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e L. Recommendations of Downtown Development District Review Group Mr. Holmer explained that the Downtown Development District Review Group has made some recommendations on parking that are now being considered by the Downtown Commission. He noted that the group had considered a joint public hearing between the City Council and the Downtown Commission to consider the proposal so that only one hearing is necessary. Downtown commissioners had suggested that, if the City Council is willing, it be a joint hearing of the Downtown Commission and the Downtown Development Review Group. He asked councilors for their comments on this suggestion. Mr. Rutan said he preferred to consolidate the hearings. with Mr. Rutan, but said she felt that the full council issue. Mr. Miller suggested that it be considered at a hearing. Mr. Holmer noted that the Planning Commission well, with Mr. Miller presiding. Ms. Schue agreed needs to hear this full council public should be there as M. Proposed Design Guidelines for Downtown e Mr. Holmer expressed his concern with design guidelines that were considered by the Downtown Commission at its February 28 meeting, noting that these guidelines are intended to provide a design framework to assist potential developers of publicly owned sites in developing projects which will enhance the quality of Eugene's downtown. He questioned the intended meaning of several guidelines and was particularly concerned with passages referring to shadow patterns, window and glare impacts, and minimizing removal of healthy, mature landscaping. He said he was uncomfortable with the regulatory capa- bility implied by these guidelines which have been developed by staff without the council's involvement. Councilors discussed the issue. Ms. Ehrman suggested that a councilor sit on the Downtown Commission. Mr. Boles asked that the council consider this at a work session addressing council goals. N. Public Comment Regarding Skateboard Ordinance Mr. Holmer said he had received a phone call from a person who felt that the skateboarding ordinance had not gone far enough in addressing the community.s demand. O. Proposed Installation of Lift at Shelton-McMurphey House Ms. Ehrman pointed out that Lane County commissioners today approved $26,000 to be spent on improvements to the Shelton-McMurphey House. She noted that council had promised to pay for installment of a lift costing about $15,000, conditional upon the County's contribution of funds. Based upon this action by the County, Ms. Bascom asked that the City proceed with its plans to install a lift, which should allow the house to open for business. Respond- ing to Mr. Holmer's question, Ms. Ehrman said that installation of a lift would bring the house into full compliance with City Code. Mr. Gleason noted that some persons with disabilities who have expressed a preference for a e MINUTES--Eugene City Council March 1, 1989 Page 3