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-a pdf SUMMARY of the approved University of Oregon East Campus Development Policy, or

-a pdf of the approved University of Oregon East Campus Development Policy .

Policy Update Process:

Click here for a pdf version of the project and planning process summary

Stage One: Updating the University's Policy Document

Updating the university's policy document, was completed in April 2003. The University of Oregon planning process included an 18-month public input process with over twenty meetings and events to gather community input (see "Public Input" section below). Although the university has approved an updated policy, it cannot got into effect until stage two is complete.

Stage Two: Amending the City of Eugene's Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Area Study

Amending the City of Eugene's Fairmount/University of Oregon Special Area Study (refinement plan amendment and related land-use applications), was required to ensure consistency between the study and the university's updated policy. This city process required neighborhood notice and provided additional opportunities for public input. The university submitted applications August 2003 to initiate the process. Click here for a summary of the land use applications.

The Eugene Planning Commission Public Hearing was held November 18, 2003. This was followed by a city- coordinated mediation process consisting of numerous meetings attended by city staff, neighborhood representatives and university representatives. This process provided a unique opportunity for substantial public input in the city's review process. It resulted in numerous changes to the application. After two work sessions, the Eugene Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval to the City Council of the university's modified application.

The Eugene City Council held a public hearing on the issue on February 23, 2004 and approved the requested amendments on March 8, 2004. The city-required changes to the application have been incorporated into the university's East Campus Policy document. For a copy of the approved amendments or information about the city's application process, please contact the Univeristy Planning Office (see below).

The City of Eugene approved required zoning changes in July 2004 and lot line adjustments in Fall 2004. All zone changes and lot line adjustments coorespond with the approved land use policy amendments.

Policy Goal:

The policy's goal is to provide for the expansion of the institution, based on its needs, without diminishing the quality of the surrounding neighborhood. It describes the type and extent of future development in the East Campus Area. The policy addresses the following key elements: university mission, graceful edges, campus-like character, traffic, parking, maintenance, and communication. Refer to the top of the page for links to the policy document.

Policy Update Purpose:

The original 1982 East Campus policy was in place for twenty years before it was updated in 2004. During that time significant development occurred both in East Campus and on the main campus.

The university's future development needs could not be met without amending the 1982 development policies governing university lands. The limited amount of land remaining within the central academic core be reserved for future academic instructional functions. That leaves future student housing and support services without viable development sites. The East Campus policy update was necessary to accommodate future student housing and support services.

The university began purchasing East Campus lands over forty years ago for institutional expansion, and the established campus boundaries have not changed since that time. It has taken the university longer than expected to move forward with development plans, but the policy revisions ensure thoughtful and efficient use of lands within campus boundaries.

The East Campus project area roughly includes the lands between East 15th and East 19th Avenues and Agate and Villard Streets.

Public Input:

There were over twenty meetings and events to gather community input. On June 4, 2002, a neighborhood open house and workshop were held to discuss the project. East campus neighbors were invited to review maps and other information, ask questions, and offer suggestions. Following the event, a meeting summary was mailed to all guests who signed in at the open house or workshop.

Advisory groups met throughout stage one to review and comment on draft versions of the East Campus Policy.

A second community open house and workshop was held on December 5, 2003 to provide neighborhood residents with an opportunity to learn more about the university's draft East Campus Policy Update and to contribute their ideas. An open house was also held at the Erb Memorial Union December 4, 2002 to provide the campus community with an opportunity to comment on the draft plan. All participants received a copy of the draft plan and background materials. They were encouraged to submit additional written comments during the two weeks following the events. A follow-up comprehensive report included all verbal and written comments. The policy was revised to consider all of the ideas and suggestions.

The university also sent five direct mailings to neighbors within areas surounding East Campus to provide progress updates.

For More Information:

Please contact Christine Thompson or Chris Ramey at (541) 346-5562, or e-mail us at cthomps@uoregon.edu.

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