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~ 3~ e 1/22/68 1 f. Rezoning to R-2 Two-Family Residential area south of 37th between Kincaid and Potter, Barnes - The Planning Commission recommended denial. I Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to deny the requested rero ning. . Motion carried. 2 g. Rezoning to C-2 Neighborhood Commercial and R-3G Garden Apartment area at 1330 Coburg Road, Cosgrave and Associates - The Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning which would allow a service station si;lie.~and apartments. Councilman Anderson asked if consideration was given to R-3G for the entire area. The Planning Director said it was felt R-2 is the highest density desired in such areas to serve as a buffer from major arterials. No action was taken. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to deny the requested rezoning. Henry Camarot, attorney representing Frank and .Grace Rust, property owners, and Cosgrave and Associates, displayed exhibits showing development of area surrounding the property petitioned for C-3P andcR-3G zoning. He also presented affidavits citing other zone 'changes in the area, option taken by an oil company for service station construction, history of rezoning requests on this property, other com- mercial interests in the area~ etc. Mr. Camarot stated that the Rusts are denied use of the property if it is restricted to residential use when that use is not feasible nor practical, and that the Rusts are discriminated against when commercial rezoning is denied and other properties in the area have been rezoned commercial. He said increase in vehicle traffic and noise make it impossible to use the prop- erty for residential purposes, and that the character of the entire neighborhood has changed from residential. Mr. Camarot stated his clients are willing to enter into any type of agreement imposing limitations for rezoning the property. e John R. Axtell, 2573 Sharon Way, objected to rezoning which would allo~ a service station on the prop- erty. He said he was also concerned about children going to and from school pas~ this corner if a service station is permitted. He suggested an R-2 zone for the property, or some other zone permitting higher density than single-family residential. I George Taylor, 2560 Sharon Way, and Leonard Frojen, 360 Van Avenue, also objected to C-3P zoning. Mrs. Niven, Planning Commission chairman, explained the Planning Commission recommendation for denial was because the Commission felt planned unit development of the property would be the best use, with the corner portion used for buffering from adjacent commercial use. The City Attorney said in view of material presented by Mr. Camarot, it might be well to continue the hearing to allow the Council an opportunity to review the exhibits. Mr. Camarot had no objection to a I continuation. He said he felt the corner portion of the property is not suitable for any type of residential zoning - a bank branch would be acceptable, or perhaps parking on the corner lot. .j Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to continue this item to the February 5, 1968 Council meeting. Motion carried. I 3,.1 h. Rezoning to R-4 Multiple-family Residential area at 3015 South Willamette, Mayer _ Tpe Planning Commission recommended denial. No action taken. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to deny the rezoning. I Mr. Mayer, owner of the property petitioned for rezoning, said he did not feel he could develop the property properly under R-3G which the Planning Commission indicated it could recommend, that it would take too much investment with no increase in return, and asked that the requested R-4 zoning be granted. James Pearson, Planning Commission member, said the Planning Commission recommended denial because R-4 wouilid constitute spot zoning since all adjacent properties carry R-3G density. e A vote was taken on the motion to deny R-4 zoning, and motion carried. 4 i. Rezoning to R-3 northwest corner of 15th and Lawrence, Wilson and Bettis - The Planning Commission recommended denial. No action was taken. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to deny the request. Mr. C. M. Stafford, 620 East 33id Avenue, said he owns property north of the area petitioned for rezon- ing. He said the area generally needs new dwellings and asked that his property be included in the petition and considered at another Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Director said this is one of the first areas which will be considered when the General plan is updated - that it will be at least a year and a half before the General Plan is completed and approved by various local jurisdictions. . A vote was taken on the motion to deny, and motion carried. 5 j. Variance in R-l zone at l440~ Chambers Street, Pengra Requested to permit use of existing single-family dwelling for duplex for five years. The Planning Commission recommended approval for a five-year period, the use to terminate absolutely at the end of that time or earlier if there is any change of ownership of the property. No action. I 6 k. Variance in R-l zone at 480 East 32nd Avenue, Lilly - Requested to per~it a beauty shop operation in a single-family dwelling. The Planning Commission recommended ap- proval for f~ve years maximum and in compliance with regulations in proposed zoning ordinance for home occupations. No action was taken. e Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 2j and 2k of the Committee report. Motion ~ carried. 1/22/68 - 10