River Road Community Organization

River Road Community Organization
May E-Newsletter

RRCO meets the THIRD Monday of every month at the River Road Annex,
1055 River Road, from 7-9 PM
Contact co-chairs jolenesiemsen@gmail.com, or Steve Norris @snlnorris@msn.com for information.

Volunteer!

Willamette Greenway Clean up
Saturday morning, June 14th
Join your friends and River Road neighbors (Team Green) and help clean up the Willamette Greenway.

Meet at the Defazio Bike Bridge at 8:30 AM. Bring gloves and enthusiasm!

Just in time for our Olympic Track & Field Trials, help make Eugene's most unique asses - the Willamette River - cleaner and safer for both visitors and locals to enjoy. We will clean up miles of the Willamette riverbank, with three different starting locations. Then join us for a free lunch, give-aways from vendor sponsors, and keynote speakers. Brought to you by REI, the City of Eugene Stream Team, and Willamalane.

Location: Start locations vary, see REI registration material for more information.
Contact: Amanda at amacleo@rei.com or call (541) 465-1800.
Cost: Free
Registration Required? No.

Important meeting regarding Park District Budget:

River Road Park District
Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 21
7 PM
Back Room down Hallway
1400 Lake Drive

--budget discussions, possible fee increases
--financing from City Council, bridging budget gap
--health insurance costs

Land Use:

Planning Commission Meeting

Public Hearing
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 6PM
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 777 Pearl.

Minor Code Amendments to the Land Use Code

The proposed minor land use code amendments under consideration address the following topics:

1) Residential lot configuration

2) Residential development standards

3) Land use application process

4)Stormwater drainage in River Road and Santa Clara.

5) Policy direction

Although the title indicates 'minor' amendments, this policy development is vital to the future of neighborhood development. You can submit comments or if possible, please plan to attend this important meeting.

Lead City Staff: Alissa Hansen, Senior Planner, (541) 682-5508

Land Use applications: River Road Neighborhood

1. Application name: Johnson, Lane
File number: PT-08-13
Street address: 400 Howard
Applicant's proposal: Create 3 residential lots, including 2 flag lots. Existing lot is 0.58 acre.
Comments due: May 20, 2008, to Jake Callister, 682-6029, jake.l.callister@ci.eugene.or.us

2. Applicant name: Willocks, Kent and Bethel
File number: PT 07-73
Street address: 900 N. Park Ave.
Applicant's proposal: Create 2 residential lots, including one flag lot. Proposal has been tentatively approved. Proposal retains original structure on front lot (7984 sq. ft) and adds 900 square foot residence on flag lot (11,422 square feet).
Appeal due: May 27, 2008, to Ann Siegenthaler, 682-5452, ann.siegenthaler@ci.eugene.or.us

3. Applicant Name: Selena Subdivision
File number: ST 08-8
Street location: 651 Bushnell Lane
Applicant's proposal: 4 lot residential subdivision. Original lot size 22, 071 square feet.
Comments due: May 27, 2008, to Jake Callister, 682-6029, jake.l.callister@ci.eugene.or.us

4. Public Hearing or the Eugene Planning Commission
Requested Action: Minor Land Use Code Amendments
File number: CA 07-5
Meeting Location: City Council Chambers, Eugene City Hall, 777 Pearl
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
For information contact Alissa Hansen, 682-5508, alissa.h.hansen@ci.eugene.or.us