Climate-Friendly Areas Evaluation Report

Medford Climate Friendly Area Study – Evalua Ɵon of Candidate Loca Ɵons Revised December 2023 25 Presence of identi fied hazard areas, and degree to wh ich hazard development requirements could restrict CFA zoning? There are two irrigation canals within the study area. To the extent that any special flood hazard area requirements are applicable, sta ff would review and evaluate such regulations for development near the canals. If contiguous, but outside city limits and within Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), can the area comply with OAR 60-012-03109(e)(A)-(E)? Not applicable, the Southeast area is within the city limits of Medford. Preliminary infrastructure evaluation – Water, sewer, or stormwater impediments to CFA level of development that would be challeng ing to address beyond the scope of capital improvement plans or improvements required with development? The sewer infrastructure is planned to serve the existing Comprehe nsive Plan designations currently identi fied. If changes are made to increase densities or mo dify Comprehensive Plan designations then another evaluation may be needed. Storm drain improvements may be needed in N. Phoenix (north-south). New mains and connections to serve future development in this study area will be needed. Municipal drinking water infras tructure exists or is planned to be constructed in the near future. The Water Commission is designing a new pump station near Lone Oak Drive, enabling further development in this area. Is there potential for the displacement of memb ers of underserved groups that could result from CFA designation? No, most of the land is undeveloped. If yes, to question above, what are some of the potential mitigation strategies to avoid displacement that would be feasible to implement? Not applicable. Are the current land use requirements in this study area close to the land use requirements necessary to comply with OAR 660-012-0320? A closer look at the SE Plan regulations is needed. Parking regulations, height allowances , and residential densit y would need to be evaluated. What is the preliminary estimate of the number of residential units that could be accommodated in this area? Vacant and Redevelopable Land Development Capacity An estimate of redevelopable and vacant land within Candidate C indicates that 111.12 acres is available . Assuming the development of two floors of residential it is estimated that 10,667.5 dwelling units could be accommo dated on 111.12 acres. Assuming the development of three floors of residential it is estimated that 16,001.28 residential units can be accommodated on 111.12 acres. Total Estimated Capacity Calculating the existing developed land, redevelop able land, and vacant land together, yields the following potential residential units: Units per acre (2 floors) Candidate C Acreage Potential Residential Unit Total