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r 142 4/8/68 e 1 Ii I I \1 4. Tax Base Change - Mayor Cone announced that Ralph Cobb was appointed chairman of a committee which will undertake the task of informing voters concerning the measure which {s to be placed on the May 28 primary ballot concerning a change in Eugene's tax base. The Mayor said a co-chairman will be named at a later date. Mr. Cobb said he would bring back to the Council for its consideration his recommendations for methods of explaining the measure. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 3 and 4 of the Committee report. carried. Motion 2 5. 10th and Oak Parking Structure - The City Attorney reported the Supreme Court denied both the appellant's and respondent's petitions for rehearing in this case. The City Manager said a decision will have to be made in the near future on the course to pursue because of the importance of the parking structure to the entire downtown area and to the central Eugene renewal project. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 5 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Manager said a resolution would be presented later in the meeting which would cising options on the Fordham and Harris properties and issuance of warrants for their as other properties on the parking garage site. He recommended proceeding as rapidaly the 10th and Oak structure since there is now no legal obstruction. authorize exer- purchase as ,well as possible with II II I Ii 'I I, I " I' 3 6. RMBA License, Sam's Place, 825 Wilson - Council members previously viewed the site where George McKenzie proposes to establish a tavern in the industrial area. A letter from Bud Nixon of the Oregon Tavern Owners Association was read objecting to the Council's recommending approval of any more licenses in the West 11th area. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to recommend approval of the license. Councilwoman Hayward suggested that the Planning Commission review the provision for in- clusion off taverns in industrial districts and was told because of those now located in industrial areas too many non-conforming uses would be created in those districts. Councilman Anderson suggested the Eugene Industrial Development Corporation, responsible for development of the West 11th area, be contacted for an expression of opinion 'with re- gard to taverns in the industrial area. The City Manager said there are no deed restric- tions on taverns in the EIDC area. A vote was taken on the motion to recommend approval, and motion carried, Councilmen Anderson and Lassen voting no. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion' carried. 4 7. Appeal, Trailer Park, 1850 Highway 99N - Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Barron, 1540 Hughes Street, and Mr. and Mrs. F. P. LaChapelle, 1510 Hughes Street, appealed to the Council for re- versal of the Planning Commission's approval of Joe Schmidhamer's request to establish a trailer park at 1850 Highway 99N. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's action with regard to this conditional use permit and said a formal hearing is scheduled forthe April 8 Council meeting. He said the site of the mobile home park was approved in October 1966 and the item before the Council at this time is approval of the design for development of the site. A petition was presented from residents of the area object- ing to the proposed trailer park. Sketches showing the development and design of ac- cessory buildings were presented. No action was taken. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to uphold the Planning Commission's action in approving the development plans for the site. William Neel, architect, said that the Planning Commission in its consideration of the permit was con- cerned about the development of the site. He asked that a study be made with regard to adopting planned unit development ,regulations to trailer parks. Joe Richards, attorney speaking for Joe Schmidhammer, urged the Council's approval of the site plans and said the Planning Commission's only concern was with the aesthetic effect of two accessory build- lings. A vote was taken on the motion to approve, and motion carried. 5 8. Watchman Trailer, Four-Corners Auction, 495 Highway 99N - Louis C. Garrett requested per- mission to retain the trailer at this location fo r watchman living quarters. The Build- ing Department said there is need for a caretaker on the premises and presented no objec- tions, other than to require proper water and sewer connections. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris toapprove the request. Motion carried. 6 9. Planters in Right-of-Way, Taco-Bell, 669 West 7th - A letter from Gale M. Roberts Company was read requesting permission to retain planters constructed 12 inches into the 7th Avenue right-of-way at this location. The Public Works Department had no objection to permitting the planters under a revocable permit. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to grant the request. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 8 and 9 of the Committee report. Motion carried. l 4/8/68 - 11 l I, Ii II I[ \, Ii 'I I! , I e I \t I e . I '" il :1 il !I 'I I; -