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< Mr. Saul said the issue involved whether or not this particular property is a logical extension to the City boundaries of Eugene. - He said the area is part of an island which is totally surrounded by and contiguous to the city limits. He reviewed the surrounding land ownership and zoning. The findings for annexation cover the applicable City criteria and include standards under the LCDC admin- istrative rule. The Planning Commission also considered rezoning of the property. He said while the applicant is Lane County, with the ultimate intent to sell, the specific application for subsidized housing would have to go through separate application and hearings under conditional use permit. Thus, the specific design of the project is not before Council at this time. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Those speaking in favor were as follows: Evelyn Moore, 991 Sherwood Place, represented the Steering Committee of the Cal Young Neighborhood Group. The group had no objections to the annexation/rezoning, but strongly urged the City to develop the whole area at one time. They did have strong objections to - the proposed development on this site, noting there were only about 50,000 square feet as the property north of Abbey Lane is considered a 11 that is appropri ate for the development. She said the group could not support the proposed project development because there had been no feasibility study for the area. Emily Schue, 160 East 37th, repr esented the Joi nt Hous i ng Committee. She noted the project had been in the planning stages for over two years, since 1976. The project had taken that long because it was difficult to find suitable land. Lane County is willing to sell this property at a reasonable price, which will keep the development costs down. The JHC has looked at the property, and she said all groups involved feel it is a workable and practical site. She noted the involvement of several agencies: HUD for rent subsidies; the State for mortgage loan; Lane County, for sale of the property; and the City, with equity portion of fundi ng. Peggy Steveson, 1011 Lorane Hi gllWay, act i ng Di rector of Lane County Housing Authority, spoke on behJlf of the applicant. She noted the sale of the property by Lane County was contingent upon approval of the site and financing by HUll and the State Housing Authority. The final proposal must be submHted to the State by January or funds would be lost. e 12/11/7.3--2 1~1 ...... ~