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Mr. Belcher asked if the city, as the current owner of the property, could pay for the cost of the conditional use application. Ms. Jenson replied that there is no funding designated to subsidize such fees. Mr. Belcher asked if an Adjustment Review occurred reducing the parking requirement, and the property was subsequently sold to a private entity, if the Adjustment Review would transfer to the new owner. Mr. Nystrom replied that the ownership issue was not a critical factor in the future. He said as long as future owners adhered to conditions established previously, the owners would be entitled to the benefits. Mr. Lawless closed the public hearing and the public record. Mr. Belcher said the record would be reopened when the issue went to the City Council. Mr. Lawless asked for comments and discussion from the Planning Commission. Mr. Belcher said he did not have a position, but felt the concern for the Planning Commission was whether or not the use should be conditional. Mr. Duncan said he believed adequate restrictions are in place for permitted uses that would preclude changes that may not be compatible with the neighborhood. He said he was not too concerned about professional office use. Mr. Duncan expressed concern with scientific and research center use, adding that he could live with the use with the rider proposed by staff. He added that he leaned away from conditional use permits due to cost and time. Ms. McMillan said that the building was currently being used as administrative and general offices, adding that there was not a lot of room in the building to put many offices. She expressed hope that the building would continue as a senior center, adding that she liked the idea that a small space could be sublet to help EECA pay the rent. MINUTES - Eugene Planning Commission October 26, 2004 Page 13 Public Hearing