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Joanne Rodin, 33506 Bloomberg, wondered if Troutman Investments was the e same as the Emporium. She said no information had been given about why Troutman Investments needs to take residential property for expansion. She felt everyone1s needs could be met if the process could be slowed down so that options could be considered. Consistency is needed in land use plans so that land owners can rely on them. The Emporium received C-2 zoning in 1974 by indicating offices, not warehouse space, would be built. Th at zoni ng was not correct, she said, because warehouse space was built and warehousing should be zoned Light Industrial. Changing the designation to Rural Industrial woul d not sol ve the probl em bec ause the rural industrial designation is appropriate for egg farms, quarries, or industries that are hazardous. Discussing available services, Ms. Rodin said services outside the urban growth boundary are not adequate for the intensity of the proposed development. She gave details about the Emporium septic system and said the growth of the Emporium had produced a significant off-site impact. Many of the residents living below the Emporium have had to replace their septic systems or their we 11 s. Ms. Rodin said the police service in the neighborhood is not adequate for an industrial development. If the warehouse expands into the residential area and a fire occurs, she does not think the rural fire department will be adequate. Three years ago there was a fire on the Emporium property. The fire fighters went through a neighbor1s back yard. Ms. Rodin advocated following standard land use goals which indicate property should be used to its full potential. She said the existing commercial property could accommodate the expansion. It has a private sewer line. She discussed two other options. Urban services could be brought to the Emporium - property by expansion of the urban growth boundary or the corporate head- quarters could be moved, perhaps to the Bancroft default property in Spring- fi e 1 d. She said approval of the proposed amendments would set a precedent. Jim Hale, 4064 Meredith Court, is chair of MAPAC. He thought MAPAC had not recommended approval of the amendments because a majority of the members felt the inadequate findings would cause serious problems. Concerns expressed in the MAPAC motion which passed were the the lack of findings related to the statewide planning goals, the lack of findings addreSSing the criteria for a Rural Industrial District, and the lack of assurance to the neighbors that the site review suffix would be attached to the zoning.. MAPAC members also felt legislative action, such as approval of the amendments, should apply to more than one property. There being no further testimony, Councilor Wooten closed the public hearing. Jim Farah of the Planning staff said there is a need for detailed findings for the proposed amendments that each jurisdiction can adopt. The Pl anning staff is consulting the LCDC staff about how to address the administrative rule cited by Ms. Brown. Concerning expansion of the urban growth boundary, Mr. Farah said the Emporium is within the Lane Community College Drainage Basin and the expansion issue involves the whole basin. It was discussed during adoption of the Metro General Plan. The urban growth boundary is almost a mile to the north of the Emporium on that side of the Willamette River and across the river on the other side. It would be difficult to e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 8, 1984 Page 5