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HEALTHY NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT - A community that conserves and enhances the natural environment and provides an attractive and healthy place to live COUNCIL OPTIONS 1. Approve the draft ordinance as proposed in Attachment A. That would amend Eugene Code 9.5750 to (1) extend setbacks for new cell towers to 1000 feet from the nearest school and 800 feet from the nearest residence and from all residential zones; (2) codify the requirement for independent consultant review and verification, to be paid for by the applicant; and (3) codify zero tolerance for interference with public safety communications. 2. Adopt only the requirement that an applicant pay for an independent consultant review and verification, as recommended by the Planning Commission. 3. Approve the Planning Commission recommendation to add, with full funding, a high priority work program item to the Planning Division work program to thoroughly review Section 9.5750 of the Eugene Code regarding cell tower siting provisions and criteria. The review would include, but not be limited to, aesthetics, effect on property values, appropriate setbacks, upcoming technology, stealth design, co-location on school property and clear and certain language in the code. 4. Not amend the Eugene City Code 9.5750 and not initiate a review process at this time. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the council adopt the amendment described in Option 2 above, to codify the requirement for independent consultant review and verification. The City Manager also recommends that discussion regarding funding and prioritizing the work program described in option 3 occur during subsequent discussions regarding the entire Planning Division work program in light of Measure 37. SUGGESTED MOTIONS 1. Move to adopt Version B of the proposed ordinance, which would adopt the Planning Commission recommendation as outlined in #2 under Council Options. 2. Move to direct the City Manager to return to the council with a proposal for a comprehensive review of EC 9.5750, as described in Option #3 above, including a source of funding and a proposed priority for the review, in conjunction with the next City Council work session concerning the Planning Division work program. ATTACHMENTS A. Ordinance to amend EC 9.5750(7), (9) and (11). (Version A) B. Ordinance to amend EC 9.5750(11) only. (Version B) FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Susan Muir or Jerry Lidz Telephone: 682-5208 or 682-5080 Staff E-Mail: susan. 1. muir~ci, eugene, or.us or jerome, s.lidz~harrang, com L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M041208\S041208A. wpd