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~ lit) e 2/12/68 found when it was tied to seating capacity, the design of a building could be changed to increase the capacity thereby calling for more parking space which may not be available. The Planning Director explained a variance could be considered under regulations in Section 27.l0(b) when it can be shown by actual practice a given number of parking spaces are adequate. I Dan Herbert, architec~, .asked deletion of private parking areas in excess of requirements from Section 2l.03(e) with regard to conformance to layout and design_r~gulations contained in Section 21.08. He said it is not a City prerogative to control private"parking areas in excess of .those required by the ordinance. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to delete the words "and private".from the first line of Section 2l.03(e). Motion carried. 1 Article 22 - Special Permit Requirements for Flood Hazard Area. Jim Britton, consulting engineer, requested that this article be held and considered with Section2.0l(e) when. the Planning staff brings. back a report on recommendat ions presented from engineering organizations.. It was .agreed that Art icle 22 would be held for later discussion. 2 Articles 23 and 24 were presented with no objections voiced. e 3 Article 25 - Procedures for Zoning Amendments, Change in Boundaries of ioning Districts and District Regulations. Bob Suess, on behalf of Henry Camarot, attorney, asked that this article be tabled until Mr. Camarot could be present. Dr. Purdy asked if there was consideration of giving written notice to owners of properties.lying within 300 feet of property petitioned for rezoning. Mrs. Niven said the expense entailed would .necessitate an increase in the. petition filing fees. It was agreed to hold Articles 25 through 29 for discussion at a later meeting. I" 4 Article 30 - Fee Schedule. There was no objection other than comment by Bob Suess that the article should be held until the General Plan is adopted. He said it might expedite completion of the General Plan if the fees remain at the present level. Mr. Suess then read a letter addressed to the Mayor from the Eugene-Springfield Home Builders Association stating the Association's position with regard. to the zoning ordinance under consideration. The Association asked careful consideration of two items before adoption of the ordinance: (1) Section 18.05 - That 10% additional density be allowed if a design team is used; if a design team is not used, 10% additional density be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Commission; and (2) Section 19.07(e) - That more emphasis be placed on maintenance and unsightly front yard parking through recorded covenants to run with the property. . Ii -"" It was agreed the hearing would be continued to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 1968. 7:./ / / .' Hugh McKinley City Manager I e ~. I e 2/12/68 - 2 ~