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<br /> Mr. Bennett asked if the change is intended to apply to already existing <br /> subdivisions. Mr. Miller responded that is the intention, and reiterated the <br /> e aim is to preserve the compatibility of neighborhoods. <br /> Ms. Schue asked if the proposal meant that no restrictions had to be followed <br /> other than those in the zoning ordinance. She said she was also unsure of what <br /> is meant by IIpredominantly.1I Mr. Miller said other restrictions would still <br /> app ly, and added the proposal is desi gned to protect a nei ghborhood by <br /> prohibiting an individual from constructing a house that was previously <br /> prevented by ordinance. He suggested the words "over 50 percentll could be <br /> added to clarify "predominantly.1I <br /> Ms. Schue said she still thinks the language is too vague. Mr. Miller said he <br /> does not object to changing the wording for clarification purposes. <br /> Ms. Bascom asked if the proposal is intended to be substituted for the fifth <br /> amendment. Mr. Miller said that it was. He said his aim is to have a broader <br /> amendment that would cover planned developments of'several houses. <br /> Mr. Gleason pointed out the council could adopt the amendment and alter the <br /> language at a later date. <br /> Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. <br /> Alan Zelenka, 1358 E. 23rd, said he represented the Solar Energy Association <br /> of Oregon, a proponent of solar energy. He said the association1s board has <br /> unanimously passed a resolution supporting the existing solar access <br /> ordinance. He added it is the collective opinion of the board that the solar <br /> access ordinance will not increase the cost of housing. <br /> e Gary W. Cook, 402 Lindley Lane, said he is pleased to see the council making <br /> an effort to work with solar access regulations. But he is disturbed that the <br /> council went through the same process one year ago and arrived at an ordinance <br /> that is already a compromise between solar energy advocates and building <br /> interests. He said he is opposed to the amendments because they would hurt <br /> his business, a local manufacturing firm that produces south-facing <br /> solariums. The amendments would prohibit him from expanding to a national <br /> market and result in a loss to the local economy of between $1 million and $14 <br /> million in potential manufacturing business. <br /> Kathy Ging, 4975 North Way, identified herself as a real estate agent in the <br /> Eugene a rea. She reminded the council of legislation pa s sed by the 1987 <br /> Legislature that gives tax breaks to homeowners incorporating solar and other <br /> renewable energy sources. Since the legislation will take effect at the same <br /> time as Eugene1s solar access ordinances, January, I, 1988, she said it is <br /> important the council demonstrate its support for so 1 a r energy by not <br /> approving the more restrictive amendments. She said the percentage of new <br /> homes using solar energy in the city of Ashland increased to 40 percent in two <br /> years after the Ashland City Council approved solar access regulations. <br /> Sue Jakabosky, 2018 Orchard St., said she is vice president of the Willamette <br /> Valley Solar Energy Association. She said not adopting the amendments would <br /> be a strong show of support for the large number of people who have already <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 16, 1987 Page 3 <br />