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. . Mr. Clarke Cox, 1085 Patterson, spoke in favor of the historic desiqnatlon. e CB 2016--Authorizinq Historic Landmark Desiqnation for the First Conqreqational Church, located at 492 East 13th Avenue was read by number and title only, there beinq no Councilor present requestinq that it be read in full. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findinqs sup- portina the Historic desiqnation as set forth in Historic Review Board staff notes and minutes of September 27, 1979, be adopted ~v 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 unanimously 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 qiven final passaqe. Roll call vote. All Councilors present votinq aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18527. B. Request for Historic Landmark Desianation for the Southern Pacific passenaer depot and outbuildinqs, located at the north end of Willamette Street (H 79-2) (Map distributed) Time: 5/5 min. Recommended approval by Historic Review Board September 27, 1979. Judy Rees, Housina and Community Conservation Department, said e that due to objections on the part of Southern Pacific officials reqardinq the site and the proposal, staff recommends historical desiqnation for the buildinqs, excludinq the qrounds. She sai d that historic desianation is recommended based on the Depot's relation to the broad cultural history of the area. It helped to ensure qrowth in 1871, as the owner of the railroad at that time had considered crossinq the river in Sprinafield and there would then have been no railroad service for Euaene. The buildinq is also representative of the character of the railroad style of architecture and has excellent craft and detail. It is also included in an official reqister of historic places in the state of Oreaon. Since the Southern Pacific Railroad officials had expressed opposition to inclusion of the arounds, it was recommended only the buildinqs be proposed for .historic desiqnation. The zoninq and sian reaulations will not be affected by the desiqnation. Ms. Rees noted a letter of support from the Whiteaker Community Council. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearina was opened. e 5'11 10/29/79--2