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otherwise require paving and other improvements that would diminish the historic character of the site and would harm the existing 54" diameter fir tree located in the existing gravel parking area. This exemption is only allowed for specialty retail, and specialty food and beverage land uses. As noted in the ordinance, specialty food and beverage use of the property is limited to a maximum of only 850 square feet. The development of other land uses would require an adjustment review application if an exemption to the parking lot standards was requested by the property owner. The list of permitted land uses established in the S-HJM ordinance was derived from the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial zoning, but the S-HJM zoning would not allow the full range of C-1 zoning land uses on the property. Additional information, including the historic background of the property, is attached in exhibits to the ordinance and in the Planning Commission packet prepared for the November 16, 2004 public hearing. RELATED CITY POLICIES The proposed land use actions are supported by the following Council Goal: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEFELOPMENT A community that retains a high quafity of life anda healthy economy, effectively fink; landuse and transportation planning, and succes,fully manages growth and change in the urban environment. The proposed land use actions further the policy direction in the Historic Preservation Element of the Metro Plan with the goal of preserving significant reminders of the City's origins as links between past, present, and future generations. The land use actions would also be consistent with land use policies of the River Road - Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan. Exhibit C of the attached ordinance includes related plan policies, Eugene Code criteria, and findings explaining how the proposed land use actions are consistent with City policies and criteria. COUNCIL OPTIONS No action is requested of the council as this is a public hearing only. Action by the council is scheduled for January 24, 2005. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Given the site-specific nature of the proposed zoning, the minimum requirements for quasi-judicial action must be followed for the public hearing. The City Council is scheduled to take final action on the ordinance and zone change at its January 24, 2005, meeting. The final action to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed land use actions, will be based on applicable approval criteria. The applicable approval criteria and findings are contained in Exhibit C of the ordinance and are generally discussed in the Agenda Item Summary of the Planning Commission's November 16, 2004, public hearing packet. SUGGESTED MOTION No action is requested of the council. Action by the council is scheduled for January 24, 2005. L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050110\S0501104.doc