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-..., e 00f'\~' h,;~~ 6/23/69 -- -- - --- -- -~-- ---- ~- -- --,~- --~- - ~- ------ -- ------.-. ---- -----.-- ~ - - --..- . -. - - ~ - - - -- - .- -- -- - - ---- - -- . - ----- -- ~- -- - . - ------- -~ . --. - I ceedings. Dr. Purdy said this was his understanding. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. The Manager asked if an agreement should be developed and consummated with State Finance based upon the Council action. Council agreed. I j Other items on June 18 agenda not considered at that time. l. Planning Commission Report Willakenzie Interim Land Use Plan, Amendment - Planning Commission recommended approval of a modification to the Willakenzie Interim Land Use plan to allow low-density multiple I family housing along four lane or proposed four lane arterials to buffer said arterial from low-density single family areas. A bonus density of 10% would be allowed if the development is under Planned Unit Development regulations and procedures. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council approve the recommendation of the I e Planning Commission in relation to modification of the Willakenzie Interim Land Use Plan. Councilman Purdy asked if this would.include Cal Young Road in its entirety. It was indicated in the E-SATS study that Cal Young would eventually be four lane, so this type development would be included. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. I I 2. Application for Federal Assistance, Alfred's Plat - A summary of the application for a neighborhood development in "Alfred's Plat" was distributed to Council members previously. If the application is approved, the Eugene Renewal Agency would be permitted to redevelop by purchase of substandard buildings and their removal and the resale of lots; relocation of some residents to standard structures in another area;uand rehabilitation of some struc- tures, with the hope that eventually this area could be brought to more desirable standards for residential purposes. The staff has been assisted in preparing this proposal by Mitchell and McArthur, Landscape Architects. Mr. Hoole,- Planner, and Mr. O'Kane of the Architects firm, went to the HUD office and were told it would be to the City's advantage to get the application in as soon as possible. There was some discussion concerning sewer credits, and how long they would remain in force. Staff recommended submission of application be approved, as credits would be good for three years after approval. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the City apply for federal assistan~e for a neighborhood development program in the Alfred Plat area of the city of Eugene. Motion carried. I 3. Traffic Items j a. East Park Closure - It has been requested that East Park Avenue be closed beginning at noon July 7th through 10:00 p.m. July 8th, the weekend of the Emerald Empire Round , Up. Staff recommends approval of this request. I b. Loading Zone, 8th and Willamette - This is a request to eliminate a taxi zone and install in its place a 24 minute loading zone. c. Crest Drive, Wi11amette to west City limit - The E-SATS master plan requires that Crest Drive be a through street from Wi11amette to the west city limit. I d. Substitute "stop" for "y~eld" sign at 43rd and Donald. Yield signs do not provide - enough protection at the intersection. e. 40' curb cut at 2022 Jefferson - property a1readyl:deve10ped has a wider~driveway. Staff recommends approval. f. Restriction of parking south side of 7th from Chambers - This request now has State Highway Department conc~rrence. g. TOPICS Program - Map of Type II System - This is a new program under federal planning I illor highways being administered by State Highway Department to assist urban areas with I improvement of capacity of existing streets. Funds will be available in the amount of $220,000 for an investment of $40,000 by the City. One of the requirements for eligibility is establishment of Type II Urban Arterial System, which requires approval of State Highway Department. Traffic Engineer showed a map of proposed arterials, and explained to Council the requirements for approval. No action taken. I II Bills, June 9, 1969 to June 23, 1969 were presented and read: " ; e !i -. 6/23/69 - 7 ....4