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~ e 026~ . ~_. - ~-- --- _-__J_.~ -- - ~.~ -- --~ . - .- --_. .---- _ 7/?8!29_ ~___~m - -- .. -- - -' -~ ~ I Mr. .Deschnes asked about future rezoning in the area and possible effect on his property. The Planning Director said there is no doubt there would be rezoning but probably not during the life of Mr. Deschne's building, and that no devaluat'ion of the existing home is anticipated inasmuch as access will be taken'from 18th rather than from Taylor. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr to table this item until the August 11, 1969 Council meeting since Mr. McDonald had reported receivipg a number of calls on this issue. Motion defeated, Council- men Hayward, Wingard, Gribskov, and Mayor Anderson voting no; Councilman Teague abstaining; Council- men Beal and Mohr voting aye. Mrs. Hayward inquired what effect a two-week delay would have on the development, and Mr. Leneve re- plied they would' not be hurt too much financially, but that it would' delay construction. Councilman Wingard commented that he felt the Planning Commission decision should be upheld and that neighbors in the area appeared to be satisfied with conditions:.applied to approval. e Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the Planning Commission recommendation on Item 5h of the Committee report. Motion carried, Mr. Teague abstaining. i. Rezone to C-2 area east of:'Coburg Road south of Centennial, Bartel and Bennett ~ i The Planning. Commission recommended approval subject to approval. of development II of the area by the Commission, the ordinance effecting the change to be held pending such approval. See "ki(. I) I I, Mrs. Hayward moved s~conded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the Planning Commission recommendation on I, Item 5i of the Committee report. Motio,n carried. I j. Rezone to C-2, north side of Oakmont west of Coburg Road, Rethwill - The Planning Commission recommended RP zoning for this property which would allow the use de- sired by Dr. Rethwill but would also act as a buffer between the C-2 and R-l zones. I -Dr. Rethwill accepted the RP zone si~ce he was informed he would be able to constr~ct I I the type of building planned without problems. ! The Planning Director explained the basis of"the Planning Commission recommendation. Dr. Rethwill said that upon applying for building permits, numerous problems were encountered with regard to re- quired setbacks, coverage, etc. , and he asked permission for the C-2 zone originally requested. The Planning Director said the Commission was agreeable to the C-2 zone. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to rezone the area C-2. Motion carried. ,h':Dr. Purdy was concerned with the location of the property in relation to North Bank Park. Mrs. N~ven said this property was similar to that owned by Parrish, and the Council feels treatment in these instances can be ensured through Planned Unit 'Development. Planning Director said general plan for Willakenzie area shows this property commercial., but tighter controls are possible through PUD. I "'\~':"'C'Mr S . Niven, Planning Commission president, said commission was not really satisfied, since they are trying to screen against noise, and log truck repairs are not quiet operations. A solution is needed, as there are many properties falling into this category. 6. Report on Activities of Housing Expediter - Mrs. Robin Cushman, housing expediter for the city of Eugene, distributed a revised report to the City Council and explained that President Nixon's suggestion for consolidation of assistance programs would be welcomed, since there are now many overlapping programs involving multiple agencies and diverse criteria. She explained the lack of housing for low-income persons in the City and e I steps taken to relieve the shortage. I Mayor Anderson thanked Mrs. Cushman for her presentation. Mrs. Hayward complimented I her on her work thus far. Councilmen questioned Mrs. Cushman regarding availability of applicants and methods of advertising. Mrs. Cushman explained'methods of contact- ing property owners and realtors, and ~aid she is already deluged with.calls from. those in need of low-rent housing. Mayor Anderson requested Mrs. Cushman to circulate her report to the Salvation Army, Lane Human Resources, and other agencies concerned with this program, County Com- missioners and other units of government, so that they can be aware of what the , City program is. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by . Mr. Gribskov that Item 6 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. ,I 7. Barricades, 29th and Willamette Area - The City Manager commented on the success of the barricades at 29th Avenue and Willamette Street; and explained the study made before and after of volumes using these streets, and that indications are that the. circulation problem has been solved. Traffic does not appear to have affected other areas, although one complaint from an apartment house owner on ?Oth Avenue has been registered. Traffic Engineer has recommended that barricades' be r~mbved from' Oak' . Street south of 29th to see whether the traffic pattern remains the same. This would I aliminate a costly permanent installation. ~ I I , il ) 7/28/69 - 5 l_ ....