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r"" 0416 e 11/24/69 B. Zone Change between 29th Avenue and 30th Avenue on Portland. Decision regarding I' Traffic Diverter. ) , - Mrs. Hayward had a question on whether the motion would be to rezone, or approve a traffic diverlter. Since the last regular meeting the staff has designed a proposed diverter and cuI, de sac in Portland Street. Cost estimate for acquisition of right of way would cost about $6,000. Administration would not recommend this as high priority expenditure for city funds, but would recommend proceeding only if an agreement coilild be worked out with benefiting property owners to share costs. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning be permitted only in the event a diverter were installed. Councilman Purdy asked whether the Council could give tentative approval of a I diverter and rezoning, but withhold final approval. The Manager did not believe I this would enable the property owners to proceed with development. ~ J Mr. Norman Pohll said it had been recognized for several months a traffic problem existed on this street, and he felt they should not be,held up because of this. ,\ ~.., After further discussion of traffic problems and possible advantages of rezoning to third reading at this time, Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to authorize the city staff to go ahead with plans for a diverter, assuming that no I general City funds would be used for construction. , Manager said the City Attorney is of opinion it would be appropriate in rezoning which would increase traffic for Council to, insist on condition of rezoning, 'payment of certain fees to distribute costs for diverter, but the City could not go through I a reassessment procedure. Cost could be prorated to property owners.' Inartswer to Mr. Pohll's question, Planning Director said increasing density from apartments would increase traffic problem in this area. Alternative plans"are being worked out to alleviate the situation at 29th and Willamette, but traffic on this street should be diverted in any case. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. Items ~~:~Council Consideration not Previously Discussed: 1. Screen Plantings, SCS Ditch - A question was raised whether the City should screen-plant this ditch. The Council received a memorandum indicating this would be desirable, but to establish such a policy 'could be expensive. The Manager suggested that the Council wait and see what outcome of actual construction is, before making decision on this item. No action taken. I 2. Planning Commission Report, October 27, 1969 \ A. Zone Change, recommended - RA to C-2 southwest corner 29th Avenue and Portland (Charles 'I--~ Pressman) Note: This matter was tabled in January, pending Planning Commission app- roval,of PD proposal. This has now been completed and action by Council is recommended. A restaurant is to be constructed there. A recommendation was made by the Planning Commission to take this item off the I table and Council act on rezoning. This will be considered under Ordinances (I II B. Easement Vac~tion, south of Harlow Road and west of Walnut (Hugo Kriekis) ~ Council will act on this item under "Ordinances". It I C. Easement Vacation, east of Centennial Loop and north of Centennial 'Boulevard (Par- menter Pontiac) Note: This involves exchanging location of sewer easements and I reimbursement for relocation of,phone and electrical installations. I Council will act on this item under "Ordinances". i ! Councilman Mohr suggested that, due to the late hour, Council suspend order of business and give I consideration to the matter of a tavern license, which is a pending issue. III In reply to Manager's question, Councilman Mohr said the only license which should be considered was I t he one previously considered. (Golden Canary) 'I Ii Liquor License Application, disapproved by Police Department - Golden Canary Tavern, 2000 West 11th I-- I' II City Manager explained that consigeration of this matter had been held over to this meeting at I Council request for further information. The staff recommendation is still for disapproval and I memorandum's have been provided from the Police Department regarding types of problems experienced I with this particular business. A copy of this memo has been furnished to Mr. Nixon's attorney. A I letter from the Baptist Church, objecting to reissuance of this license, and copies of advertise- I ments in the Eugene Emerald indicating hiring efforts by the Golden Canary Tavern, were circulated i to Councilmen. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council recommend against granting of a license ~ ....\1 11/24/69 - 4 I