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permitted outright at high intensity in an R-2/R-3 and mixed use zoned area would be compatible as adaptive uses in historic structures on a constrained site such as the Kaufman House. She said in consideration of the existing site improvements, zoning and surrounding neighborhood, as well as Historic Alteration Review requirements applicable to this property, staff supported the uses in the proposed ordinances. She emphasized that any changes to the exterior of the Kaufman House or grounds would trigger Historic Alteration Review and possibly Adjustment Review, both of which were Type II land use applications that required public notice and opportunity for public review. She read into the record the applicable approval criteria from EC 9.3020 for the proposed stablishment of S Special Area Zone; from EC 9.8865 for the proposed zone change; and from approval criteria from: EC 9.8065 for the proposed code amendment. Mr. Lawless explained the role and function of the commission and the format for the public hearing, which was a quasi-judicial proceeding. He called for testimony from the applicant and proponents. Mr. Lawless explained the process for testifying at the public hearing. Mr. Lawless asked Planning Commissioners to report any site visits. Mr. Belcher, Ms. McMillan, and Ms. Colbath reported that they had been inside the building for various events. Mr. Duncan said he drove by the building daily. Mr. Lawless said he had visited the building in the past, and drove by the building regularly. Terri Harding, Satre Associates, 132 East Broadway, Suite 536, Eugene, spoke on behalf of applicant, the City of Eugene, Central Services Department, Facility Management Division. She noted that city staff, Glen Svendsen and Emmy Jenson, were present. Ms. Harding referred to a site plan displayed in the Council Chamber. She noted this was the first Historic Special Area Zone under Land Use Code Update (LUCU). Ms. Harding referred to the Satre Associates report, located on page 18 of the Agenda Item Summary. She said the Kaufman Senior Center had been a part of the community in the Westside neighborhood since the early 1970's, when Trude Kaufman, a local business woman, donated the property and an MINUTES - Eugene Planning Commission October 26, 2004 Page 4 Public Hearing