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- ----- ~ 36" e 6/26/67 I of 460 feet or less would be limited to a height of, 500, feet above sea leyel, and buildings constructed at a ground elevation of more than 460 feet above sea level would be restricted to a he~ght of 40 feet. A maximum height of 40 feet was also recommended for the Judkins Point area lying generally between the Willamette River and lines south of 13th and 15th on the south and between Interstate 5 and a line between Onyx and Beech if extended north of Franklin Boulevard. The Plan~ing Director said the University of Oregon was contacted, and these recommendations will no~ hamper its immediate development plans. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs.Hayward to amend the Zoning Code as recommended as an interim plan until the new zoning ordinance is adopted. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 2a of the Committee report. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 3a of the Committee report. Betty Niven, Planning Commission member, explained the height restrictions were recommended as an '~ interim plan until the new development plan is adopted, since the new zoning ordinance makes no pro- ~ vision for height restrictions other than those now in effect. She suggested creation of a conserva- tion committee for the study of landmarks as vista points, but said Skinners Butte and Judkins Point, because of their proximity to congested areas, should be protected by interim restrictions and asked that each be considered separately. Fred Braatz, 795 West 36th, representing several owners of property along Franklin Boulevard, asked I that a committee be appointed to study the particular problem of height restrictions 'in the area of Judkins Point. He agreed with the Planning Director's suggestion that any plans for buildings over 40 feet in height be considered on an individual basis. Jack Foster, representing Coca Cola Bottling Company on Frankl~n Bo~levard, said height restrictions on structures near Judkins Point would affect property values. Joe Romania, representing Lew Williams Chevrolet, said it would be logical to have restrictions on signs but not on buildings. Further discussion brought out that the last zoning review of the area proposed for height restrictions was about 1961, and that appeal, should the restrictions be imposed, would be handled by the Planning Commission, not the Board of Appeals. Mrs. Hayward suggested a 65-foot height restriction with individual review of anything between 40 and 65 feet before issuance of a building permit. Mr. Wingard recommended no restrictions, but a review of anything higher than 40 feet. Mrs. Niven suggested the restrictions on the Judkins Point area be referred back to the Planning Com- mission for further co nsideration. Mr. Lassen withdrew his motion to approve the committee report. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to refer the Judkins Point matter back to the Planning Com- mission. Motion carried. 'I In discussion of the height restrictions in the Skinners Butte area, Cliff Shirley of Universal De- velopers owning property at the foot of Skinners Butte, asked that this also be referred back to the Planning Commission. He said he felt such restrictions would devaluate the property. The City Manager suggested incorporation of a conditional use procedure for review of specific building plans in this area. Mrs. Niven said because of the difference in required criteria between the Skinners Butte area and the Judkins Point area, the 40-foot limit should be adhered to aIDund Skinners Butte. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to adopt the Planning Commission recommendation for ~ height restrictions in the designated area around Skinners Butte. Motion carried, Mr. McNutt voting no. There was some further discussion in which it was generally agreed that adoption of the height re- strictions is an interim plan until adoption of a new development plan for the metropolitan area. Also, that height restrictions on signs are included in the new sign ordinance now being considered. 1 b. Conditional Use, City-owned Property, east side Washington south of Willamette River, Child Care, Inc. - The Planning Commission recommended approval of use of the Raup house at 169 North Washington for operation of a day nursery by Child Care, Inc. The property was acquired by the City for future park purposes. The recommendation "is subject to (1) maintenance of site in a residential manner; (2) signs limited to one, 12 square feet; (3) maintenance of properties along the western and southern portions of the property as site screening; (4) locating and fencing the play area on the northwestern portion of the lot; (5) provision of adequate off-street parking; and (6) review of the operation may be required within two years. The Parks Department recommended rent-free use of the property 1- so that the City may apply for exemption from property taxes. Mm. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the Planning Commission and Parks Department recommendations. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 3b of the Committee report. MotiDn carried. 2 c. Easement Vacation, Cresta de Ruta and Capita Drive, Robert Mention -: ,The Planning Commission recommended approval of Robert Mention's request for vacation ,of a seven-foot utility easement on the east side of Lot 5, Block 1, Cresta de Ruta 4IJ Addition. A letter was read from James Bell, o~ner of property abutting Mr.Mention's property on the north. Mr. Bell asked denial of the vacation because of the possi- bility that this easement could better serve his property for a sewer lateral than ! Ii 6/26/67 - 9 I\~