This training provides an opportunity for the Planning Commission to learn about Fair Housing and the role of the Planning Commission in fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Staff will present an annual report that summarizes community engagement in comprehensive planning over the past year. The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) may review, analyze, and evaluate processes used to encourage citizen involvement during the formation and adoption of major policies, legislation, and subsequent involvement when those policies or legislation are implemented.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Discretionary Use Permit for a Type 2 short term rental in the R-1 residential district. Applicant proposes to use an existing house at 491 West Olympic Street for a short-term rental where the duration of stay does not exceed 30 days.

The Oregon Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules require the Eugene-Springfield area to update and implement the Central Lane Scenario Plan (CLSP) to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on strategies like active transportation and public transit. Staff is seeking feedback on the proposed performance measures to track Springfield's progress and ensure they are aligned with Springfield’s specific needs and goals for emissions reduction.

This training provides an opportunity for the Planning Commission to learn about Fair Housing and the role of the Planning Commission in fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

This training provides an opportunity for the Planning Commission to learn about Fair Housing and the role of the Planning Commission in fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) will review and provide feedback on the draft Public Involvement Plan for the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Public Hearing: Springfield Development Code Update Project Annexations

This project is a continuation of work related to a larger Springfield Development Code Update project that has been ongoing since 2018 involving a phased plan to update the entire Springfield Development Code (SDC). The annexation section of the Springfield Development Code is changing to: Clarify the application and initiation types: It amends SDC 5.7.125 for ‘Initiation Method Requirements and Application Requirements’ to clarify what documents are required for the various annexation applications; Improve efficiency and timeliness for staff and officials to process applications and make a decision: Changes to SDC 5.7.115 ‘Review’ provide an option where an annexation does not require a public hearing; Remove redundant terms in SDC 5.7.113 and address appropriate processes in SDC 5.7.115.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Proposed Springfield Comprehensive Plan amendment and Zone Change for 26.73 acres of vacant property at 5230 High Banks Road. Proposal would change the comprehensive plan designation for 25.14 acres from Sand and Gravel to Light Medium Industrial; and change the comprehensive plan designation for 1.59 acres from Low Density Residential to Light Medium Industrial. Concurrently with redesignation action, entire 26.73-acre property would be rezoned from a combination of Quarry & Mining Operations (25.14 acres) and R-1 Residential (1.59 acres) to Light Medium Industrial.

Comprehensive planning staff have been working to implement the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities administrative rules passed in July 2022 by Oregon’s Land Conservation and Development Commission in response to Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-04. These rules include wide-ranging requirements for metropolitan areas and the City of Springfield is mandated to comply with the rules that affect community engagement, land use, and transportation. To reduce air pollution, one component of the rules requires Springfield to identify and adopt one or more Climate-Friendly Areas, which will allow for dense urban mixed-use centers where people can choose to meet most of their needs without relying on a car. At this meeting, staff is presenting potential benefits and tradeoffs and seeking Planning Commission guidance on potential scenarios for Climate-Friendly Areas to inform next steps for outreach and identifying draft plan and code concepts and displacement mitigation strategies.

After extensive research and analysis, the City's draft 2024 Wastewater Master Plan was completed this spring. Staff will present highlights from the draft Wastewater Master Plan and community feedback for Planning Commission information in advance of a City Council Work Session and Public Hearing. Once adopted by City Council, the Plan will guide the next 20 years of development and maintenance of Springfield's wastewater collection system.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

The applicant plans to establish a marijuana retailer at 1853 2nd Street, but the location is 940-feet from Hamlin Middle School, which is within the 1000-foot straight-line distance of separation as required in the Springfield Development Code (SDC) 4.7.177(B)(2). The major variance request aims to consider geographic and physical barriers between the proposed marijuana retailer location and Hamlin Middle School, as well as state law that supports the use being located within 1000-feet of a school.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Willamalane Park and Recreation District (“Willamalane”) requests that the City of Springfield and Lane County adopt the 2023 Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan (“2023 Plan”). This Plan is an update to the previous 2012 Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Adoption of the 2023 Plan entails adding it as the Recreation Element of the Springfield Comprehensive Plan, text amendments to the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan); and an amendment to Lane Code 16.400 to reflect the 2023 Plan’s adoption for the portion of Willamalane's planning area outside the Springfield urban growth boundary and the Metro Plan boundary, where the Lane County Rural Comprehensive Plan applies. Lane County’s separate staff report addresses Lane Code amendments.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Housing in Non-Residential Areas : The City of Springfield and Lane County are proposing amendments to the Springfield Development Code. This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code for Sections 4.7.370 Income-Qualified Housing on Property Owned by Religious Nonprofits, 4.7.405 Income-Qualified Housing, and various other sections. This project is a continuation of work that has been ongoing since 2018 involving a phased plan to update the entire Springfield Development Code. Updating the Development Code to support efficient, timely, and clear development review is part of Springfield’s Housing Strategy. This work would amend income-qualified housing-related code sections from bills that were passed by the 2023 Oregon Legislature:   House Bill 2984 – Commercial to Residential Building Conversions    House Bill 3151 – Manufactured Dwelling Parks on Non-Residential Lands    House Bill 3395 –Residential Use of Commercial Lands     The City is also using this opportunity to make other changes to the code for clarity and ease of use including: Significant changes to SDC 4.7.100 for various land use districts; Changes to SDC 4.7.375 through SDC 4.7.385 for Architectural Design and multiple unit housing; Changes to SDC 5.15.110 Minimum Development Standards and SDC 5.17.110 for Site Plan Review for multiple unit housing; and Changes to SDC 6.1.110 Definitions.

The Planning Commission will learn about the new audio-visual features of the Council Chambers and prepare to switch to Zoom Webinar. The City Attorney's office will conduct it's annual legal training for Planning Commissioners.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement.

For the Springfield Development Code Amendments for Annexations, staff will seek direction during the community outreach process on whether to continue to allow or expand instances when annexations would not require a public hearing. This project will also include clarifying existing code language to provide a straightforward initiation and review path for annexations. The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement will review and provide input on the Draft Community Involvement Strategy.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and then provide a recommendation to City Council on the projects to be included in the City of Springfield 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program - A Community Reinvestment Plan. The Planning Commission held a work session on this item at its November 7th and further discussed the Program at the December 5th meeting.

Legislation and rulemaking at the state level continue to impact the Comprehensive Planning Work Program, requiring a shifting of projects. At this work session, staff will present an overview of changes at the state level and how the City will be meeting these requirements while continuing to work on local priorities with the resources available.

The Affordable Housing Package Code Amendments will include changes to the Springfield Development Code prompted by recent state legislation and will clarify existing code language related to affordable housing. Additionally, the work will explore opportunities to remove code barriers to affordable housing if the changes are consistent with current local adopted policies and Springfield’s Housing Strategy. The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement will review and provide input on the Draft Community Involvement Strategy. NOTE: A revised version of Attachment 1 is included to reflect changes in the project title and to include references to "income-qualified" housing.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission.

Draft Project Lists have been prepared for the City of Springfield's 2025-2029 CIP - A Community Reinvestment Plan. The lists are being brought to the Planning Commission for review and discussion. Staff will bring the CIP back to the Planning Commission on December 5th during the Regular Session for a recommendation to forward to the City Council.

This agenda item provides the public with an opportunity to comment on any issue relevant to the Planning Commission that is not already on the agenda.

Staff will present an annual report that summarizes community engagement in land use planning over the past year. The Planning Commission in its role as the Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) may review, analyze, and evaluate processes used to encourage citizen involvement during the formation and adoption of major policies, legislation, and subsequent involvement when those policies or legislation are implemented.

Stormwater Post-Construction Requirements Update Project: The City of Springfield and Lane County are proposing amendments to the Springfield Development Code. This action involves amendments to the Springfield Development Code for consistency with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Phase II General (MS4) Permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The purpose of the Post-Construction Requirements Update project is to modify the Springfield Development Code to comply with the MS4 permit requirements, including requirements to regulate post-construction site runoff and minimize barriers to low impact development and green infrastructure. The proposed code changes would encourage the use of stormwater treatment facilities including swales, rain gardens, and pervious pavements and strengthen requirements to address stormwater quality issues. Ultimately, these code changes will enhance the protection and quality of water in the City’s drinking water protection areas. The Planning Commission continued the August 1, 2023 public hearing and kept the record open to allow for Ballot Measure 56 Notice until September 5, 2023. Since the August 1, 2023 hearing, feedback from Lane County led to the amendment of SDC 4.3.110(B)(1). See Exhibit B Legislative Version of the Code Amendments. The Commission is expected to close the public hearing and written record on September 5, 2023 and then deliberate. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners. The Springfield City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint work session and joint public hearing to review the Planning Commissions' recommended amendments on November 6, 2023.