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, Testifying against the zone change: . Peter Sorrenson, 38 East 19th Avenue, lives across the alley from the e property. He presented a petition, signed by over 85 percent of the neighbors, which asked the City to: 1) block the alley so only local traffic could use it as an unimproved access; 2) allow multiple-family residences in approved Garden Apartment areas only; and 3) prevent commercial or professional businesses from locating in the neighbor- hood. He said that currently one-half of the block is zoned for multiple-family residences, but is not being used that way. He noted the split (4:3) vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and said the neighbors would like to be involved in a refinement plan for the area before any zone changes are made. Elwyn Larson, Seven East 19th Avenue, said she understood that a two- story dwelling would be built on the lot, thus reducing privacy for the surrounding one-story homes. At present, there are student renters across the street who have several cars which adds further congestion to the alley, and who hold loud parties. Ludwig Pfiefer, 1955 Willamette Street, said the apartment would look into his back yard. The problems of cars and noise would be increased. Mr. Saul said he would respond to questions. Ms. Schue asked how many units would be built, and was told there could be a maximum of five. Mr. Anderson informed the Council of his intention to build a duplex on the property. It is not his intent to rent to a highly-transient e populace, such as the students referred to by the neighbors, but added he is not able to discriminate with regard to student renters. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Mr. Keller asked if the zone change would mean a change in the residen- tial nature of the area. Mr. Saul responded that an R-3 designation was residential, but of a higher density. CB 1985--Authorizing rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District for property located south of East 19th Avenue, east of Willamette Street. Mr. Delay expressed concern about piecemeal rezoning of the area. He felt approval of the request could set in motion other conversions without an overview for the area. In response to questions from Mr. Lieuallen, Mr. Saul said that there were no pending requests for zone changes in the area and that he did not know what the ownership patterns were. Ms. Miller thought the intrusion of a different density into the neighborhood appeared to be anomalous unless there is some further overall plan. Mr. Obie suggested that the General Plan almost requires that the property be rezoned. The Council should not e 9/10/79--2 1~2.