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. C. Rezoning area east of Polk arid north of Rc.:".lroad Boulevard from R-2 and C-2 SR'to M-2 (Frank Munn) Planning Commission on April 3, 1973 recommended'denial. Public hearing "was scheduled for April 30 but postponed to this time at request of petitioner. Petitioner is re- questing M-2 zoning on two lots north and adjoining present M-2 property being used for used cars. Council members have seen the area. Jim Saul, planner, said the Com- mission was concerned about expanding M-2 use for a'proposed'car lot. next to existing residential development. The property was recently leased to a towing service which has since relocated, its not being permitted in C-2 zone. Commission felt the exist- ing C-2 zone was adequate to accommodate the'storage of used cars. Public hearing was opened. Jack Mattison, 825 Park Street, attorney representing property owner Frank Munn, dis- played map of the area and expressed the petitioner's concern with SR conditions at- tached to the C-2 zone. He explained the limited area" and shape of the present M-2 property did not allow its proper use, therefore the abutting properties were ac- quired to provide room for expansion and to get away from problems of the existing operation on the smaller property. Mr.. Mattison felt proposed construction of the Roosevelt Freeway nearby would make residential development of adjacent properties undesirable. He asked that the request be referred to a joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission if it is decided to deny the M-2 zonIng. - Jessie Waldstein, 1270 East 22nd Avenue, urged denial of the M-2 zone. She also noted the Commission's recommendation that the C-2 lot revert to residential zoning. She objected to expansion of industrial uses in the neighborhood of recent residential development. Frank Munn, 2463 Lincoln Street, described the antique car operation in existence on the property and said he proposed construction of museum on a portion of it. Manager read a letter from R. W. Paris, 1325 Railroad Boulevard, supporting the re- zoning request. Public hearing was closed. Councilman Hershner asked if it would be possible to change the R-2 zone to C-2 SR. Manager replied that if such a proposal is desired it would be appropriate to deny the M-2 and suggest the petitioner file another application for C-2 on the lot now zoned R-2. He didn't feel it appropriate to make that change without Planning Com- mission consideration. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to deny the requested M-2 rezoning. ) Councilman Murray noted recent discussion with regard to fringe areas and that it is crucial to keep residential areas in the center of the City, so when there is op- portunity to enhance that possibility it should be done. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimouSly. D. Bid Opening, Public Works - May 8, 1973 Contract Cost Project and Name of Bidder Storm and Sanitary Sewer in area between 4th and 8th Avenues from Lincoln Street to Mill Street (2) Wildish Construction Company Shur-Way Contractors Cost to Abutting Property Cost to City Engineer Estimate $192,148.00 193,962.25 ERA Share $16,126 15,994 $32,120 Sanitary Storm i $ 68,852; , 91,176 $160,028 <- $219 ,300 /"- , Completion Date: January 1, 1974 -I Public Works Director reviewed the bids, cost to be shared by the City and the Renewal Agency. He said this is the last major project in the City's program to separate storm and sanitary sewers. Award of contract to the low bidder was recommended, subject to approval of the Renewal Agency. .\ \;, Mrs. Beal moved tion Company as Rollcall vote. seconded by Mr. Williams to award contract to Wildish Construc- recommended, subject to Eugene Renewal Agency concurrence. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. Councilwoman Campbell questioned procedure in awarding contracts on improvement pro- jects. Manager explained that the Council decision is final, but normally it is four to five days before a contract is actually signed. If Council wants a different de- .' ' , l~! 5/14/73 - 3