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Mr. Nystrom said such a use would raise serious questions about how parking could be accommodated, which was the protective net. He added that each proposal would be evaluated individually. Ms. Adams added that the use list did not include uses that would not be feasible'under any circum- stance, adding that the intent was to allow a range of uses that could operate at a very low intensity. She said uses that required 18 parking spaces on the site would be regarded as too intensive. Mr. Duncan said that part of the goal was to maintain the Kaufman building into perpetuity, and that by limiting uses to the extent that a non-profit could not operate there, the building could be vacant for an extended period of time, which he did not think, was the intent of the Planning Commission. He added that he wanted to see the building used for decades. Ms. Adams indicated that the impetus for the historic designation was to allow EECA to continue to operate at the site. Mr. Duncan expressed concern for the city's track record for dealing with surplus property, and the requirement of market rate rent would have on non-profit groups such as the EECA. Mr. Nystrom said the question was a challenging one, seeking a viable use that was able to pay the required rent, coupled with the concern that the use fit into the neighborhood. He said he believed this was a good match and that there were sufficient protective measures in place to address neighborhood issues while at the same time did not undercut the ability of other uses in the future. Mr. Belcher asked for clarification on prohibition of certain types of research, particularly if the site was sold and was no longer public land. Ms. Adams noted that the code permitted scientific and research uses were allowed in both public land and commercial zones. Mr. Nystrom added that the more stringent requirement would be included in the ordinance that would prohibit use of toxic and noxious materials regardless of whether the land was in public or private ownership. MINUTES -Eugene Planning Commission October 26, 2004 Page 12 Public Hearing