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Second Reading of Ordinance No. 15-1013, An Ordinance Adopting the Meyers Road Extension Corridor Plan, An Amendment to the Oregon City Transportation System Plan and Comprehensive Plan (Planning File: L 15-04)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 15-1013.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Oregon City Public Works Department, has requested legislative review of the Meyers Road Extension Corridor Plan. The consultant, David Evans Associates, has completed the final draft of the plan for Planning Commission and City Commission review.
The Meyers Road Extension Corridor Plan establishes a concept for connecting Meyers Road from Highway 213 to High School Avenue. The plan includes a preferred alignment for the street, a proposed section and design, and includes new connections and recommended intersection changes. This legislative item is an amendment to the Transportation System Plan and Comprehensive Plan. Staff has reviewed it and found it to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and the Statewide Planning Goals.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this item on August 24th, 2015 with additional recommendations including the following:
1. Impact to wetlands and trees be minimized, and
2. Additional striping or markings in the bicycle lane buffer be considered.