Eugene public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a zone change request for 800 River Road, proposing to change the base zone from R-2 Medium-Density Residential to R-1 Low-Density Residential. The property is outside city limits but within the Urban Growth Boundary, and the change aims to align zoning with the Metro Plan's Low Density Residential designation to meet annexation requirements. The Hearings Official will not decide at the hearing; a written decision will be issued within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Zone change at 800 River Road from R-2 to R-1 (Z 22-13)
- Property size: 0.37 acres, tax lot 17-04-24-31 / 04500
- Applicant: Devon Locke, represented by Andrew Strout of Branch Engineering
- Public hearing scheduled for December 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm via Zoom
- No testimony received as of staff report publication
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will deliberate and vote on a recommendation to the City Council regarding the adoption of urban reserves—land outside the current urban growth boundary set aside for potential future expansion. The proposal includes amendments to multiple regional plans and would set aside about 5,900 developable acres to meet 27 years of projected growth beyond 2032. Staff recommends removing 17.7 acres from the Wildish gravel operation and making other revisions in response to public testimony.
- Urban reserves adoption package (City Files MA 22-1, ECA 22-1, RA 22-1)
- Removal of 17.7 acres of Wildish-owned land from proposed reserves
- Amendments to Eugene-Springfield Metro Plan, Envision Eugene, and Public Facilities and Services Plan
- Public testimony: 43 contacts, 25 inputs, mostly not supportive
- Lane County Planning Commission recommended approval 9-0 on Dec 6, 2022
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting to review revised Policies and Priorities documents, covering capital construction funding, Measure 110 reform, rental housing alignment with Council policy, and mobile crisis response funding eligibility. They will also confirm the IGR/Council process approach, prepare for the December 12 Council work session, and receive a brief ARPA update. The agenda is largely procedural and policy-review focused, with no final decisions listed.
- Review of revised Policies and Priorities documents
- Update on capital construction and funding requests
- Update on Measure 110 reform
- Update on rental housing policy alignment
- Update on mobile crisis response funding and Medicaid reimbursement
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed land use code amendment to increase allowable building heights for six parcels in the Skinner Butte Height Limitation Area, from 500 to 530 feet above mean sea level (roughly 70 to 100 feet). The change would enable two proposed apartment developments with about 313 dwellings above ground-floor retail, near the 5th Street Market. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council, which has final decision authority.
- Increase building height limit on six parcels from 500 to 530 feet above mean sea level
- Affected parcels: south side of East 5th Avenue between Oak and Pearl Streets; north side of East 5th Avenue between Willamette and Pearl Streets
- Proposed developments: two apartment buildings, ~313 dwellings, seven stories, ground-floor retail
- Public hearing on code amendment CA 22-3
- Testimony received: two letters of support, one from Fair Housing Council of Oregon and Housing Land Advocates raising concerns about statewide planning goal findings
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a request by Eugene School District 4J to rezone a 0.11-acre property at 148 W Hilliard Lane from Low-Density Residential (R-1) to Public Land (PL). The site, currently a single-family dwelling, is intended for accessory uses supporting the adjacent River Road/El Camino del Rio Elementary School. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days of the close of the public comment period.
- Zone change from R-1 to PL for 148 W Hilliard Lane (0.11 acres)
- Property owned by Eugene School District 4J
- Intended use: wrap-around student services (e.g., tutoring, counseling)
- Public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2022 at 5:00 pm via Zoom
- No testimony received as of staff report publication
Sustainability Commission
The Eugene Sustainability Commission is meeting to hear two presentations: one on Oregon's Climate Friendly Equitable Communities rules and another on Public Health Overlay Zones. The commission will also approve its agenda and prior meeting minutes, and receive updates from staff and council.
- Presentation on Climate Friendly Equitable Communities rules by city staff
- Presentation on Public Health Overlay Zones by Beyond Toxics
- Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Commissioner and staff updates
- Council communications and updates
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
The Eugene Intergovernmental Relations Committee is meeting to nominate and vote for a new chair, debrief a recent council work session, and discuss follow-up items including CFEC, M110, capital construction projects, and rental housing updates. They will also discuss options for council engagement during the legislative session. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no formal votes on ordinances or contracts.
- Nominate and vote for new Chair
- Debrief 10/19/22 Council Work Session
- Discuss follow-up items: CFEC, M110, Capital Construction Projects, Rental Housing updates
- Discuss options for Council engagement during Legislative Session
Sustainability Commission
The Eugene Sustainability Commission will meet online to review and approve its FY22 annual report and FY23 work plan, and to discuss a proposal for a new Education and Outreach Committee. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with no in-person attendance.
- Approve FY22 Annual Report
- Approve FY23 Work Plan
- Proposal for Education and Outreach Committee
- Review of retreat meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a request by OES #2, LLC and Mildred O, LLC to rezone four tax lots near 5th Avenue and Oak Street. The change would convert I-2 industrial zoning to C-2 commercial or S-F special area zoning, with a proposed density overlay. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision will follow within 15 days.
- Zone change for Market District (Z 22-9) at 5th Avenue and Oak Street
- Rezone from I-2 to C-2 (north) and S-F (south), retaining /TD overlay
- Proposed addition of /# Residential Density Range Overlay (minimum 20 units/acre)
- Applicant: OES #2, LLC and Mildred O, LLC; representative Sarah Means, Obie Companies
- No written testimony received as of staff report publication
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a request by Michael Scnear to rezone the entire 0.48-acre property at 135 Kourt Drive to R-1 Low-Density Residential. The site is currently split between R-1 and AG Agricultural zoning. Staff recommends approval, finding the request consistent with the Metro Plan and other criteria. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days.
- Zone change request (Z 22-8) for 135 Kourt Drive to R-1 Low-Density Residential
- Property currently split-zoned R-1 and AG Agricultural
- Staff recommends approval of the zone change
- One piece of public testimony received regarding access and construction activity
- Public hearing scheduled for September 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm via Zoom
Sustainability Commission
The Eugene Sustainability Commission is meeting to orient new members, review an update on the city's Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP 2.0), and develop its FY23 workplan. The agenda includes discussion of suggested initiatives and defining success for the coming year. This is primarily a planning and orientation session rather than a decision-making meeting on specific projects.
- Review and approve meeting agenda
- Orientation to commission role and working agreement
- Overview/update of CAP 2.0
- FY23 workplan development with suggested initiatives
- Discussion of FY23 success metrics
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two University of Oregon requests. The first is a zone change for 1744 Moss Street from R-1 to PL/EC and removal of the /SR overlay from 13 surrounding tax lots. The second is a Willamette Greenway permit for a new 175,000-square-foot research building at 1100 Riverfront Parkway. No decisions will be made at the hearing; written decisions will follow within 15 days.
- Zone change at 1744 Moss Street from R-1 Low-Density Residential to PL Public Land with /EC East Campus Overlay
- Removal of /SR Site Review overlay from 13 tax lots near 1744 Moss Street
- Willamette Greenway permit for new 175,000 sq ft bioengineering building at 1100 Riverfront Parkway (UO Knight Campus Phase 2)
- Public testimony accepted via Zoom; no decision at hearing
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session to receive a high-level overview of Oregon's newly adopted Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules. No action is requested at this meeting. The rules will require significant changes to local land use and transportation plans, including parking reforms, climate-friendly areas, and new development standards.
- Overview of Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules
- Parking regulation improvements and parking maximums due by June 30, 2023
- Elimination of minimum parking requirements citywide or alternative approach
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for new multi-unit buildings by March 31, 2023
- Adoption of climate-friendly areas to accommodate 30% of housing needs
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two land-use items. The first is a request to rezone two properties at 3015 and 3031 Willamette Street from R-1 Low-Density Residential to R-2 Medium-Density Residential. The second is an appeal of the Planning Director's denial of a request to vacate a public pedestrian/bicycle easement at 785 River Road. No decisions will be made at the hearing; written decisions will follow within 15 days.
- Zone change for 3015 and 3031 Willamette Street from R-1 to R-2 (Z 22-4)
- Appeal of denial to vacate public pedestrian/bicycle easement at 785 River Road (VEI 22-1)
- Public testimony accepted via Zoom or phone
- Staff recommends approval of the Willamette Street zone change
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a work session on proposed land use code amendments (CA 22-1) that would create clear and objective standards for reviewing housing development within the Willamette River Greenway. Staff will present additional materials on setback alternatives, tree preservation, native landscaping buffers, and parking restrictions, and seek direction before a second public hearing this fall. The meeting is procedural and includes public comment and staff updates.
- Proposed 100-foot Greenway setback from top-of-bank, with alternatives at 150 and 200 feet under discussion
- Possible tree preservation standards based on proximity to the river, using the Clear & Objective Amendments as a framework
- Proposed 10-foot native landscape buffer along the Greenway setback line
- Prohibition on parking and vehicle use areas between buildings and the Greenway setback
- Reopening the record for a second public hearing on revised draft code
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 39-bed assisted living facility near Autumn Avenue and Ross Lane. The applicant seeks approval for three buildings with 13 beds each on a vacant 1.88-acre site. The hearings official will not decide at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days after the public comment period closes.
- Conditional use permit for 39-bed assisted living facility (CU 21-2)
- Three buildings, each with 13 beds, on 1.88 acres
- All 15 existing trees to be removed; new trees to be planted
- Special setback of 25 feet from Ross Lane centerline required
- Geotechnical analysis submitted July 12, 2022
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 2080 Riverview Street from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial to R-1 Low-Density Residential. 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 public comment period closes.
- Zone change from C-1 to R-1 at 2080 Riverview Street (3.12 acres)
- Property is currently developed with a house
- No written testimony received as of staff report publication
- Staff recommends approval based on consistency with Metro Plan and Laurel Hill Plan
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Historic Review Board's decision to approve demolition and alteration of the Harry and Etta Chase House, a National Register historic building, to build a four-story, 123-unit low-income housing project. The appeal was filed by Steven Baker and the Harlow Neighbors Association. The Commission must decide whether to affirm, reverse, or modify the Board's decision based on the record and approval criteria.
- Appeal of Historic Review Board approval for demolition of Harry and Etta Chase House at 158 South Garden Way
- Proposed four-story building with 123 low-income housing units for approximately 379 residents
- Demolition of two non-contributing houses at 160 and 132 South Garden Way
- Appeals filed by Steven Baker and Harlow Neighbors Association
- Decision deadline June 22, 2022
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold public hearings on two zone change requests. One would rezone 4199 Scenic Drive from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential. The other would rezone 132-160 S. Garden Way from Agricultural with Nodal Development Overlay to a special area zone allowing high-density residential and mixed use. No decisions will be made at the hearing; written decisions will follow within 15 days.
- Zone change for 4199 Scenic Drive from AG to R-1 (0.52 acres)
- Zone change for 132-160 S. Garden Way from AG/ND to S-CN/HDR/MU/WR
- Public hearings scheduled for April 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm via Zoom
- Staff recommends approval for the Scenic Drive request
- No testimony received as of staff report publication
Planning Commission
The Eugene Planning Commission is holding a work session to review the first Envision Eugene Growth Monitoring Comprehensive Report (2012-2021), a draft that tracks growth trends against the city's urban growth boundary assumptions. Staff will seek feedback on the report, especially the emerging issues list, before it goes to the City Council for consideration. The meeting also includes public comment and items from commission and staff.
- Review of draft Envision Eugene Growth Monitoring Comprehensive Report 2012-2021
- Discussion of staff recommendations and emerging issues from the report
- Public comment period (10 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Next steps: City Council work session scheduled for June 8, 2022
City of Eugene Human Rights Commission
The Eugene Human Rights Commission will review its February minutes, hear public comment, receive updates from the Eugene Police liaison, and vote on a support request for The Archaeology Channel Film Festival. They will also discuss a transportation bond proposal and set priorities for an upcoming meeting with the Mayor and City Manager. The agenda includes updates from work groups and liaisons, plus City Council updates.
- Vote on support request for The Archaeology Channel Film Festival
- Discussion of transportation bond proposal
- Priorities for meeting with Mayor and City Manager
- Updates on Oregon 22 Riverfront Festival and DisOrient film festival
- Report on legal implications of making homelessness/housing status a protected class
Hearings Official Public Hearings
The Eugene Hearings Official will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Jefferson Westside Neighbors of the Planning Director's approval of a Traffic Impact Analysis and Adjustment Review for a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store with eight fueling stations and a drive-through coffee business at 710 Polk Street. The appellant raises issues about public notice, development standards, and traffic analysis. No decision will be made at the hearing; a written decision is due within 15 days of the close of the public comment period.
- Appeal of Planning Director's approval for TIA 21-2 and ARA 21-14
- Proposed 7-Eleven with 8 fueling stations and drive-through coffee at 710 Polk Street
- Appellant: Jefferson Westside Neighbors, filed by Ted Coopman
- De novo hearing allows new evidence and issues
- Decision required by April 23, 2022
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 address remaining topics including other code issues, affordability strategies, a Metro Plan policy amendment, and findings for compliance. The city must have regulations in place by June 30, 2022, or the state's model code will apply.
- Continue deliberations on middle housing code amendments (CA 21-1 & MA 21-1)
- Discuss affordability strategies, including incentives for units for households earning 80% or below Area Median Income
- Review Version 3 of draft code amendments (January 7, 2022)
- Consider Metro Plan Policy Amendment and findings of compliance
- Plan to finalize recommendation to City Council by January 25, 2022