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Country's request is its small size. Jim Croteau, Planning, stated that that item probably will be heard on appeal, so discussion, at this time, should be e kept to a minimum. It was felt that this would stop strip development on the north side of West 11th. The south side is developed in smaller parcels and there is a desire to end strip development on the south side also, but it is not as easy to decide where. Mr. Lindberg stated that in regard to job creation as a public benefit, he appreciates the need for construction jobs. He asked if a market analysis has shown that this development will not, however, eliminate jobs in other areas because of the competition with other small businesses in other locations. Mr. Jacobson responded that staff does not have the answer to that question. There has been no market analysis done regarding creation of jobs since this was not a finding from the Planning Commission. Mr. Lindberg noted that this would then be a weak argument. Ms. Miller asked to what extent site review conditions could be used to address Monsanto's concerns regarding buffer zones, traffic, etc. Mr. Jacobson responded that the compatibility criteria is not currently attached to this rezoning request. Usually this criteria is reviewed as part of the process when the abutting properties are residential. This criteria could, however, be added to the site review requirements. The recommended criteria are located in the staff notes on page I-5. Ms. Schue noted agreement with Ms. Miller that it would be good to include the compatibility criteria with the other site review criteria. The relationship to existing businesses such as Monsanto should be examined. Impact should be reduced as much as possible. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, to amend the site review e requirements by adding criteria 5: "compatibility with the sur- roundings" to the site review procedures listed in the November 16, 1981, staff notes. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. CB 2402--An ordinance authorizing rezoning from M-1/SR Limited Industrial District with Site Review procedures (portion of Tax Lots 1111 and 1201) and M-2 Light Industrial District (portion of Tax Lots 1108, 1109, and 1200) to C-2/SR Community Commercial District with Site Review procedures for property located on the north side of West 11th Avenue, west of Seneca, as amended. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, that findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of November 16, 1981, 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. Mr. Haws stated that he feels the south and north sides of this property should be considered separately, since the north side does not abut residential property. This is more in line with what the council wants to do with West 11th. He urged the council to vote in favor of this proposal. He will vote in favor of it because of the land use planning issues. He feel s that perhaps some other areas further out West 11th should be down-zoned. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 14, 1981 Page 7