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e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findings suppor- ting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission's staff notes and minutes of May 1, 1979, be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unani- mously, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18416. B. Public Benefit Definition for Multi le-Unit Pro erty Tax Exem tion ram Memo, resolution, and Standards and Guidelines distributed e Mr. Kupper said that this is a matter that the Council approved in concept a month ago. He said that, in composition, the Project Advisory Committee shall be comprised of five members--two from JHC, two from Westside, Whiteaker, or West University Neighborhood, and one from CDC. A preapplication procedure has been formed in order to discuss public benefits prior to the development of a project. Application fee will be increased to $350; developer will share cost of architect's fees with City. Followingpreapplication meeting, developer will file application for the actual abatement, review, and recommendation of the Project Advisory Committee to JHC, and then to Council. In answer to Mr. Delay's question as to including the Renewal Area in the Exemption Program, Mr. Kupper said that there are two considerations, one being that there is no Renewal Agency-owned land for residential use, and that the tax increment for the Renewal Agency is an important factor, and property tax abatement on Renewal Agency land would run counter to the notion of trying to develop the maximum tax increment. The entire Renewal Agency area is exempt and recommendation will be made to include Renewal Agency area in the abatement program. Public hearing was opened. Philip Gall, Architect, president of Southwestern Oregon American Institute of Architects, noted that his executive committee supports the bill, with a concern for quality housing and public benefit. Steve Wood, 971 West 10th, member of JHC, referred to housing quality issue. Brad Perkins, 1691 Mill Street, feels that the guidelines suggest a good way to work out problems between the developer, the community, and the City officials. He asked if there is a formal approval on - 6/11/79--3 323