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9't)9 I...J~ . 6/24/68 1 8. Amazon Parkway Access, Rubenstein - Council members were informed that a joint meet- .. ing with the Planning Commission was scheduled for Monday noon, June 24, 1968, at the Eugene Hotel to discuss the Rubenstein request for access from the Amazon Parkway to his property north of 24th Avenue. 2 9. Joint Meeting with EWEB - Scheduled for Monday, July 1, 1968, 7:30 p.m. at the Thunderbird to discuss a number of subjects important to the City. 3 10. Sanitary Sewer Service, Bethel-Danebo - A report was read from the Public Works Department concerning areas serviced with sewers in the Bethel-Danebo area, and stating the more critical of two areas not having sanitary sewers is between Ohio and Minnesota Streets from Barger Drive north about one-half mile. The City Manager said EWEB is reluctant to install water mains in the area until the City installs sewer systems, because of the'resulting $2.00 per month water/sewer user billing made for the City, and until they can anticipate enough connections to justify the invest- ment. He suggested the area be canvassed or a public meeting held to determine whether residents involved are in favor of sewer installation. . Councilwoman Lauris suggested that this may be the area in which to start changing the policy of assessing for all sewers, that investigation might be made of obtaining Federal funds on the basis of its being a public health factor, Or, she suggested, perhaps the City could change the formula to provide for a flat minimum assessment to each living unit. Some Council members felt the 1geal implications and resulting in- . equities in assessment would be too great, and the Manager pointed out that the pur- pose of the Bancroft law was to lessen the burden of public improvement assessments. . No action was taken, but it was understood exploration would be made of a method to contact residents in the "state street" area to determine their feelings with regard to sewer construction, either by door-to-door interviewing, a written poll, or a public meeting. 4 11. Sign Ordinance - Copies of a letter were distributed to Council members from Luvaas, Cobb, Richards, and Fraser, representing Lew Williams Chevrolet Co., setting forth their objections to the proposed sign ordinance now under consideration by the Plan- ning Commission. No action was taken." / Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Items 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the Committee report be re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. It Mrs. Niven said it is anticipated the sign ordinance will be ready for initial Council consideration at its July 8, 1968 meeting. Other items not considered June 20, 1968: 5 1. Planning Commission Report - June 17, 1968 a. Vacation alley between 12th and 13th east from Hilyard, Sacred Heart - The Plan- ning Commission recommended vacation on the condition that power easements are retained until a mutually satisfactory solution is arranged between Sacred Heart and the Eugene Water & Electric Board, and subject to payment of an $81.00 street . improvement lien and a fee equal to the value of the land being vacated. The Planning Director said problems involving an overhead easement will probably be worked out before the date set for public hearing. Mr. Anerson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to proceed with the vacation. Motion carried. 6 b. Vacation easement north of Mahalo and west of Manzanita, Dills - The Planning . Commission recommended approval. The vacation will permit shifting the easement to the east to resolve a problem in connection with construction of a building. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to proceed with the vacation. Motion carried. 7 c. Vacation easement west of Patterson and south of East Broadway, College Inns - The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the condition that the Council attempt to obtain an open space, scenic easement on the Millrace in ex- change for the vacation, and that requirements of the Public Works Department necessary to the vacation be met. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to proceed with the vacation. Motion carried. . 8 2. Paving Width 2nd Avenue between Madison and Monroe - Owners of property abutting the street have requested reduction in width from 44 feet to 36 feet to save p1antings. The Public Works Department recommended approval and requested authorization to issue . a change order, since a contract on the project has been awarded. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve reduction in width as requested. Motion carried. 9 3. Special Setback Sign Waivers - A report was read from the Public Works Department regarding a request for a waiver to permit installation of a sign in a special setback area. Heretofore, the Building Department has issued waivers"in such in- stances, but now requests a policy decision in light of enactment of the new zoning - 6/24/68 - 18 ....