the accessibility, attractiveness, and
convenience of transit use in the community. Insertion of "transit station" into the SDC
would also facilitate the action of the Springfield City Council to select a site for the
station in the Booth Kelly Mixed-Use District.
13. Section 19.110 (5) states that new bus terminals, heliports and helistops shall not be
located within 200 feet of any residential use. Amending 19.110 (5) to read:
"Transportation Facilities. New bus terminals, heliports, and helistops shall not be
located within 200 feet of any residential use (transit stations are exempt from this
requirement). Noise attenuating barriers shall be constructed where necessary
when' abutting residential or commercial uses."
would make clear the 200-foot exclusion shall not apply to the location of a transit
station. Transit stations would still be required to install noise attenuating barriers as
needed when abutting residential or commercial uses.
Conclusion
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The findings shown above demonstrate that TransPlan supports the improvement of transit
facilities and the development of support facilities for BR T. L TD and the City of Springfield
have determined that a downtown location within the Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use District is the
appropriate location for a new transit station. Amending the SDC to include "transit station"
among the list of permitted uses in the Booth Kelly District is consistent with TransPlan TSI
Policies #1 and #2 that promote and support transit facility improvement and BRT development.
Criterion #2 "Conformance with Applicable State Statutes"
Findings
14. The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 267 describes the status and general powers
of Mass Transit Districts including Lane Transit District. Section 267.200 (7) empowers
L TD to "construct, acquire, maintain and operate and lease, rent and dispose of
passenger terminal facilities, motor vehicle parking facilities and other facilities for the
purpose of encouraging use of the mass transit system within the district."
15. ORS 267.200(8) allows transit districts to "enter into contracts under ORS 190.003 to
190.620 with units oflocal government of the State of Oregon [i.e., the City of
Springfield], whether within or without the district, or with the State of Washington or
with public agencies of the State of Washington, to act jointly or in cooperation with
them or to provide mass transit services to areas under their jurisdictions...".
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16. ORS 267.210 requires transit districts to prepare a general plan for transit service within
the District. That plan is intended to be completed in cooperation with cities and counties
within and adjacent to the district. The plan is also intended to promote coordination and
planning of future construction, improvement and equipment acquisition of the district,
governmental agencies and private interests to assure maximum efficiency and use of
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mass transit in the district. LTD's General Plan for Mass Transit specifies the
development of a transit station in Downtown Springfield. The location of the
Downtown Station was determined through an extensive public involvement program
coordinated with the City of Springfield that culminated in a resolution passed by the
City Council in June 2001.
Conclusion
The Oregon Revised Statues empower and direct transit districts to coordinate with cities in the
development of transit facilities. Lane Transit District collaborated with the City in the selection
of a site for the planned Downtown Springfield transit station. ,Amending the SDC to allow a
"transit station" use in the Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use District implements a planning decision
jointly made by the City and Lane Transit District as required by state statutes. The proposed
text amendment to the SDC is consistent with this criterion of approval.
Criterion #3 "Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules"
Findings
Compliance with Administrative Rules
17. The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 660-012 is replete with references to transit
use. These references generally support and encourage transit use as an alternative to
auto dependence.
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18. OAR 660-12-0015 (6) states that mass transit, transportation, airport and port districts
shall participate in the development of TSPs for those transportation facilities and
services they provide. These districts shall prepare and adopt plans for transportation
facilities and services they provide. Such plans shall be consistent with and adequate to
carry out relevant portions of applicable regional and local TSPs. Cooperative agreements
executed under ORS 197.185(2) shall include the requirement that mass transit,
transportation, airport and port districts adopt a plan consistent with the requirements of
this section.
19. Lane Transit District participated in the development of TransP1an, the transportation
system plan for the Eugene-Springfield area. That planning includes the location of
transit stops and stations within the service area. Further, L TD has listed the Downtown
Springfield Station among capital projects included in, and approved through, TransPlan.
Compliance with Statewide Planning Goals
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20. Goal] - Citizen Involvement. Goal I calls for "the opportunity for citizens to be
involved in all phases of the planning process." The decision to locate a transit station in
the Booth-Kelly District was the culmination of a public process that lasted more than a
year. That process included a Steering Committee that included the general citizenry,
Open Houses, and finally, an adoption by both the Springfield City Council and the Lane
Transit District Board. This text amendment is needed to implement the decision that
was jointly made by the community and L TD.
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21. Goal 2 - Land Use Planning. Goal 2 outlines the basic procedures of Oregon's statewide
planning program. It says that land use decisions are to be made in accordance with a
comprehensive plan, and that suitable "implementation ordinances" to put the plan's
policies into effect must be adopted.
The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) is the
acknowledged comprehensive plan that guides land use planning in Springfield. Various
adopted refinement plans and specific area plans provide more detailed direction for
planning under the umbrella of the Metro Plan. The Downtown Refinement Plan, of
which the Booth-Kelly Conceptual Development Plan is a subset, supports pedestrian
oriented development as well as transportation improvements that encourage the use of
alternative modes of transportation. The SDC implements the policies and direction of
the Booth-Kelly Conceptual Development Plan, Downtown Refinement Plan as well as
the Metro Plan.
Amendment of the SDC to allow transit facilities that would benefit the Booth-Kelly
District is consistent with local land use planning policies for the area.
22. Goal 3 - Agricultural Land. Goal 3 defines "agricultural lands. " It then requires
counties to inventory such lands and to "preserve and maintain" them through farm
zomng.
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This goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries. The
City of Springfield does not have any agricultural zoning districts. This amendment
applies only within the Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use District, and does not apply outside the
urban growth boundary. All land in the City's urban transition area carries City zoning.
An exception to this goal was taken in 1982 when the comprehensive plan was
acknowledged.
23. Goal 4 - Forest Land. This goal defines forest lands and requires counties to inventory
them and adopt policies and ordinances that will "conserve forest lands for forest uses."
This goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries. The
City of Springfield does not have any forest zoning districts. This amendment does not
apply outside the urban growth boundary and, because oflimitations on commercial and
industrial development without full urban services, generally do not apply outside the city
limits. All land in the City's urban transition area carries City zoning. An exception to
this goal was taken in 1982 when the comprehensive plan was acknowledged.
24. Goal 5 - Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources. Goal 5
covers more than a dozen natural and cultural resources such as wildlife habitats and
wetlands. It establishes a process for each resource to be inventoried and evaluated.
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This amendment does not repeal, replace or void existing Metro Plan policy or
'Development Code regulations with respect to any identified natural resources. No
changes to supporting ordinances or policy documents adopted to comply with Goal 5 are
affected by these amendments.
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25. Goal 6 - Air, Water and Land Resources Quality. This goal requires local
comprehensive plans and implementing measures to be consistent with state and federal
regulations on matters such as groundwater pollution.
This amendment supports the location of a mass transit facility that holds the potential for
contributing to the reduction of auto-dependence in the Springfield area. It has long been
assumed that increased transit ridership and reduced auto use would have a beneficial
impact on air quality.
An Environmental Assessment (EA) completed by Lane Transit District in October 1999.
The Federal Transit Administration issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
on January 24,2000. LTD then sought and received a'Categorical Exclusion to the EA
on March 22,2001. The EA concluded that a transit station in the Booth Kelly Mixed-
Use District south ofS. A at Pioneer Parkway E., would have no significant impact on
the area.
26. Goal 7 - Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. Goal '7 deals with
development in places subject to natural hazards such as floods or landslides. It requires
that jurisdictions apply "appropriate safeguards" (floodplain zoning, for example) when
planning for development there.
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All sites within Springfield that are subject to these hazards (floodplain, erosion,
landslides, earthquakes, weak foundation soils) are inventoried through a variety of
sources. The proposed text amendments do not remove or exempt compliance with other
Code standards that may apply to development.
The selected transit station site in the Booth Kelly District is not listed on the inventories
of hazard areas.
27. Goal 8 - Recreational Needs. This goal calls for each community to evaluate its areas
and facilities for recreation and develop plans to deal with the projected demand for
them.
Willama1ane Park and Recreation District is the entity responsible for park planning,
development and maintenance in the urban transition area as well as the city limits. The
proposed amendment will not affect the provision of recreational service. Transit stations
may support access to recreational facilities by those who are unable to drive or who
choose to use alternative modes of transportation.
28. Goal 9 - Economic Development Goal 9 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 and zone enough land to meet those needs.
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The proposed text amendment allows transit stations to be sited within the Booth-Kelly
Mixed-Use District. A new transit facility located in the district would improve
transportation access to the District for both employees and consumers. Improved access
would support future development and re-development efforts within the District.
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29. Goal] 0 - Housing. This goal specifies that each city must plan for and accommodate
needed housing types, such as multifamily and manufactured housing.
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TransPlan seeks to promote the location of higher density residential development along
transit corridors and near transit stations. The station could serve asa focal point for
future transit-oriented residential development in the Downtown. Such a pattern can be
documented as occurring in the Portland area near newly established transit stations.
30. Goal]] - Public Facilities and Services. Goal 11 calls for efficient planning of public
services such as sewers, water, law enforcement, and fire protection.
The Eugene-Springfiel~ Metropolitan Public Services and Facilities Plan (PFSP) is a
refinement plan of the Metro Plan that guides the provision of public infrastructure,
including water, sewer, storm water management, and electricity. The plan made no
findings nor did it establish policies relating directly to transit stations or transit use.
The transit station, when constructed, will be subject to the policies promulgated by the
PFSP.
31. Goal]2 - Transportation. The goal aims to provide" a safe, convenient and economic
transportation system."
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Section 660-012-0060 of the Transportation Planning Rules requires evaluation of a
comprehensive plan or land use regulation amendment to detennine if an amendment to
the SDC significantly affects a transportation facility. The proposed SDC amendment
does not: change the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation
facility; change standards implementing a functional classification system; allow types of
levels of use which would result in levels of travel or access which are inconsistent with
the functional classification of a transportation facility; or reduce the level of service of a
facility below the minimum acceptable level identified in the Metropolitan Area
Transportation Plan (TransPlan).
A transit station located in the Booth Kelly Mixed-Use District, would serve to improve
transit services for commuters and residents accessing Downtown Springfield, or who are
making transfer connections to other parts ofLTD's service area.
Goal 12 encourages development that avoids principal reliance on one mode of
transportation. The ability to locate a transit station in the heart of Downtown
Springfield, and the ability to link that station to other areas of the community with Bus
Raid Transit will likely make transit use more attractive and thereby reduce the reliance
of some Springfield residents on the automobile.
32. Goal 13 - Energy Conservation. Goal 13 declares that "land and uses developed on the
land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of
energy, based upon sound economic principles. "
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The location ofa transit station in Downtown Springfield and the establishment of the
Downtown Station as a Bus Rapid Transit hub is likely to increase overall transit
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ridership. Transit has long been assumed to be an important means of reducing the
consumption of fossil fuels in our country.
. .33. Goal 14 - Urbanization. This goal requires cities to estimate future growth and needs
for land and then plan and zone enough land to meet those needs.
The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Residential Lands and Housing Study, Policy
Recommendations Report (1999) found "there is sufficient buildable residential land
within the existing urban growth boundary to meet the future need of the projected
population. This amendment will not directly affect the availability of land for future
growth. Proponents of transit-oriented development assert that a compact urban form,
supported by a well developed transit system will postpone the need to expand urban
growth boundaries.
34. Goal 15 - Willamette River Greenway. Goal 15 sets forth procedures for administering
the 300 miles of greenway that protects the Willamette River.
The proposed text amendment does not change the obligation to comply with the City's
existing standards for development with respect to the Willamette River Greenway. The
Greenway provisions allow development of permitted uses in the underlying zone,
provided that all other Greenway requirements are satisfied. The City's adopted,
acknowledged Greenway ordinance will not be changed.
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35. 'Goals 16 through 19 - Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes,
and Ocean Resources. There are no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or beach and dune
resources within the City's jurisdiction. These goals do not apply in Springfield.
Conclusion
The Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules and the Statewide Planning Goals
clearly support transit use and the development of improved transit facilities in collaboration
with local government. Lane Transit District and the City of Springfield jointly sponsored an
extensive public process that led to the selection of a site in the Booth Kelly Mixed-Use District.
The proposed text amendment that would add "transit station" to the list of uses pennitted in the
Booth Kelly District and by that, implements the decision of the two jurisdictions.
It is the conclusion of staff that the proposed amendment is consistent with this criterion.
V. Conclusion and Recommendation of Staff
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Based on the findings of staff with respect to the criteria defined in Article 8 for approving the
amendment of the SDC, staff finds the proposed text amendment of the Springfield
Development Code, adding "transit station" to the Schedule of Use Categories found in Section
19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District); as well as the modification of Section 19.110
(5) Special Use Standards, to clarify that the 200 ft. setback requirement for bus terminals and
heliports from residential uses shall not apply to "transit stations," to be consistent with these
, criteria and recommends approval of the amendment.'
VI. Attachments
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Proposed Text Amendment to the Springfield Development Code
Map of the Booth-Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District.
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ATTACHMENT A
Proposed Text Amendment to the Springfield Development Code
The proposed amendment to the Springfield Development Code, adds "transit station" to the
Schedule of Use Categories found in Section 19.060 (Booth Kelly Mixed-Use Zoning District).
The underlined section below shows the proposed insertion of "Transit Station" to the list of
uses.
(8) Transportation facilities, (Section 19.110(5):
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(a) Bus tenninals
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(b) Docks and marinas
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(c) Heliports
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(d) Helistops
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(e) Transit Stations
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Section 19.110 (5) Special Use Standards, is also amended to clarify that the 200 ft. setback
requirement for bus terminals and heliports from residential uses shall not apply to "transit
stations." The underlined phrase in parenthesis shows the proposed clarification that exempts
transit stations from the 200 ft. setback, but not from noise attenuating barriers where they are
deemed necessary.
(5) Transportation Facilities. New bus terminals, heliports and helistops shall not be
located within 200 feet of any residential use (transit stations are exempt from this
requirement). Noise attenuating barriers shall be constructed where necessary to
mitigate land use conflicts.
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