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e e e reflected in the record and would not affect his ability to make an impartial decision. Mr. Berg said that he has contacted Mr. Desler about this proposal and raised specific concerns about the potential "ghettoization" of the proposed devel- opment. He felt that the conversation would not affect his ability to make an impartial decision. Ms. Decker stated that she was contacted by Mr. Desler about his plans prior to proposal submittal. She also noted that she has spoken with Betty Reed, a residential property owner near the proposed site, and has had discussions with Christine Larson on this issue. Mr. Roberts indicated that he received copies of the proposed development plan and has also had conversations with the applicant's representative, Mr. Johnson. He said that he is prepared to make a decision based on the infor- mation in the record. Mr. Cornacchia said that he also received copies of the development plan. Mr. Morrisette indicated that he has had conversations with both Mr. Desler and Dean Trotter on the issue. He noted that he is on record urging support for the project at a Mayor's Housing Task Force meeting, but qualified that support for the project on the part of the task force would be consistent with its goals for housing. He said that he is prepared to make a decision based on the record. D. Staff Report Mr. Mott said that the ordinance under consideration would alter the Metro Plan Diagram and the zoning designation of property in Springfield. The applicant is Good Neighbor Care Centers, Inc. The site, commonly referred to as the Burkland site, lies between the Southern Pacific Railroad spur line on the west and abuts a residential development on the east. The western half of the site is designated heavy industrial, and the eastern side is designat- ed light-medium residential. If the request is approved, approximately 35 acres would be medium-density residential on the east, light-medium industri- al on the south west, and commercial on the Main Street frontage. Mr. Mott said that staff's primary concern on this issue has been related to its consistency with Statewide Planning Goal 9 and the attributes of the site as it relates to industrial development. He noted that the two studies com- missioned dispute the most appropriate use of the site. Staff recognizes that the site has a number of development constraints but believes that it has a high industrial value. Mr. Cornacchia asked whether the school district has provided further input about the development proposal and its impact on surrounding school facili- ties. In response, Mr. Mott said that the City received a letter from the Superintendent of Springfield School District on the issue, but said that the MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 6, 1991 Springfield City Council Lane County Board of Commissioners Page 3