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".-: 2~.94 . 7/22/68 { I j Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to make a statement at the hearing that . " ii there should be a poverty program in Eugene. Motion carried. !I I' :1 Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 1 of the Committee report. Motion carried. I' 1 2. Tree Planting, University Street - Councilwoman Lauris suggested that some trees it be planted along University Street between the recently installed parking meters to enhance the landscape. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 2 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 2 3. Amazon Parkway Access - Councilman Wingard asked that it be suggested to the Planning Commission before approval of the planned mit development for the Rubenstein property gaining access from the Amazon Parkway that it is made certain that plans for develop- ment include proper traffic patterns should the access be revoked. He asked that it be emphasized that the plans not be approved unless they provide for Proper ingress and . egress to Willamette'Street should the Amazon Parkway egress be closed: The Planning ~ Director said the development is in the pre-preliminary stage at this time, and the Planning Commission has expressed concern about height of buildings proposed and the traffic'patterns. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 3 of the Committee report be received and filed. .: Councilman Wingard said he felt a sign should be posted near the off-ramp informing the public of the revocable nature of the access so that tenants of theproperty would be forewarned should the entrance II be closed. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to amend the motion to provide that a sign be posted at or near the property line reading, "This egress may be closed at any time by action of the Eugene City i: Counci 1. " Motion carried. !' A vote was taken onthe original motion as amended, and motion as amended carried. 3 4. Campaign Information,Juiy.30 Election - Pierre VanRysselberghe made a report on progress of the campaign and asked for comments from the Council. He said there have bem no re- sults in trying to raise funds needed for printing and to defray the cost of using school buildings for public meetings. Short announcements are being made at service . club meetings and'''Letters to the Editor" are being encouraged. Councilwoman Hayward reported a group of ladies she met with suggested sending post- it cards to those not voting at the lastCity election instead of making phone calls, l' information through news media on how to obtain absentee ballots, .and some illustra- i' tion at public meetings of City services such as a bookmobile, fire engine, demon- ;' stration by police department, etc. They also suggested a real effort be made to inform senior citizens of services available through City services. The City Attorney was asked if ~ is possible to hold the City election concurrently with the next School Distric.t election; and he .replied it is possible but because of the limited time avail- ~ ; able for necessary legal advertising, there may be a problem of mechanics. I . " Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 4 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Manager announced that meetings to explain City budget problems and reasons for the July 30 I election are scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Sheldon Community Center, and Thursday, July 25, at 8:00 p.m. at Cascade Junior High School. City equipment will be displayed at both meetings. '. 4 5. Planning Commission Report - July 2, 1968 '- , a. Rezone to C-2 northeast corner of 40th and Donald, Sletten - The Planning Commis- sion recommended approval of the petitioner's request for withdrawal of the peti- tion. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the reco~mendation. Motion carried. 5 b. Rezone to R-2 area east of Potter Street at East Amazon Drive, Thompson - The , Panning Commission recommended denial of the change from RA to R-2. However, ,; the Planning Commission granted pre-preliminary approval for a planned unit de- " ,I velopment for the site, since the development grouping. presented seemed reasonable for the nine-acre site because of land contour. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to deny the R-2 zoning. Motion canied.' 6 i, . c.- :Rezorte to' C-2, .:1350 'Cliamherl~f; "'-" Imies.tn:i.eri'-t -Enterpr:Ises - The Planning Commission recom- mended denial of the change from R-l which would a.llow use of an existing structure for general office use. The Commission did recommend expansion of the existing . variance to allow general office use for the second story providing (1) there is adequate off-street parking, (2) a paved parking lot is constructed, (3 ) signs are I' limited to the size allowed in residential zones, and (4) this use is reviewed by , the Planning Commission after five years to determine whether it is still compatible. f: Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the Planning Commission recom- mendations. Motion carried. 7 d. Rezone to R-2 property at 343 Lassen Street, Mohler - The Planning Commission recom- mended denial of the, change from RA which would allow use of an existing single- .~ ,) family structure as a duplex. The building was constructed under a building permit ~ , 7/22/68-14