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~ 111 4/14/69 I Mr. McDonald stated further that the Firefighters could, at this time, present a proposal for Council and staff study. There was further discussion concerning proposed legislatio~ now before the State, and the position taken by the League of Oregon Cities. Mr. Patrick Flynn asked that the Council set a date to resolve whether or not it will endorse a policy to discuss collective bargaining. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to receive and file Item le of the Committee report. Motion carried. 1 2. Emerald Baseball Park - At its meeting the Planning Commission questioned whether or not signs on the east fence of the ballpark were in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. They asked that the signs be covered from view of residences to the west on days when no games are regularly scheduled. Subsequently, the Commission recommended a delay in the decision until the signs are up, to see whether or not they affect traffic on Willamette. Mr. Mohr moved to drop the issue, saying this was not a suitable matter for Council discussion. I Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the staff recommendation, and delay action until the billboards are installed and a determination has been made as to whether or not screening is required. Motion carried with Mr. ~ohr voting no. : Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 2 of the Committee report. .......,-:-,....._..., Mrs. Hayward commented that she would not want it thought the Council was would permit signs throughout the city in violation of the sign ordinance , or not they had any affect upon traffic or surrounding property. This is I ~nd the Mayor agreed that this was an unusual situation and that the City : ball club. establishing a precedent and until it was determined whether 'I a special case. Mr. McDonald :: should support the new base- ii 'I I A vote was taken on the motion as stated and motion carried. I 2 , 3. Appeal from Zoning Board of Appeals, Hugh B. Wood - a letter was read from Mr. Fechtel, attorney for Mr. Wood, requesting a waiver of requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow parking stalls to be reduced to 25. The City Council has inspected the property and talked to Mr. Wood. The Superintende of Building Inspection said a building permit ;had previously been issued on the basis that a third story apartment, which did not conform to code, would not be 'occupied. The Building Department determined that the apartment was occupied, and notified Mr. Fechtel the apartment was to be vacated. The Board of Appeals denied a ,waiver of parking requirements which would require one additional parking space, and thus permit occupancy of the ~partment. They are now appealing this and want to use the apartment without providing the additional space. , Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to uphold the decision of the zoning board of appeals int:its recommendation to deny the request of Mr. Hugh B. Wood. Mrs. Hayward commented that, if the Council continually grants waivers to parking requirements, they will be obliged to do so in each instance. She believes more parking, rather than less, is required in the University District. A vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Mr. Hugh Wood explained the history of his property and the reason another parking space should not be : required at this location. He said he assigned parking spaces, and at no time required the entire 'number he now has. : There was a discussion about whether the Council could legally act on this request, since it differed : from the matter before the Board of Appeals. The Council asked Mr. Wood if he had done any building without permission to do so, an~ he replied tha.t he had added no apartments withou,t a building permit. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to table action on this' item until a meeting when the Building Superintendent could be present. Motion carried. 3 4. Sewer Connection, North Polk (Sande, Loomis and Greenhoot) - Plans haye been completed for an apartment at a location on' Polk Street where connection to a 90" sewer line is required. The City Council approval is required for connection to a 90" sewer, and the user must agree that, when a lateral is built, they will bear the cost of the lateral. The petitioners have agreed to this. t' Mr. Gribkkov moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the request. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward said she hoped those people on North Polk were aware of the fact that the matter of a new sewer would be coming before the Council. The Director of Public Works said property owners in that area, as well as Bethel-Danebo, had been notified this matter would be on an early agenda. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4/14/69 - 6 ..oil