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options that would allow for the sale of the Annex with continuation of the senior center activities at the KaUfinan House. One of the options was to pursue a City Historic Landmark designation for both properties, and a subsequent establishment of a S-H Historic Special Area Zone for the Kaufman House, with uses and development standards appropriate for the site. This option was selected by Facilities staff as the best way to preserve the historic structures and gardens while'allowing for a range of uses that would be compatible within the surrounding neighborhood context, regardless of ownershiP. In this scenario, the conditional me permit binding the two properties will be revoked, the Annex will convert to a use consistent with the existing R-2 Medium Density Residential zoning, and the existing senior center may continue to operate at the Kaufman Home as an outfight permitted me. In .December 2003, both properties were designated as Historic Landmarks by the Eugene Historic Review Board. The Kaufman Senior Center is now officially known as the Gertrude and Ludwig Kaufman House, and the Kaufman Annex is now the Grant and Maude Beardsley Home, both named after their long time owners. In the case of the Kaufman House, both the historic structures and landscape are identified as significant historic-features meriting protection. The three land me actions under consideration by the Planning Commission are specific to the Kaufman Home. . . PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS & PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW ROLE: The Eugene Code (EC) requires that the establishment of a Special Area Zone and the concurrent code amendment and zone change applications be processed according to the Type V provisions designed for legislative actions. Given the sit'e-speCific nature of the proposed zone, the minimum requirements for quasi-jddicial action at ORS 197.763 must also be met. As such, the proposed actions will be processed in accordance with both the TyPe V Application Procedures designed for quasi-judicial actions beginning at EC 9.7500 and the Type IV procedures beginning at EC 9.7400. The Eugene City Council initiated the process for establishment of a S-HK zone and code amendment at their May 24t~ meeting, in aeeoxdance with Type V application procedures at the request of Facilities staff. Planning staff provided public hearing notice and has otherwise processed the proposed landuse actions consistent with Type IV and Type V requirements. To . date, Planning staff has responded to inquires in response to the public notice, but has not- received written comments. In accordance with applicable requirements, the Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a 'public hearing according to the quasi-judicial procedures of State law and those set out in EC 9.7065 to 9.7095. Within 30 days of the close of the public record, the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the applications based on applicable approval criteria. The Planning Commission is asked to deliberate and forward their recommendation immediately following the public hearing on October 26, 2004 to enable City Council consideration prior to their December break. The City Council public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 22nd, with final action to take place on December 6 , the last City Council meeting prior to the break. ' SUMMARY OF PROPOSED LAND USE ACTIONS: S-HK Historic Kaufman House Special Area Zone Establishment: The proposed Special Area Zone is tailored to the unique circumstances of the Kaufman House and surrounding neighborhood 2 2