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521-'" e 3/9/64 --_._--,--_..,--.-.-,.__..._~.-.._,---------_...----------~._-_._--_._~ -~--'._----------_._~-.-------_.- -_.- ._.- I 1 2. 00 1'"-i ~ ~ "".A ....... cc Planning Commission Report - February 17. 1964 a. Variance to allow two apartments over 4-car garage. 2566 Chambers, Koffler - Mr. Koffler had submitted a request for a variance to permit the erection of two apartment units 'above a currenctly existing 4-car garage in an RA Outer Residential District at 2566 Chambers Street. At its meeting on January 7, 1964, the Planning Commission had recommended denial, which recommendation had been overruled by the Council and thus referred to a joint meeting of the two bodies. The Planning Commission now reaffirms its recommendation to deny the request. e Mr. Jim Pearson, representing Mr. Koffler, was present and out- lined the proposal as to the building and gave a general descrip- tion of the area and answered questions from the Council members. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Swanson to deny the request for the variance. Motion carried, Mr. Deverell voting no. I Dr. Purdy left the Committee meeting at this point. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Item 2a of the Committee report denying the requested variance. Motion carried, Mrs. Lauris and Messrs. Chatt and Deverell voting no. Mr. Jim Pearson, attorney for Mr. Koffler, spoke before the Council and asked the Council' to reconsider their previous decision arid allow 'the variance. 2 3. Subdivision Street Lights - The City Manager explained that from in- formation received from the Eugene Water & Electric Board regarding the installation of underground wiring and the erection of street light poles in new subdivisions the monthly charge for this purpose would result in a charge of $3.70 per month, or approximat'ely $1.00 more than the current charge. Discussion ~mong the Council members as to the responsibility for the additional charge resulted in a motion by Mr. Christensen seconded by Mr. Swanson that the City con- tinue to install street lights on their current policy. Motion car- ried, Messrs. Swanson, Christensen, and Mayor Cone voting yes; Messrs. Hawk and Deverell voting no. I Mr. Christensen moved seconded by Mr. Hawk that 'the current policy be maintained with regard to street light installation in new subdivisions. Motion defeated, Mrs. Lauris and Messrs. Chatt, Crakes, and Purdy and Mayor Cone voting no; Messrs. Swanson, Christensen, Deverell and Hawk voting yes. .. After further discussion by the Council, Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that the staff renegotiate with Eugene Water & Electric Board in an attempt to adjust the $3.70 charge downward. Motion carried, Mr. Christensen voting no. 3 4. Airport Land Acquisition - The City Manager stated that it is necessary. that the City acquire several small parcels of Land adjacent to the Airport for runway approach and takeoff areas and that appraisals had been made on these parcels which were considerably lower than the ask- ing prices in all cases. Negotiations on the sale prIce of the several parcels showed that the valuations or asking prices were considerably higher than the appraisals. Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Mr. Christensen to instruct the City Manager to proceed with condemnation proceedings if necessary for the land acquisition. Motion carried. e Mrs. Lauris mbved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 4 of' the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 4 5. Widening Alder. Franklin to 19th - The City Council had'previously re- quested information as to the widening of Alder Street from Franklin Boulevard to 19th Avenue. The Public Works Department now submitted a cost estimate of the project on a block-by-block basis totaling $84,4l4~94, of which $31,498.96 would be assessed to abutting property, and $52,915.98 paid by the City. These and other considerations caused the Public Works Department to recommend that the Department consider .the widening of Alder Street during the current construction period only for that section between 11th Avenue and 13th Avenue. I 3/9/64 - 9 e w