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42~ e 8/29/67 I for asses'sing. After considerable discussion, Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the' new method of calculation 0 f assessments. Motion carried. . , The City Manager presented an illustration of the various methods of calculating assessments, and it was agreed it would be brought to a committee meeting for discussion. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 2 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried., 1 3. Setback Variance, Swimming Pool, 255 East 28th - Jack Gardner,- attorney representing Ken Paul, appealed the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals denying permission to co'nstruct a swimming pool within the setback areas. He said that his secretary called the City's Building Department before construction started and was told no building permit was necessary. He also stated that all neighbors who had previously objected to construction of the pool withdrew their objections with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Berkey, 190 East 37th. The Superintendent of Building Inspection re- e ported that both a utility easement across the back of the property and setback regula- tions were being violated by the construction of the pool. Possibility of vacating the utility easement was discussed because it was felt it would not be used for underground utilities, and the pool would not interfere with any over- head lines. Mr. Gardner said the pool could be moved in about four hours if the need arose, and said his client would lose a considerable sum of money already invested in I the pro ject if the variance is not granted. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to table the request. Motion carried. The City Manager said the petitioner was to investigate the possibility of any advantage he may derive from vacation of the easement at the back of the property but had not contacted the staff in that re- gard. The Manager explained the petitioner's original request for information on a building permit was with regard to a collapsible pool, for which no building permit is required. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to table Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 4. Planning Commission Report - August 21, 1967 a. Rezone to C-3P, Willamette and Donald at 32nd, Hirons - The Planning Commission re- atfirmed its recommendation to deny this rezoning request. Mrs. Ruth Gustafson asked the Council to consider granting a variance to allow a garden center on the property. She stated the property owner expressed the intention of building an 80-unit apartment house on the site if the garden center is not constructed. It was pointed out that if the garden center is unsuccessful, the zone change would then permit any type of commercial use of the property and that this type of re- zoning would be "spot zoning." After further discussion, Mr. Anderson moved seeonded by Mrs. Lauris to postpone action in order tpat further investigation could be made. Motion carried. The City Attorney said he would bring recommendations on this item to a committee-of~the-whole meeting. I Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to postpone this item for later action. Motion carried. 3 5. City/County Jail - The City Manager reported that SUA, a management consulting firm of Beverly Hills, California, now making a study of library requirements in Eugene, submitted a proposal to conduct a study of jail facilities and forecast needs for the next 25 years at a cost of $11,000. This cost is $3000 less than it otherwise would be because of the firm's already being engaged for the library &udy. He also reported e that it is believed such a study should be conducted on an area basis, including Lane County and Springfield, and that the Lane County Board of Commissioners are in favor of the study and would pay at ieast half the cost, but that Springfield has not yet indicated any interest in participating. Eugene has no money budgeted for this item, but it could possibly be transferred from another fund. It was also mentioned that such a study had been recommended by the Metropolitan Civic Club. A motio n to participate in the study was approved." The City Manager said the city of Springfield voted not to participate in the cost of the jail study undertaken by SUA, and that the city of Eugene's share will be about $5000. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the study in co-operation with Lane County. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. Other items on August 24, 1967 agenda not considered at that time:' I 4 1. Rezone south side 24th between Willamette and High to R-3G - The Planning Commission recommended approval. S 2. Rezoning newly annexed areas - The Planning Commission recommended approval. a. Satre Street south of Bailey Lane to RA b. South of 18th Avenue east of Bailey Hill Road to RA c. West of Willamette south of 40th to RA d. East of Coburg Road south of Belt Line Road to RA e e. East of Interstate 5 south of Judkins Road to M-l f. At Chambers Street and Lorane Highway to RA g. East of Delta Highway north of Goodpasture Island Road to RA !I 8/29/67 - 12 I' J II /