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e zoned for light-medium industrial uses. Because it requires little preparation, it would be most attractive to developers; its ability to avoid wetlands impacts was its only notable deficiency. Mr. Hall noted that none of the sites were given a good rating for this criteria. (Sites 2 and 3 were dropped from analysis consideration.) e * Site 4, located north of Chad Street, is zoned mostly Low-Density Residential. Mr. Hall said that while Site 4 meets all the attributes of an attractive industrial property, it would be premature to redesignate it for Special Industrial use. He explained that several parcels located adjacent to Site 4 which are currently zoned for Special Industrial remain vacant; this suggests that there is an insufficient demand for this type of zoned land at this time. * Site 5, Enid-Awbrey, is zoned for Heavy and Special Heavy Industrial use. Mr. Hall determined that although this site would be suitable, it is awkwardly configured and is held under a number of different ownerships. He cautioned that because of its given ownership pattern, this site should be developed as a single industrial parcel. * Site 6 is located near Highway 99 behind Jerry's Building Supply. Mr. Hall recommended that this site be removed from further consideration because it is held in numerous ownerships, has existing residential structures on it, and would not lend itself well to either multiple industrial uses or use for a single firm. Mr. Boles observed that in light of the council's original intent to find replacement areas which were not impacted by wetlands, none of these sites seem to be acceptable. Mr. Rutan pointed out that while portions of these parcels may be impacted by wetlands, there is some buildable land on each parcel. Responding to a request for clarification, Pat Decker, Planning and Development Department, indicated that the City has conducted a thorough analysis of wetland impacts on the sites in the West Eugene area; the City remains less certain about the extent of wetland impacts on the Enid-Awbrey site. Mr. Chenkin noted that none of these sites were encumbered by wetlands under the old definition; every site is encumbered to some extent under the new disturbed wetlands definition. He said that these are the best sites the Planning Commission could identify and underscored the potential for on-site mitigation on the wetland-impacted lands. Ms. Schue noted that it has been suggested that Site 4 (north of Chad) be rezoned to Special Industrial. In light of the historical experience with zoning in this area, she said she is not comfortable considering a possible zone change. For these reasons, she suggested that only Sites 1 and 5 be considered. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Page 5 April 11, 1990