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""-4 1 5. Council Vice President - Councilman Wingard nomi~ated Counctlman McDonald for the position of vice president of the Council. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to close the nominations and cast a unanimous ballot electing Mr. McDonald as Council vice president. Motion carried unanimously. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 5 of the committee report. Motion carried. 2 6. Appeal, Duplex Privilege, 26th and Potter, Champion - Mr. George Champion's letter of appeal was read asking reversal of the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals denying construction C~eY of a duplex on property at 2585 and 2597 Po'tter Street. Staff report was also read review- ing circumstance~ of subdivision of Mr. Champion's property and subsequent application for duplex building permit. The Planning Director explained that the property was purchased as one parcel and at that time could have been subdivided to allow a duplex. However, application for a minor subdivision was made after adoption of the new zoning ordinance which requires 10,000 square feet for duplex construction. The lot in question contains 8,640 square feet. Mr. Champion said he didn't believe the 10,000 foot requirement should apply because he is contemplating only 21% coverage of the lot. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to grant a variance allowing construction of the duplex according to the plans submitted by.Mr. Champion. Motion carried, Mr. McDonald voting no. 3 7. Policy, Liquor License Applications - Mr. Frank Ransom of the Oregon Liquor Control Commissio~ w~s invited to explain the Commission's desires with regard to recommendations made by local governments on new and renewal applications for liquor licenses. The City Manager explained the present Police Department policy on review of new and renewal applications. Mr. Ransom commented on the co-operation between his office and the police agencies, and said the Commission depends largely upon local agency recommendations when problems are encountered with outlets. L Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 6 of the committee re~ort. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy asked with regard to the "dry zone" boundaries in the University area if the Council should take this into consideration in making recqmmendations on license appli- cations. Mr. Ransom said the boundary was set as the result of a verbal agr~ement made about 18 years ago between the University, the Liquor Commission and the City, and that the Commission has had no indication from either the University or the City that they wish to abolish it. Councilman Mohr asked whether the Commission would accept an administrative recommendation rather than requiring Council action on each application. It was understood Mr. Ransom would consult with the Commission's attorney to determine if an administrative recommend- ation would be accepted. The City Manager asked whether the Oregon Liquor Control Commission would like local jurisdictions .to make more.than a police r~view .in considering application endorsements - should there be consider~d di~tances between o~tl~ts, type of development surrounding a proposed location, social factors which may be involved? Mr. Ransom remarked that the Commission is interested in gaining all the information possible. The Police Chief explained the procedure followed in reviewing applications in his department and said when problems are encountered the Commission is informed. I Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to ask the University if it desires the City to use the "dry zone" as a basis for making recommendations on liquor license applications at the City level. Motion cqrried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Mrs. Hayward explained that the Council was confused about use of the "dry zone" and she had written the Commission, requesting clarification. The Commission had replied that it doesn't recognize the dry zone, but tries to decide each application on its merits. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. 4 8. Annexation, Crest Heights - The City Manager explained the State law which permits unilateral annexation of an area if a sanitary problem exists, and the procedure for making such annexation. He said the Public Works Department has reviewed the Crest Heights sewer requirements, ,after encouragem~nt .from the County Health pepartment to proceed with annex- ation, and a gravity system was designed. Cost estimates have not been determined since easements will have to be acquired; the street system is not adequate to take care o~ lines. A sketch showing proposed annexation boundaries was displayed. A resolution stating boundaries of the proposed annexation area and conditions causing health problems must be sent to the Oregon State Board of Health, along with a schedule for sewer c~nst- ruction. The City Attorney recommended referral to the Planning Commission for hearing before adoption of such a resolution by the Council. I Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to refer the item to the Planning Commission. Councilman McDonqld asked if a larger annexation area has been contemplated. The Public Works Director explained the system is designed only for that area under consider- 1/13/69 - 3 ~