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3'13 ~ e 7/24/67 .- -. I Councilman Anderson withdrew his second. There was no other second, and the motion died. Mrs. VanFossen then suggested the item be referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration of permissive use. Kenneth poull, 675 East 40th, objected to the development of anything more than R-l because of density and potential increase in traffic. A letter was read from Fred and Marian Miller, 2904 West 18th Avenue, objecting to the rezoning. A vote was taken on the original motion to deny the rezoning petition, and motion carried. 1 f. Rezone from R-l to R-3G, area on north side of Rustic place at Vernal Street, Auferoth - The Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning. Mr. Auferoth, speaking for Mrs. Larry Beebe and a Mr. Bennett, owners of the property, said he felt e R-3G would provide for logical development, and presented letters in favor of the petition. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to deny the petition. Motion carried. 2 g. Rezone from R-3 to C-3P. area on west side of Willamette between 29th and 30th, Baker Realty - The Planning Commission recommended approval of the petitioner's request to withdraw the petition. I Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the withdrawal. Motion carried. 3 h. Variance from RA zone'to allow duplex. 27th and Jefferson, Suess - The Planning Commission recommended approval. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the variance. Motion carried, Councilmen Purdy and McDonald voting no. 4 i. Vacation portion of Cross Street at Railroad Boulevard, Mannings, Inc. - Because of difference in surveys discovered in connection with paving Cross Street, Mannings, Inc. requested vacation ofa segment on the south side of Cross Street at Railroad Boulevard on which their building encroaches. Mannings will dedicate additional right-of-way to the City at this intersection to compensate for the vacation. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to set a date for public hearing on the vacation. Motion carried. 2. Planning Commission Report - July 10, 1967 5 a. Closing Off Old Country Road Running Diagonally from Country Club Road to Coburg Road- The Planning Commission recommended approval of the street closure, referred from the June 26, 1967 Council meeting, The Public Works Department recommended immediate closure, and initiation by the Council of paving that section closed off from Coburg I Road, as well as paving Country Club Road between Co burg Road and the Delta Highway, both to be scheduled for 1968-69 construction. Mayor Cone commented on use of the one lane of Country Club Road onto Coburg Road if the old County road is closed, ex- pecially when Autzen Stadium is in use. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr, Anderson to approve the recommendation, Motion carried. 6 b. Closing Off Turnoff From Coburg Road to Ferry Street south of Ferry Street Bridge - The Planning Commission recommended approval of this closure, also referred from e the June 26, 1967 Council meeting. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve. Motion carried. 7 c. Designating 23rd from Willamette to Friendly as Collector - The Planning Commission recommended approval of designating 23rd as a collector street by installation of yield signs at all intersecting streets not now controlled. Some discussion ensued concerning use of stop signs instead of yield signs. It was explained that 23rd is a minor collector and yield signs have been found effective for controlling streets entering a minor collector. Mayor Cone called attention to the intersection at 23rd and Lincoln and said probably a four-way stop would be better than the present control.. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve installation of yield signs at intersecting streets on 23rd not now controlled. Motion carried. I It was understood a report would be brought back in six to seven months on the effectiveness of the yield signs, and that the intersection of 23rd and Lincoln would be viewed on a future Council tour. 8 3. Traffic Control, 28th and Friendly - A petition was presented requesting stop signs at the southwest and northeast corners of 28th and Friendly. The Publi'c Works Department recommended denial on the basis that the present stop signs are in conformance with an overall plan for the completion of 28th Avenue to Chambers Street. e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to deny the petition. Motion carried. o. JI 7/24/67 - 10 U _,'k -