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Home My WebLink AboutNotice APPLICANT 6/24/2009 , DLCD-Notice of Proposed Amendment in person D electronic D mailed D a' /1 .0 It M THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY DLCD AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST EVIDENTIARY HEARING PER ORS 197.610, OAR CHAPTER 660, DIVISION 18 A T E 5 T A M P For DLeD Use Only Jurisdiction: Eugene, Springfield, Lane County Date of First Evidentiary Hearing: August 18,2009 Local File Number: LRP2009-00005 (Springfield) Date of Final Hearing: September 22, 2009 Is this a REVISION to a previously submitted proposal? DYes X No Date submitted: June 24, 2009 X Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment D Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment o land Use Regulation Amendment D Zoning Map Amendment D New land Use Regulation D Urban Growth Boundary Amendment o Transportation System Plan Amendment 0 Other: Briefly Summarize Proposal. Do not use technical terms. Do not write .See Attached"(limit 500 characters): This is a proposed text amendment to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan, Chapter 11I-0 Willamette Greenway Element, Policy 0.11. The amendment approves an exception to GoallS for the purpose of allowing the construction of a bike/pedestrian viaduct underneath the Willamette I-S bridge. The proposed viaduct may require the placing of fill within the Willamette River Greenway setback, triggering the exception. The proposed text is attached. Has sufficient information been included to advise DlCD of the effect of proposal? X Yes, text is included For Map Changes: Include BWx11" maps of Current and Proposed designation. D Yes, Maps included Plan map changed from: N/A To: Zone map changed from: N/A To: location of property (do not use Tax Lot): South bank of the WiIlamette River at the 1-5 overcrossing in Glenwood. Previous density: N/A New density: N/A Acres involved: N/A Applicable statewide planning goals: 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 xDDxDDDD Is an exception to a statewide planning goal proposed? X YES 0 NO Goals: 15 Affected state or federal agencies, local governments or special districts (It is jurisdiction's responsibility to notify these agencies. DLCD only records this information): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DDDDxDDDDDD Local Contact: Mark Metzger Phone: 541-726-3775 Extension: City of Springfield, City of Eugene, Lane County, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, ODOT Address: City of Springfield, 225 Fifth Street Fax Number: 541-726-3689 City: Springfield Zip: 97478 E-mail Address:mrmetzger@ci.springfield.or.us OLeo file No. Date Received: Planner: MM ?fri /0 r . . Statewide Planning Goal 15 Exception Request South Bank Viaduct Proposed Text Amendment An amendment to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) is proposed, adding the following language to policy #0.11 of Chapter 111-0 Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors and Waterways Element: "An exception to Statewide Planning Goal 15 Willamette River Greenway was approved by the cities of Eugene and Springfield and by Lane County authorizing construction of a bike path vioduct beneath the 1-5 bridges, along the south bank of the Willamette River in Glenwood. The exception authorizes construction of the bike path viaduct including the fill and removal of fill necessary to build the structure. This exception satisfies the criteria of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 660-004-0022 (6) Willomette Greenwoy ond the exception requirements of OAR 660-004-0020 Goal 2, Part /I (c) for a 'reasons' exception, and pursuant to OAR 660-004-0015, is hereby adopted as an amendment to the Metro Plan text, Policy D. 11, Chapter III, Section D." Background Eugene-Springfield has one of the largest networks of riverfront bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the state. The current connection between Eugene and Springfield is limited to the north side ofthe Willamette River. The extensive south bank Willamette River path system in Eugene ends at Interstate 5 because of the physical barriers created by both the existing 1-5 bridges and the proximity of Franklin Boulevard (OR 126B) to the Willamette River. Users who wish to traveling between the two cities along the south side of the Willamette River must cross to the north side of the river near the 1-5 bridge or divert to the shoulders of Franklin Boulevard (OR 126B), a high speed arterial street. Many planning documents, including the Central Lane MPO Regional Transportation Plan, TransPlan, the Glenwood Refinement Plan and Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan, call for the continuation of the Willamette River south bank path through Glenwood to Springfield. Construction of the South Bank Viaduct is essential to the continuation and development of the South Bank Path, providing safer, more pleasant opportunities for recreational and commuter bicyclists and pedestrians. The proposed viaduct will be about 16 feet wide and 1,100 feet in length. It will connect to the south bank path at the point where it currently diverts away from the river. The viaduct will elevate the bike/pedestrian path and move it out away from the steep bank near the 1-5 bridges, and return to the riverbank at a point where the south bank path can continue. The proposed structure will hug the shoreline, minimizing its impact on the river. Some supporting columns will be placed in the river to support the viaduct as it bypasses the slope barrier. ~ 1 ~ /, South Bonk Viaduct Amendment 1 o/'Zi;{}f File No. LRP2009-00005 Date Received: - Planner: MM . . . . Construction of the viaduct provides the best solution for connecting Springfield and Eugene along the south bank while avoiding a modification of the steep river bank and minimizing environmental impacts. In addition, construction ofthe South Bank Path Extension will also provide access to the Willamette River for Glenwood area residents, an improvement that has been needed for some time. The South Bank Viaduct has wide support from local jurisdictions and agencies. The following jurisdictions, agencies and community support the South Bank Viaduct: . City of Eugene . City of Springfield . Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPO) . Willamalane Parks and Recreation District . Springfield Economic and Development Agency . Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee . Lane County Board of County Commissioners ODOT has provided a $1.S million grant to complete the project. The timing of the project will allow reuse of several concrete box beams from the Willamette River detour bridge for the viaduct. As the 1-5 replacement bridges are completed, and the detour bridge is removed, the South bank Viaduct will be constructed. The South Bank Viaduct will undergo NEPA review to assess potential environmental impacts and to secure the needed approvals for construction of the structure. Goal 15 Exception Policy 0.11 ofthe Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) states: 'The taking of an exception is required if a non-water-dependent transportation facility requires placing of fill within the Willamette River Greenway setback." Although it could be argued that the viaduct is a water dependent use that is consistent with the purposes of the Willamette Greenway, the exception is requested to avoid conflict and to support the Metro Plan policy. Eugene, Springfield and Lane County are jointly requesting this Metro Plan text amendment with the Goal 15 exception. The proposed text amendment adds the following language to policy #0.11 of Chapter III-D Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors and Waterways Element: "An exception to Statewide Planning Goal 15 Willamette River Greenway was approved by the cities of Eugene and Springfield and by Lane County authorizing construction of a bike path viaduct beneath the 1-5 bridges, along the south bank of the Willamette River in Glenwood. The exception authorizes construction of the bike path viaduct including the fill and removal offill necessary to build the structure. This exception satisfies the criteria of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 660-004-0022 (6) Willamette Greenway and the exception requirements of OAR South Bank Viaduct Amendment File No. LRP2009-00005 Date Received: Planner: MM 2 .~~y ~1 . . . 660-004-0020 Goal 2, Part /I (c) for a 'reasons' exception, and pursuant to OAR 660-004-0015, is hereby adapted as an amendment to the Metro Plan text, Policy D. 11, Chapter III, Section D." The attached diagram shows the alignment of the proposed South Bank Viaduct with respect to the existing bike path facilities and the 1-5 Bridge. South Bank Viaduct Amendment File No. LRP2009-00005 Date Received: Planner: MM 3 ~Ii/Z>i . . . t :I "lJ III :> ~ l: III lXl .c ... :I o III SIll 11m ~ 1111 ; iliI i .111 ~ t i III t.. ~ , " " 'J " - ID . - ~ -........ ~ [j -;;e .. . . 't . . DATE: TO: June 24, 2009 Larry French, Plan Amendment Program Specialist FROM: Gregory Mott, Planning Manager, City of Springfield Lisa Gardner, Planning Director, City of Eugene Kent Howe, Planning Director, Lane County SUBJECT: Proposed Amendment of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan: Taking an Exception to the Willamette River Greenway Goal by Placing Fill in the Greenway Setback to Allow the Construction of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Viaduct Connecting Eugene and Springfield on the South Bank of the Willamette River. Local File No. ofInitiating Jurisdiction: LRP 2009-00005 Local File No. of Co-Applicants Dear Mr. French: As you know, Eugene, Springfield and Lane County co-adopted the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) in 1982 as this metropolitan area's comprehensive land use plan. What you may not know is that certain provisions of the Metro Plan require all three jurisdictions to co-adopt amendments; other provisions require one of the two cities and the county to co-adopt amendments; and yet other provisions require only a single jurisdiction to adopt an amendment. To lessen the confusion that such an arrangement might cause for your agency, the planning director's of Eugene, Springfield and Lane County will from this point forward submit a letter confirming our participation, as appropriate, with each notice of proposed amendment. On behalfoflhe City of Springfield, the City of Eugene and Lane County, this letter serves as confirmation that all three jurisdictions are co-applicants for the above referenced post-acknowledgment plan amendment proposal. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact any of us at your convenience. Gre ott Planning Manager, City of Springfield LA ~~ Lisa Gardner Planning Director, City of Eugene 121 f sf L -Fa/--- Kent Howe Planning Director, Lane County Date Received: Planner: MM ?-hl/ !tJ? t l f