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e delete a section from the interim code exempting public signs from the requirement to obtain a permit. Responding to Mr. Holmer's inquiry about a delay in the council's review of the sign code, Allen Lowe, Planning, Development, and B~ilding Department staff, said the item would come to the council in mid-spring 1989. Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. CB 4112--An ordinance concerning miscellaneous signs; amending Section 8.670 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4112 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19589). e, IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING SOLAR SETBACK STANDARDS--INFILL WAIVER City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jim Croteau, Planning, Development, and Building Department staff reported that on September 12, 1988, the council considered a revision to the solar access standards that would allow a setback waiver in certain infill situations. Subsequent to the public hearing, Councilor Miller proposed an amendment that would broaden the waiver to apply to a larger number of lots. In an October work session, the council looked at that proposal and heard an analysis that it would affect approximately 600 lots throughout the city. Mr. Croteau said the infill waiver would apply to any vacant lots that are situated between two developed lots that were developed on January 1, 1987. Letters of testimony have been received from EWEB and the Homebuilders Association. Both letters request postponement of consideration of the infill waiver until the council undertakes a more comprehensive review of the effects of the solar access regulations. Planning staff is currently contracting to survey homes that have been built under the solar access regulations and to look at the success of the metro project in the Portland area. That report will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in March or April 1989. Staff would support approval of the proposed e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 12, 1988 Page 3