Eugene public meetings in 2021

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two zone change requests: one to rezone 3915 Scenic Drive from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential, and another to rezone a vacant site near Highway 99 from Public Land to Low-Density Residential with an airport safety overlay. Staff recommend approval for the Scenic Drive request. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision will follow within 15 days.

• Zone change for 3915 Scenic Drive from AG to R-1 (1.82 acres)
• Zone change for Snake River Jessen site from PL to R-1 with /CAS overlay
• Public hearings for both applications on December 15, 2021
• Staff recommendation to approve the Scenic Drive zone change

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue deliberations on draft land use code and plan amendments to implement Oregon House Bill 2001, which requires allowing middle housing like duplexes and fourplexes in more areas. The commission will discuss design standards, alley access lots, conversions, neighborhood special regulations, special area zones, land divisions, other code issues, a Metro Plan policy amendment, and affordability strategies. The city must have compliant regulations by June 30, 2022, or the state's model code will apply.

• Deliberations on design standards for middle housing
• Discussion of alley access lots for middle housing
• Conversions of existing structures into middle housing
• Review of special regulations for Amazon, Fairmount, and SUNA neighborhoods
• Metro Plan policy amendment

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue deliberations on draft land use code and plan amendments to implement Oregon House Bill 2001, which requires allowing middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, and rowhouses) in more areas. The commission will discuss definitions, lot and design standards, parking reductions, small unit incentives, and tree preservation. Public testimony themes are summarized, and the commission must finalize a recommendation by January 25, 2022, ahead of a City Council hearing anticipated for March 2022.

• Continue deliberations on Middle Housing Code Amendments (CA 21-1 & MA 21-1)
• Discuss definitions, lot standards, design standards for duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters
• Review parking reductions and small unit incentives
• Consider tree preservation and removal standards
• Public testimony themes include housing cost, affordability, trees, parking, and implementation

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will begin deliberations on draft land use code and Metro Plan amendments to implement Oregon House Bill 2001, which requires allowing middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, rowhouses) in more areas. The commission will review staff-recommended changes to the September 21 draft code, covering definitions, incentives, lot standards, land divisions, and density. The city must have compliant regulations by June 30, 2022, or the state's model code will apply.

• Staff recommends replacing 'quadplex' with 'fourplex' and 'single-detached dwelling' with 'single-unit dwelling'
• Proposed density bonus for small townhouses under 900 square feet (increase of 5 units per acre)
• Proposed removal of undefined lot terms like 'Duplex Lot' and 'Triplex Lot' from Table 9.2760
• Proposed change to allow concurrent review of middle housing land divisions with subdivisions or partitions
• Metro Plan policy amendment to exempt middle housing types from low, medium, and high density ranges

Historic Review Board

The Eugene Historic Review Board is holding a regular virtual meeting with no land-use decisions on the agenda. Items include public comment, election of a chair/vice chair, public meetings rule training with the city attorney, and an update on the Lane County History Museum. The rest is informational sharing and procedural business.

• Chair/vice chair election
• Public meetings rule training with city attorney
• Update on Lane County History Museum
• Public comment period (up to 10 minutes)
• Virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a zone change application by Kendall and James Homes, LLC to rezone 801 River Loop 1 from Agricultural (AG) to Low-Density Residential (R-1). The property, about 2.11 acres, was recently annexed into the city and is designated for low-density residential use in the Metro Plan. Staff recommends approval. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision will follow within 15 days.

• Zone change from AG to R-1 at 801 River Loop 1
• Property size: approximately 2.11 acres
• Water Resources Conservation overlay remains
• No public testimony received as of staff report
• Staff recommends approval

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed land use code and Metro Plan amendments to implement Oregon House Bill 2001, which requires cities to allow duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, and townhouses in residential zones. The amendments also incorporate Senate Bill 458 for middle housing land divisions and House Bill 2583 regarding occupancy limits. The Commission will take public testimony and later forward a recommendation to the City Council, which will hold its own hearing before final action. The city must adopt compliant regulations by June 30, 2022, or the state's model code will apply.

• Public hearing on middle housing code amendments (CA 21-1 & MA 21-1)
• Implementation of House Bill 2001 (2019) requiring duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, and townhouses in residential zones
• Incorporation of Senate Bill 458 (2021) for middle housing land divisions
• Changes to comply with House Bill 2583 (2021) prohibiting occupancy limits based on familial relationships
• Staff recommends holding the record open until 5pm on November 23, 2021

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on agenda items, including a support request, and will receive updates from the Eugene Police liaison and work groups. A 40-minute presentation from the FBI Regional Office is scheduled. The meeting is largely routine, with public comment and updates, and includes planning for International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2021.

• Presentation by FBI Regional Office (40 min)
• Discussion and vote on a support request
• Updates from Eugene Police liaison
• Celebration of International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022

The Eugene Human Rights Commission approved a request to endorse the November 18 showing of 'The Invisible Class' and co-sponsor it with $200. The commission voted to move the MLK Award to International Human Rights Day and unanimously approved Heather Marek's nomination to fill a vacancy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on homelessness, police bias crime reports, and city council activities.

• Approved agenda with typo correction
• Approved May minutes unanimously
• Endorsed WOVEN Film Festival showing of 'The Invisible Class' unanimously
• Approved co-sponsorship of $200 for the film showing
• Voted to move MLK Award to International Human Rights Day
• Approved Heather Marek's nomination to fill vacancy unanimously

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a Willamette Greenway permit request from David and Janice Henderson to build a single-family home on a vacant 0.51-acre lot on the south side of Oakleigh Lane, east of River Road. Staff recommends approval, finding the proposal meets all applicable criteria. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days of the close of the public comment period.

• Willamette Greenway permit (WG 21-2) for a one-family dwelling on a vacant lot
• Property located on Oakleigh Lane, east of River Road, more than 450 feet from the Willamette River
• Staff recommends approval of the permit
• No written testimony received as of staff report publication
• Decision to be made within 15 days after the hearing

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission will meet to review and vote on a $200 funding request from the WOVEN film festival, receive updates on bias crimes from the Eugene Police Liaison, and discuss the FY22 work plan. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from work groups and liaisons.

• Vote on $200 co-sponsorship for WOVEN film festival
• Bias crimes year-to-date report: 24 cases in 2021 vs 46 in 2020
• Presentation on homelessness communications by Kelly McIver
• FY22 work plan review and approval
• Updates from Eugene Police Liaison on bias crime cases

Historic Review Board

The Eugene Historic Review Board will deliberate and take action on a Historic Property Restoration Grant application requesting $1,250 for window repair and sill replacement at 1268 Patterson Alley, a City Landmark property. The board will also receive informational updates from staff and members. Public comment is reserved for historic preservation issues.

• Historic Property Restoration Grant application for $1,250 for 1268 Patterson Alley (Robinson-Link Cottages)
• Proposed work: refurbish windows, replace ropes/balance systems, replace one sill (project total $4,334)
• Preliminary Historic Context Statement on LGBTQIA+ history in Eugene included in agenda materials
• Public comment period of up to 10 minutes on historic preservation issues

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session on draft land use code and plan amendments to implement Oregon House Bill 2001, which requires allowing middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, rowhouses) in more residential areas. The amendments also incorporate Senate Bill 458 for middle housing land divisions and changes to the definition of "family." The Commission will also elect a chair and vice chair and make subcommittee assignments. A public hearing on the amendments is scheduled for October 26, 2021.

• Elections for chair and vice chair
• Work session on Middle Housing Code Amendments (CA 21-1 / MA 21-1)
• Draft code includes changes for middle housing land divisions per Senate Bill 458
• City must adopt compliant regulations by June 30, 2022 or state model code applies
• Public hearing scheduled for October 26, 2021

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission will review and vote on its FY22 work plan, hear a presentation on the Social Justice resolution, and discuss homelessness as a protected class in response to City Council questions. The meeting also includes updates from the Eugene Police Liaison and public comment.

• Vote on HRC FY22 work plan
• Presentation on Social Justice resolution
• Discussion on homelessness as a protected class
• Update from Eugene Police Liaison
• Public comment period

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 5045 Barger Drive from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 Community Commercial, with the Commercial Airport Safety overlay retained. Staff recommends approval, and the Hearings Official will not make a decision at the hearing but will issue a written decision within 15 days after the comment period closes.

• Zone change application Z 21-4 for Everyone's Market at 5045 Barger Drive
• Rezone from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to C-2 Community Commercial
• Property consists of two tax lots totaling approximately 0.97 acres
• No written testimony received as of staff report publication
• Public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss and provide feedback on key land use code questions for the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan. This feedback will inform the development of draft code concepts, including a Special Area Zone, for the plan's adoption package. The commission is also receiving an update on the adoption phase and next steps for community review.

• Work session on River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan update
• Discussion of key code questions for a Special Area Zone
• Review of draft zone change maps
• Feedback on code concepts for corridor mixed-use, residential, parking, and Willamette Greenway standards
• Update on adoption phase timeline and community vetting process

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue reviewing draft land use code for the Middle Housing Code Amendments project, which implements Oregon House Bill 2001 to allow more housing types like duplexes and rowhouses. This meeting focuses on Special Area Zones, Adjustment Review, and Commercial Zones. The Commission will hear from staff about the Housing Implementation Pipeline and gather feedback to inform a final adoption package.

• Review of draft code for Special Area Zones (EC 9.3000s), including Chambers, Chase Node, Downtown Westside, Elmira Road, and Whiteaker
• Proposal to exempt middle housing from special development standards in several Special Area Zones
• Update to permit cottage clusters and rowhouses in certain zones, such as Chase Node and Blair Boulevard
• Discussion of Adjustment Review (EC 9.8015-9.8030) and Commercial Zones (EC 9.2100) amendments
• Public comment period of 10 minutes at meeting start

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed middle housing code amendments, which could affect housing options in residential areas. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19 and includes public comment, staff and commission updates, and a brief evaluation of the commission's performance.

• Work session on middle housing code amendments
• Public comment period (10 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
• Items from commission and staff
• Learning: How are we doing? (self-assessment)

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue reviewing draft land use code language for the Middle Housing Code Amendments project, which implements Oregon House Bill 2001 to allow more housing types like duplexes and rowhouses. This meeting focuses on the Development Standards section, including design standards and options for incentivizing smaller units. The Commission will provide feedback to inform a final adoption package, with a public hearing planned for late September.

• Review of draft Development Standards for middle housing (EC 9.5550 and 9.600s)
• Discussion of options to incentivize smaller middle housing units, such as parking reductions or density bonuses
• Proposed design standards include entry orientation, window coverage, and garage width limits
• City must comply with House Bill 2001 by June 30, 2022, or state model code applies
• Public comment period at start of meeting

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a tentative Planned Unit Development and concurrent Adjustment Review for a 57-unit multi-family complex at the northwest corner of Barger Drive and Century Drive. The applicant seeks adjustments to front yard setbacks, parking drive access, and sidewalk setbacks along Everest Loop. Staff recommends approval with conditions. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision follows within 15 days.

• 57-unit apartment complex with 56 two-bedroom units plus manager's dwelling
• Adjustment requests for front yard setbacks, parking drives, and sidewalk setbacks
• New access connection on Century Drive; closing westernmost Fuji Lane access
• Removal of two street trees requires permits per Eugene Code Chapter 6
• Public hearing via Zoom; written decision within 15 days

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will begin reviewing draft land use code language for the Middle Housing Code Amendments, which implement Oregon House Bill 2001 to allow more housing types like duplexes and rowhouses. The meeting includes a work session on the draft code, plus public comment and items from commission and staff. The commission will review the code in parts over three meetings, with adoption expected by June 30, 2022.

• Review of draft code language for Definitions and Residential Zones (Attachment D)
• Discussion of code recommendations from Angelo Planning Group (Attachment C)
• Public comment period (10 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
• Update on middle housing code amendments implementation
• Equity RoundTable meeting summary included (Attachment B)

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold deliberations and possibly take action on a city-initiated land use code amendment (CA 20-5) that would require minimum building setbacks and landscaping for development on commercially zoned property. The commission will prepare a recommendation for City Council. The agenda also includes public comment and items from commission and staff.

• Deliberations on Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment (CA 20-5)
• Proposed minimum setbacks: 3 feet for C-3 Major Commercial, 5 feet for C-2 Community Commercial
• Exceptions for ground-floor commercial with windows and taller ceilings, and for ground-floor residential with vertical separation
• Adjustment review process for creative designs
• Public comment period (10 minutes)

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two land use applications: a zone change for a property at 585 Oakway Road from R-1 to R-2 residential, and a tentative planned unit development for six assisted living buildings and three single-family lots at Bailey Hill and Castelloe Avenue. The hearings official will not make decisions at the meeting; written decisions are due within 15 days after the public comment period closes.

• Zone change application Z 21-2 by TJM Investments Inc. for 585 Oakway Road, from R-1 Low-Density Residential to R-2 Medium-Density Residential
• Tentative planned unit development PDT 20-2 (Iris Ridge) for six assisted living buildings and three single-family lots at Bailey Hill and Castelloe Avenue
• Adjustment review ARA 21-8 for high screen landscape standards, public access, and public accessways at the Iris Ridge site
• Public hearings scheduled for May 26, 2021, at 5:00 pm via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will deliberate and possibly take action on two appeals of Hearing Official decisions: a zone change from R-1 residential to C-1 commercial for Greg Harmon & Linda Gentry, and the Laurel Ridge Planned Unit Development (PUD) with 372 multi-family and 2 single-family units. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19 and includes public comment and items from commission and staff.

• Appeal of zone change (Z 20-9) from R-1 Low-Density Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial for Greg Harmon & Linda Gentry
• Appeal of Laurel Ridge PUD (PDT 18-3) approval for 372 multi-family units and 2 single-family units with public streets, infrastructure, wetland preservation, and conservation areas
• Public comment period (10 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
• Items from commission and staff, including a 'Learning: How are we doing?' segment

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting to review updates on federal ARPA funding requests and state legislative priorities. The committee will discuss its positions on numerous bills covering local financial sustainability, housing, public safety, transportation, and climate, and will plan future meeting topics.

• ARPA funding requests: nine projects submitted, shelter support prioritized
• HB 2015: Local Marijuana Tax Increase - Support base bill, oppose -1 amendment
• HB 2006: Shelter Siting - signed into law 5/12; HB 2004: Shelter Funding - funds in state law
• HB 3040: System Development Charges - Oppose, amended to study bill
• Riverfront Park and Plaza - $5M gap funding request

Airport Advisory Committee

The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports from airport staff, including the director's report, April activity and financial reports, and an update on the COVID-19 recovery plan. The committee will also hear about airport planning and development projects. This is a regular advisory meeting with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• April activity report
• April financial report
• COVID-19 recovery plan update
• Airport planning and development update

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission will meet to review its agenda and April minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates from the Eugene Police liaison. The commission will discuss and vote on a $275 funding request from DisOrient Asian American Film Festival for a refugee-themed screening, and will hear a presentation from WECU on how COVID-19 has affected marginalized communities in Eugene. Updates will also be given on a bias crimes reporting campaign on LTD buses, work groups, and council liaison activities.

• Vote on $275 support for DisOrient film festival screening of 'Mu and the Vanishing World'
• WECU COVID-19 impact report on food insecurity, vaccination, education, finances, and homelessness
• Eugene Police liaison update on bias crimes reported to EPD
• Update on bias crimes reporting campaign on LTD buses
• Discussion of June 15, 2021 meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to provide feedback on refined draft land use code recommendations for the Middle Housing Code Amendments, which implement Oregon House Bill 2001. The meeting includes a presentation on exclusionary zoning, speakers from the Equity RoundTable and Healthy Democracy panel, and straw polls to record each commissioner's preferences on 13 major recommendations. The commission will discuss options to allow, encourage, or incentivize middle housing types such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage clusters, and rowhouses.

• Straw poll on 13 refined code recommendations for middle housing
• Presentation by UO Professor Sarah Adams-Schoen on exclusionary land use policy
• Developer focus group report on feasibility of middle housing code options
• Healthy Democracy Public Engagement Recommendations report
• Special Area Zone memo from Angelo Planning Group

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a City-initiated code amendment (CA 20-5) that would require minimum building setbacks and landscaping for new commercial development. The commission will also hold a work session on a separate housing approval criteria transition standards item (CA 20-4). Following the hearing, the commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Public hearing on Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment (CA 20-5) requiring minimum setbacks of 3 feet in C-3 zones and 5 feet in C-2 zones
• Proposed landscaping and pedestrian amenity requirements for commercial setbacks
• Exceptions allowing reduced setbacks for ground-floor commercial with tall ceilings and windows, or residential with vertical separation
• Work session on Clear & Objective Housing Approval Criteria Transition Standards (CA 20-4)
• Public comment period of 10 minutes at meeting start

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review and discuss the state's policing reform package with Chief Skinner, along with updates on the city's 2021 state priority bills. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings and receiving updates on legislative items such as housing, homelessness, transportation, and climate bills.

• Review and discuss Policing Reform Package of Bills with Chief Skinner
• HB 2015: Local Marijuana Tax Increase (support, likely not moving)
• HB 3040: System Development Charges (oppose, amended to study bill)
• HB 2006: Shelter Funding Bill (passed, awaiting Governor signature)
• Riverfront Park and Plaza $5M gap funding request

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission is meeting remotely for a retreat session. The agenda contains only the retreat item and meeting access information, with no specific proposals, hearings, or decisions listed for public action.

• Planning Commission retreat (no agenda details provided)

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to review draft land use code recommendations for middle housing types—triplexes, quadplexes, and rowhouses—as part of implementing Oregon House Bill 2001. The meeting will also discuss how code standards like lot size and parking affect housing affordability, based on an ECONorthwest analysis. The Commission is asked to provide feedback to refine the draft recommendations.

• Draft code recommendations for triplexes, quadplexes, and rowhouses (Attachment A)
• Affordability analysis by ECONorthwest on lot size and parking impacts (Attachment B)
• Discussion of Allow, Encourage, and Incentivize implementation levels
• Public comment period at start of meeting
• April outreach update including Healthy Democracy panel and Equity RoundTable

Airport Advisory Committee

The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports from airport staff on March activity, finances, air service development, and the COVID-19 recovery plan. The agenda includes updates on operations and training, followed by open discussion. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• March activity report
• March financial report
• Air service development update
• COVID-19 recovery plan update
• Airport operations and training update

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting to review its 2021 state legislative priorities, including positions on bills related to housing, public safety, climate, and local financial sustainability. The committee will also receive an update on United Front meetings, approve minutes from the April 7 meeting, and discuss items under 'Good of Order.'

• Review of 2021 State Priority 1 Bills, including support for HB 2015 (local marijuana tax increase) and opposition to HB 3040 (system development charges)
• Support for shelter bills HB 2006 and HB 2004, with HB 2004 funding placed in budget reconciliation bill HB 5042
• Support for HB 2100 (housing stabilization funding), which creates a Housing Stability Council
• Neutral positions on HB 2283/SB 458 (middle housing land division) and SB 8 (affordable housing siting)
• Support for public safety bills including SB 554 (firearm possession restriction) and SB 398 (noose intimidation crime)

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to review draft land use code recommendations for implementing House Bill 2001, which requires allowing middle housing like duplexes and cottage clusters. The commission will provide feedback on the general approach, standards for duplexes and cottage clusters, and options for amending Special Area Zones. The meeting also includes public comment and updates from staff and commissioners.

• Review of draft code amendments for middle housing (duplexes, cottage clusters)
• Options for amending Special Area Zones to comply with House Bill 2001
• Outreach update: 741 surveys received, 15 meetings held in February 2021
• Discussion on whether to allow detached duplexes and cottages on individual lots
• Next steps: triplexes, fourplexes, and rowhouses to be discussed April 26, 2021

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review and discuss the city's state and federal funding requests, including projects submitted for American Rescue Plan Act funds and federal earmarks. They will also discuss current state bills and the United Front regional priorities. The meeting includes routine agenda items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• State funding requests include $3.5M for shelter land, $2M for Santa Clara Park, $5M for Riverfront Park/Plaza
• Federal earmark requests include $34.8M for Franklin Blvd, $1.5M for River Road-Santa Clara pedestrian/bicycle bridge
• City supports HB 2015 (marijuana tax increase), opposes HB 3040 (system development charges)
• City supports HB 2006/2004 (shelter siting/funding), opposes HB 2558 (housing density near transit)
• United Front federal priorities document presented for discussion

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two land-use applications. The first is a zone change for 2010-2014 Empire Park Drive from R-1 to R-2 to allow medium-density housing. The second is a tentative planned unit development, Willamette Greenway permit, and major adjustment review for up to 626 market-rate residential units at 3790 and 3800 North Delta. No decisions will be made at the hearing; written decisions will follow within 15 days.

• Zone change from R-1 Low-Density Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential for 2010, 2012, 2014 Empire Park Drive (Empire Park LLC, Z 21-1)
• Tentative Planned Unit Development for up to 626 units: 464 apartments, 146 duplexes, 16 single-family homes at 3790 and 3800 North Delta (Delta Ridge Cottages, PDT 20-4-3, WG 20-1, ARB 20-3)
• Public hearing format includes testimony from applicant, supporters, opponents, and neutral parties
• Staff recommends approval of the Empire Park zone change
• One written testimony received for the zone change, from neighbor Michele Hass, asking about future development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the City Council for a Metro Plan and Refinement Plan amendment, plus a zone change, for the 4.62-acre property at 1400 Cross Street. The proposal would change the land use designation from Light-Medium Industrial to Mixed Use and rezone from I-2 Light-Medium Industrial to S-W Whiteaker Special Area with a /SR Site Review overlay. Staff recommends conditional approval, including a revised trip cap of 328 PM peak hour trips. The commission will also hold a work session on housing tools and strategies.

• Metro Plan Amendment (MA 20-2): Light-Medium Industrial to Mixed Use, 4.62 acres
• Refinement Plan Amendment (RA 20-2): Whiteaker Neighborhood Plan designation change
• Zone Change (Z 20-8): I-2 Light-Medium Industrial to S-W Whiteaker Special Area with /SR overlay
• Staff recommends trip cap condition of approval revised from 453 to 328 PM peak hour trips
• Public comment period open; meeting held virtually via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will receive an update on the River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan and provide input on which land-use code amendments requiring City approval should be included in the adoption package. The project team is seeking feedback and direction as the plan moves from action planning to formal adoption. The agenda also includes public comment and items from commission and staff.

• Work session on River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan update
• Seeking input on land-use code amendments for adoption package
• Discussion of phased implementation of code actions
• Review of River Road Corridor Study deliverables
• Public comment period (10 minutes reserved)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports from airport staff on operations, finances, and air service development. The committee will also hear updates on the COVID-19 recovery plan and a presentation on airport parking and curbside monitoring programs.

• February activity report
• February financial report
• Air service development update
• COVID-19 recovery plan update
• Airport parking and curbside monitoring programs

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on the Laurel Ridge Planned Unit Development, a clustered 374-unit multi-family residential project with two single-family homes, public streets, and conservation areas on about 98 acres east of 30th Avenue and Spring Boulevard. The applicant revised the plan after a prior denial and appeal; the hearing will accept testimony, but no decision will be made that day. A written decision is due within 15 days after the public comment period closes.

• 374-unit multi-family development with 180 apartments and 192 townhomes
• Two single-family dwellings and a 59.8-acre Forest Management Area
• Over 73% of site (72.22 acres) set aside as open space
• Revised phasing: Phase 1 (195 units) and Phase 2 (179 units) with extended timelines
• Public hearing on March 17, 2021; decision deadline June 30, 2021

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review and discuss the Human Rights & Equity Statement, including an update from Mike Kinnison, and consider current state bills. The meeting is largely procedural, with agenda review, minutes approval, and scheduling for a future meeting.

• Discussion of Human Rights & Equity Statement update from Mike Kinnison
• Review of current state bills
• Scheduling of next IGR Committee meeting on 3/24/21
• Approval of minutes from 2/27/21 meeting

Hearings Official Public Hearings

The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a virtual public hearing on a request to rezone a 1.2-acre portion of a larger parcel at 89385 Old Coburg Road from R-1 Low-Density Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The applicant, Greg Harmon and Linda Gentry, seeks the change, and staff recommends approval. The Hearings Official will not decide at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days of closing the record. The agenda includes extensive public testimony, with 30 submissions and a petition from 172 Hawthorne Estates residents opposing the change.

• Zone change request from R-1 Low-Density Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial for 1.2 acres at 89385 Old Coburg Road (Z 20-9)
• Staff recommends approval of the zone change
• Petition opposing the change signed by 172 residents of Hawthorne Estates (112 of 120 lots)
• Applicant removed the /SR Site Review Overlay from the request on January 29, 2021
• Possible future use includes a Dari Mart convenience store (approx. 3,000 sq ft) plus 6,000 sq ft of retail space, per a traffic analysis memo

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission is holding a work session to review outreach results, an economic feasibility study, and the approach to drafting code amendments for middle housing, as required by Oregon House Bill 2001. The commission will discuss key questions on whether to allow, encourage, or incentivize middle housing, and will provide feedback before code drafts are brought forward in April. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Middle Housing Survey received over 600 responses from Feb 5 to Mar 5, 2021
• ECONorthwest economic feasibility study on middle housing development potential
• Discussion on whether to permit detached plexes and cottages on individual lots
• Equity Roundtable and Healthy Democracy Panel summaries provided as attachments
• Next code review scheduled for April 13 and 26, 2021

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting virtually to review its previous minutes and discuss current legislative policies and state bills, including a land use and housing bill. The committee will also discuss a Human Rights & Equity Statement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review/approve minutes from 2/10/21 meeting
• Discuss current legislative policies and state bills
• Discuss Human Rights & Equity Statement
• Land Use & Housing Bill discussion

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2022-2027, a $288.4 million plan for capital projects across the city. The commission will also deliberate on a Metro Plan and Refinement Plan amendment and zone change (MA 20-2/RA 20-2/Z 20-8).

• CIP totals $288.4 million, with $120.4 million secured and $168.0 million identified
• Airport projects: $95.9 million, including $30.0M Concourse C addition
• Transportation: $84.1 million, including $31.3M from 2017 Street Bond
• Public Buildings: $40.9 million, including $8.1M Sheldon Pool renovation
• Metro Plan Amendment / Zone Change (MA 20-2/RA 20-2/Z 20-8) deliberations

Airport Advisory Committee

The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive reports from airport staff on operations, finances, and activities from January. The committee will also hear an update on the COVID-19 recovery plan and discuss and vote on committee member terms. A presentation on airport governance and funding is also scheduled.

• COVID-19 Recovery Plan Update
• January Financial Report
• January Activity Report
• Airport Advisory Committee terms discussion and vote
• Airport 101: Governing and Funding Guide presentation

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a support request, equity legislation, and the March meeting agenda. They will receive updates from the Eugene Police liaison on hate crime statistics, from the Mayor's office, and on HRC recruitment. The packet also includes information on the city's temporary urban camping criteria and a budget report.

• Eugene Police liaison report on hate crimes and comparison of 2019 vs 2020 reports
• Discussion of temporary urban camping criteria, including 24-hour and 48-hour notices and ODOT rules
• HRC budget report showing $3,902.72 remaining of $5,000 for FY20
• Support request and equity bills on legislature agenda review
• Report on hate against unhoused people poster

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed Metro Plan amendments and zone changes. The first would change 4.62 acres at 1400 Cross Street from Light-Medium Industrial to Mixed Use with a Whiteaker Special Area Zone. The second would rezone four tax lots in the Central Eugene Industrial Park from Heavy Industrial to Light Medium Industrial. The commission will make recommendations to the City Council.

• 1400 Cross Street: rezone 4.62 acres from I-2 Light-Medium Industrial to S-W Whiteaker Special Area with /SR Site Review overlay
• Central Eugene Industrial Park: rezone four tax lots from I-3 Heavy Industrial to I-2 Light Industrial
• Public hearings for both applications with possible action
• Staff recommends approval for the 1400 Cross Street request
• Deliberations and recommendation scheduled for February 8, 2021

Planning Commission

The Eugene Planning Commission will continue deliberations on proposed land use code amendments for Clear & Objective Housing: Approval Criteria Update (City file CA 20-4). The commission is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council after reviewing draft amendments and straw poll results from previous meetings. The amendments aim to update approval criteria for housing applications to comply with state law and improve efficiency.

• 26 straw poll votes taken during prior deliberations on code sections 9.2761, 9.5860, 9.6710, 9.6810, 9.6815, 9.6885, 9.7007, 9.8030, and 9.8325
• Proposed changes include removing exception language for adjustments within 50 feet of R-1 zoned property (9.2761)
• Increase tree planting interval from 15 to 25 feet (9.5860)
• Change allowed impact to critical root zone from 15% to 20% (9.6885)
• Revise open space requirement to use net acres instead of gross acres (9.8325)

Airport Advisory Committee

The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the Acting Airport Director's report, review December activity and financial reports, and discuss a COVID-19 recovery plan and air service updates. The committee will also discuss and vote on its own bylaws. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with the bylaws vote being the only formal action item.

• December 2020 activity report
• December 2020 financial report
• COVID-19 recovery plan update
• Air service update
• Airport Advisory Committee bylaws discussion and vote

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission will discuss and vote on several items, including updates on housing status as a protected class and proposed changes to the 13th Amendment. The commission will also receive updates from police and council liaisons, and discuss the International Human Rights Day and MLK Awards. The meeting includes time for public comment and reviews of previous minutes.

• Discussion on housing status as a protected class
• Discuss/Vote on changes to the 13th Amendment
• Updates on International Human Rights Day
• Updates on MLK Awards
• Review of November 2020 minutes

City of Eugene Human Rights Commission

The Eugene Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including updates on housing status as a protected class and proposed changes to the 13th Amendment. The agenda also includes public comment, police and council liaison updates, and reports on International Human Rights Day and MLK Awards. Most items are updates or discussions, with votes scheduled for agenda/minutes review and the 13th Amendment changes.

• Discussion of housing status as a protected class
• Vote on changes to the 13th Amendment
• Updates from Eugene Police Liaison
• Updates on International Human Rights Day and MLK Awards
• Public comment period