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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve council It minutes of September 24, 1980, and October 1, 1980. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. III. PUBLIC HEARING - A. Alley Vacation for Fifth Street Public Market partnership (AV 79-2) (map distributed) .',' Mr. Henry stated that this had been called for an earlier hearing but different easements were to now be retained that were not mentioned in the advertisements so the hearing was called again for today. Staff has worked closely with EWEB. The price for payment or the easements was agreed upon. He introduced Jim Croteau, Planning, to provide background information. . Mr. Croteau stated that this alley vacation is bounded by Pearl and High streets, and 5th and 6th avenues. It includes a 14-foot-wide alley running east-west, 160 feet in length, and a 14-foot-wide alley running north-south, also 160 feet in length. Retention of public utility easements was not mentioned in the ads previously. Concerns regarding bicycle an9 pedestrian access and vehicle turnaround noted in the public hearing have been considered. The developer will dedicate a 12-foot-wide strip to provide a turning radius. He stated that he could answer questions. Ms. Miller asked if part of this project resulted in paving or other improvements. Mr. Croteau stated that expansion of the Fifth Street Market will provide for e certain improvements. There will be a skybridge. The north-south alley will remain open for access. Ms. Miller asked if the other public rights-of-way will be paved. Mr. Croteau indicated that the applicant may be able to respond. Public hearing was opened. Norm Foqelstrom, Fifth Street Market, stated that the north-south alley would be paved In brlck with plantings with shop entries on the west side of the building. The remaining east-west alley is paved on the west end and a turning radius will be paved. He was unsure of the south portion of the north-south alley. There is some work to be done here and he feels that the City will pave the area and the businesses will be assessed. Ms. Miller asked if the east end of the east-west alley will stay as is and be open to traffic. ~1r. Fogel strom stated that it would be left open for smaller trucks with a nine-foot clearance under the bridge. They are trying to ease delivery routes in that area by having some other loading areas. This wil,l allow room for pedestrian use. Ramps wi 11 be put in for better ingress/eqress. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. - e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 15, 1980 Page 3 . - '-', -- - - . ..' '~'. ..~ ..-'....' . .'-"."-." '-,.. '- , -. --' "-.-- '. -