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HEALTHY NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT - A community that conserves and <br /> enhances the natural environment and provides an attractive and healthy place to live <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br />This is a public hearing. No action is required. The council has a deliberation time set for December 6, <br />2004. Options to consider during deliberation include: <br /> <br /> 1. Approve the draft ordinance as proposed in the attached ordinance that would amend the City <br /> Code 9.5750 to (1) extend setbacks for new cell towers to 1000 feet from the nearest school and <br /> 800 feet from the nearest residence; (2) codify the requirement for independent consultant review <br /> and verification; and (3) codify zero tolerance for interference with public safety <br /> communications. <br /> 2. Approve the Planning Commission recommendation to codify the requirement for independent <br /> consultant review and verification. <br /> 3. Approve the Planning Commission recommendation to add, with full funding, a high priority <br /> work program item to the Planning Division work program to thoroughly review Section 9.5750 <br /> of the Eugene Code regarding cell tower siting provisions and criteria which included, but were <br /> not limited to, aesthetics, effect on property values, appropriate setbacks, upcoming technology, <br /> stealth design, co-location on school property and clear and certain language in the code. <br /> 4. Not amend the Eugene City Code 9.5750 at this time. <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION <br />The City Manager recommends the council conduct the public hearing and continue with deliberation on <br />December 6 and, under option 2 above, approve the Planning Commission recommendation to codify <br />the requirement for independent consultant review and verification. The City Manager also <br />recommends that discussion regarding funding and prioritizing this work program item occur during <br />subsequent discussions regarding the entire Planning Division work program in light of Measure 37. <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />No motion is needed; this is a public hearing only. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Draft ordinance to amend EC 9.5750 <br />B. Planning Commission record, including staff reports and all written testimony received <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br />Staff Contact: Susan Muir or Jerry Lidz <br />Telephone: 682-5208 or 682-5080 <br />Staff E-Mail: susan. 1. muir~ci, eugene, or. us or jerome, s. lidz~harrang, com <br /> <br /> L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M041122\S0411223.doc <br /> <br /> <br />