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e - e Mr. Hansen suggested the University should decide what is "University- related. II He noted some of the property is not owned by the University. He said too much emphasis on a University relationship might be detrimental. He is sure the development will not be a retail one. Mr. Holmer noted that a developer could construct a big, cheap building for University-related activities, and then develop other uses. Ms. Wooten agreed with Mr. Holmer's concern. Ms. Anderson said the Planning Commissioners want the first phase to have enough University-related activities to make the development meet the objectives of the study because of the cost of public improvements. The commissioners do not want the commercial and residential development to be first. Mayor Obie was concerned about the restrictions the commission was con- sidering. He said some industries might not be University related when they locate in the park, but they might develop University relationships later. Ms. Wooten discussed the use percentages in the Riverfront Park Study for the whole development. She said the committee that developed the study dealt with the uses that would be permitted. She noted the concerns of the Planning Commission might be covered in the lease the University gives the master developer. Mr. Holmer wondered about the City's role in the development. Responding, Ms. Wooten said the master developer candidates seem to want to work with the City and seem to be familiar with public planning. They also want market flexibility. The study indicates City concerns without dictating the sequence of development. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Farah said the proposed SD, Special Development District, has a height restriction of 60 feet. There are no density standards. He expects the residential development to be expensive housing. Ms. Wooten said the space for incubator industries might include living space. Continuing the discussion, Mr. Farah said testimony related to the environment concerned the required setback from the river and the disposal of toxic wastes. He said the Planning Commission is considering several setback arrangements. The commission knows that Councilors Wooten and Holmer are working on a city-wide ordinance concerning toxic wastes. Ms. Wooten said an ordinance concerning toxic wastes will be ready for council consideration in September. It will be before development in the Riverfront Park begins. Responding to questions, Mr. Farah said the Parks Department Riverfront Study indicated that the bike path should be moved closer to the river. That study advocated a rural riverfront. The Riverfront Park Study provides for both a rural and urban riverfront. MINUTES-Eugene City Council June 10, 1985 Page 3