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""IIIl JJ~ e 5/25/70 'i I explained the proposed summer schedule, and saiq the Department of Environmental Quality had requested they do certain things to implement, the 'program. He,saidwipd', direction hacl'beeh' found to have a great effect on pollution in 'Eugene,' and that their s'chedule took this into consideration. There was discussion about cereal crop burning, and the Council request for elimination of all burning of this type. Mr. Kizer pointed out that there were only a limited number of days for burning, and if a cereal field was burned and not enough scheduled days remained, it might be impossible for that farmer to burn his seed field. The Council pointed out that they were requesting a reduction in acreage burned. Mrs. Wiley explained that the cities are dependent on agriculture, and that they needed to be aware of this when they tried to reduce acreage grown. e Mayor Anderson said it was not the intent of the City Council to doom the grass seed industry, but that it was asking that they look at alternate methods of sanitation and give a commitment to reduce the amount of acreage being burned. I 4. Lakewood Mobile Home Revocation, Conditional Use Permit - Mr. Larry Loeber was notified of Council revocation of permit and requested a rehearing. He indicated a desire to find a solution to the problem, and suggested a contractual arrangement for alternate buffering. I I Ii I' 1\ Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to receive and file items Ie, 2 and 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy requested a report from the Planning Commission. that it might be better to plant other plain cedar trees to obligations, rather than construct a costly fence. Mr. Williams suggested fulfill conditional I I I I I II i II II Ii I I I II Mr. Joe Richards, attorney, said the mobile home park had been upgraded from what it was originally, and that owners had gone to great expense to plant the required trees. He said there were forty families living there, and that it would cost each $1,000 to move. He suggested a temporary fence, but requested that it be placed on the outside perimeter of the project. He felt trees would be difficult to water outside the fence. / Mrs. Hayward felt the matter should be brought back with an agreement which had been worked out between owner and staff. Mr. Mohr concurred. Mr. Richards requested that the Council act on this matter at its next meeting, since Mr. Loeber has tenants waiting to move in. I Mayor Anderson said he felt the Council had merely upheld the conditions in the permit that were violated, and that the Planning Commission and people in the area should have sufficient time to examine alternatives. Mrs. Alice Barron agreed with members of the Council, and s aid she would like to see plans for any construction of a ,fence. She objected to a fence on the property line, as this would border her driveway. e Manager suggested that Mr. Loeber meet with staff to come up with an alternative plan. If the Council wishes, this can be sent to the Planning Commission for its recommendation. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the staff meet with Mr. Loeber to work out an acceptable plan, and refer this to the Planning Commission for recommendation. In answer to Councilman Teague, the Mayor said this would not rescind previous Council action. I II Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Manager Said the plan had been referred to the Planning Commission and was approved at their noon meeting. ,He read the agreement, and explained that a six foot fence and tree plantings would be maintained in a satisfactory condition as a site-obscuring screen until the trees would provide an adequate screen. The decision for removal of the fence lies with the City. If adjoining property owners agree, it would be proper for Lakewood Mobile Homes to give an easement so they could assume responsibility for maintenance of that'strip between the property line and the fence. Lakewood Park would be responsible for replacing any trees and for wo~king out an agreement with property owners. I Mr. Teague and Dr. Purdy withdrew the original motion. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to' accept the recommendation of the administration and authorize signing of a contract. e Ii jl In answer to Councilman Mohr, City Manager said the motion should include rescinding of revocation to take effect upon signing of agreement by City. May 25, 1970 - 4 .:..lIl