Infill Compatibility Standards project
Introduction

In Fall 2006, the Eugene Planning Division initiated the Infill Compatibility Standards (ICS)
project in response to City Council's direction and funding.

The project is intended to develop new zoning code that will include standards to address
the negative impacts of incompatible infill.

Terri Harding is the City planner managing the project and has been meeting with
neighborhood association boards and members to introduce the project and learn
residents' concerns. (Terri and JWN residents had a lively discussion at the January 2007
JWN general meeting.)

The Planning Commission set up a sub-committee to begin developing a work plan and
public involvement strategy. The original drafts have been posted on the City's ICS Web
site.

The JWN board and other neighborhood leaders are working on recommendations for an
alternative goal statement that more clearly states that the standards to be developed must
be sufficient to protect the character and stability of our neighborhoods.

Board members have also met with Terri and Lisa Gardner, the new Planning Director to
work on ways that residents can play a central role in determining the appropriate
standards for their respective neighborhoods.

At our October 10, 2006 meeting, the JWN general membership overwhelmingly adopted a
set of principles for the ICS project and directed the JWN Executive Board to take action to
assure these principles are observed in any ICS program plans, actions, or decisions that
may affect JWN members.

At our April 10, 2007 meeting , the JWN general membership adopted the following motion:
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The Jefferson Westside Neighbors (JWN) requests City staff and officials adopt the
following goals statement for the Infill Compatibility Standards project:

"Create and adopt land use code standards and processes that:
(a)  Prevent residential infill that would significantly threaten or diminish the stability,
     quality, positive character, livability or natural resources of established residential
     neighborhoods; and
(b)  So long as the goal stated in (a) is met, allow for increased density, a variety of
     housing types, affordable housing, and mixed-use development; and
(c)   Improve the appearance of buildings and landscapes."
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We'll post continuing developments on the JWN Web site.
Jefferson Westside Neighbors
*** IMPORTANT MEETING ***
October 8, 6:00 to 8:30
Eugene Public Library (Tykeson Room)

Public Forum to plan project organization for City's Infill Compatibility Standards and
"Opportunity Siting" Projects
Please attend this meeting and support  the two critical elements necessary to protect
our neighborhoods against ongoing, destructive infill, such as the recently approved
16-unit complex being jammed on two lots on W. 11th Ave.:

The ICS project's primary goal must be to create effective standards that will
prevent residential infill that would significantly threaten or diminish the stability,
quality, positive character, livability or natural resources of established residential
neighborhoods.


At least 2/3 of the members of the ICS project's "working group" (i.e., project
team) should be  "neighborhood resident advocates" that represent the
perspective of residents, both owner occupants and tenants, who have a stake in
their neighborhood’s long-term health and character.