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- ~ 31:9 5/22/67 I Councilwoman Lauris inquired if there is to be a pedestrian way in connection with the bridge, and was told there would be nbne on the/bridge because it, is part of the Inter- , state Highwa~ system, but there is the possibility of a separate 'pedestrian crossing of the River which might be constructed at some time in the future. ',' . '. ^ ( T: ' Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 1 0 f the Committee report be received and filed. Mot ion carried. " ,'J 1 2. Ordinance, Amending Masonry Contractors Licensing Code - A revised draft of a pro- posed amendmen~ to the Masonry Contractors licensing code was presented. The amend- ment pro~ides for ~reation of a 3-member Masonry Board and sets forth its authority. The Superintendent of Building Inspection said the Associ~t~a General Contractors have no obje~tions to this revision. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve ,Item 2 of the Committee report. e Councilman Wingard questioned need for creati.on of toe Masonry Board. Ray Parmelee, member. of the Zoning-Sign Board of Appeals, said the amendment would upgrade the industry in Eugene, and would r. provide a method of appeal for masonry contrac;tors as is now possible for building, electricl, plumb- ing, and other contractors. t< A vote was taken on the motion to approve, and motion ,carried. I 2 3. Curb Sidewalk, East" Side City View between 14th and' '15th - City View Investment, Inc., requested location of the sidewalk at the curb, saying it would give better access to their propert'y because of elevation. The Public Works Department recommended denial because (a) the paving of City View is 36 feet on a 70-foo't right-of-way, leaving an ll-foot parking strip,; (b) setback sidewalks, have already been constructed on the west side of the street; (c) City View could eventually Qe widened to arterial width; and (d) the problem of elevat ion is one of the pet it ioner'~ s' own creat ion and should be corrected now instead of at City expense when the street is widened. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr.'Lassen to deny ~he request. Motion carried. \' Dr. Purdy moved seconded by. Mr. Anderson to approve 'f,tem 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 3 4. Parking Prohibition, Spring Boulevard from Fairmount to Malabar - The Public Works Department recommended prohibition of parking in this area because (a) the street is narrow with'many curves; (b) shrubbery and brush extend over the curbing; (c) accident hazard; and (d) increase in traffic. Councilman Anderson suggested the possibility of establishing a parking zone. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Dr.Purdy to prohibit par-king as recommended. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Some discussion took place with regard to possibility of establishing parking zones on the street. '-1- " Mr. Anderson moved seconded':b,y Dr. Purdy to table Item 1. Motion carried, Messrs. McNutt and McDonald voting no. 4 5. Traffic Control, 26th and Agate - A petition was received from residents living in the vicinity of 27th and Agate requesting traffic control on 26th Avenue at Agate. The Public Works Department recommended no change, but recognized the hedge in viola- tion at the northeast corner of the intersection. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to hold this item, and that steps be taken to remove the hedge violation. Motion carried, Mrs. Lauris and Mrs. Hayward voting no. e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 5 of the Committee report, Motion carried, Mrs. Hayward voting no. 5 6. Amendment, Front Yard Setback, Trailers - The Trailer Coach Association requested repeal of the restriction which prohibits parking of trailers within the IS-foot front yard setback and S-foot rear and side yard setbacks. Howard Holmes, speak- ing for the Association, citied lack of back yard access in present-day residential areas and extension of trailers into the setback if parked in driveways. Dr.Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to refer the request to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Motion carried. 6 7. Parking Prohibition, 30th between Wil1amette and Olive - Increased traffic due to the opening of Cascade Manor prompted a request for prohibition of parking on 30th between Willamette and Olive. The staff was asked to bring back a recommendation. I 7 8. Paving, Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Churchill Highlands - Petitioned by owners of 100% of the property to be assessed. The Public Works Department reported no City costs are anticipated, and the developer is aware that sewers cannot be built to the southern portion of the subdivision until adjacent properties are platted. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the petition., MO.tioncarried., 8 9. Paving, Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Candlelight Park 1st Addition - Petitioned by owners of 100% of the affected properties. The Public Works Department reported no City costs anticipated. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve the petition. Motion carried. e II S/22/c6Z - 8 II.....