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<br />Ann Kitzhaber, 1892 West 34th Avenue, representing the Central Lane County League <br />of Women Voters, stated the League's position that annexation at this time would <br />be premature. She noted possible new demands on sewer and other services beyond . <br />this property and impact on a ridgeline park, and urged rejection of the request <br />at tnis time, Charles Dalls, Route 4, Box 308, representing the Spencer Butte <br />Improvement ,Association, supported the position of the Crest Drive citizens and <br />recommended d~nial or defe~men!unt~l completion of the South Hills studies. <br />At ,the request of Bob Suess, there was a show of hands of those opposing the <br />annexation living inside and outside the City, the majority indicating they live <br />within the City limits. <br />Rehearing was closed. <br />Councilman Williams asked if it was so that the latest yersion of the proposed <br />Ridgeline Park would not involve the subject property, and whether the property <br />does lie three-fourths mile within the urban service boundary. He also questioned <br />the matter of moratorium on annexation in the South Hills area. Planning Director <br />said there could be no determination of whether a proposed park would involve this <br />property until the studies in progress are completed. Ne~ther will the urban <br />service boundary be determined in that area because there are several ridges, and I <br />studies will provide a basis for a decision in that regard. He added measuring from <br />some points this property could well be thr~fourths mile within the boundary. With <br />regard to moratorium on annexations, Planning Director said the Planning Commission . <br />recommended a moratorium at~th~;jro~ ~o~th Hills studies were authorized, however, <br />that was deleted with the Council's decid;tng'each 'annexation request would be considered <br />individually diring -hhe study period. . <br />Councilman Hershner inquired about the power situation for the property. Planning <br />Director answered that EWEB had indicated no concern with regard to power. It is 1 <br />within their service area, and water is available. I <br />Councilman Wood ashed Mr. Llywelyn why he how is in favor 'of the~property's being <br />annexed when he stated opposition at the Planning Commission hearing'. Mr. Llywelyn <br />said availability of sewers was the main reason. He felt too that annexation would <br />increase the value of the property and that it would follow that the intersection <br />at Crest and Blanton would be i~proved. <br />Mr. Wood inquired about the location of a proposed park in the- area in relation to <br />the property requested to be annexed, and about sewer service from the Crest ~ive <br />School line. Planning Director responded that detailed studies were not completed <br />with regard to location of a ridgeline park. Public Works Director explained that <br />the":sewer system was designed to include the subject area; whether it could be <br />extended beyond that is a question of economics. Property owners to the south <br />desiring sewer connection to the system would have2to acquire necessary easements . <br />through this property. <br />Councilman Hershner asked what type of development would be possible on the property. <br />Planning Director answered that at this time it would be restricted to rural use <br />because it is doubtful the County would issue building permits for any average <br />subdivision. It is his understanding that much of the area is not suitable for <br />septic tanks and probably restricted to 5-acre parcels. <br />Councilman McDonald inquired about the contract with the University of Oregon on the <br />South Hills study. He stated he does not approve of annexing small parcels~ and'that: <br />~it.:-w.Q..uld ,l)e,better to take the entire area covered by the studies into consideration. <br />Councilwoman Campbell felt annexation in the area before studies are completed <br />would jeopardize proper development. She asked Jim Saul, planner, to review the <br />contract with the University with regard to the South Hills study. Mr. Saul said <br />the contract is with the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, with arrangements <br />for consultation with other departments to give an inventory analysis of'existing <br />natural conditions, identify unique areas, provide some criteria to determine <br />relationship of the South Hills area to the entire City from a visual and physical <br />viewpoint. He said the the basic work is completed and arrangements are'being macle <br />for its presentation to various civic groups in the community. . <br />Councilman Murray said the Joint Parks Committee has. researched questi0ns-:with regard <br />to a ridgeline park and no decisions have yet been made on its location. He felt this <br />proposed annexation would be a potential threat to decisions yet to be made on develop- <br />ment in the South Hills. <br /> ...I@> 7/9/73 - 2 <br />I <br />