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e . e , '.:' Councilwoman Campbell wondere'd h0w the, $350,000 cost of ,widening the northbound ramp from 1st would be ,furide'd and, whether a rail..,. road underp'ass' had ev:er been con:sidered. Mr'. Royer 'explained that if the change is accepted Federal funding maybB a possi- bility, otherwise funds would have to come from State, County, ,or City'. Very 'few :chapges have been' approved on Oregon projects by the Secretary of Tran'sportation, he 'said, although contact might be made with this distrist' s congressman in an, attempt to gain approval and fuI1iding. Mr. Royer said several alternaltives were explored for crossing 'the railroad, but water problems'were encountered in considering an underpass. He added, in response to, Mrs; Carnpbell, that ,proper.design, speeds on the ramps, proper clearance for vehicles, arid' other 'safety factors led to the conclusion that the Roosevelt Freeway connection could not co~exist with, the ramps. ' ' ," In answer to, questions ,from Councilman McDonald, Mr. Royer explained the process for requesting permission from the Secretary or Transportation to retain the ramps, at the same time changing the present contract which calls for,their closure upon opening of'the exterision. He said that approval did .not a:ppear likely by mid-June when the ,extension is scheduled to' open. Councilman Hershner asked whether the ramps would be allowed to remain 'open after the extension is opened while pursuing , approval of Alternative 2 H.Mr. Royer answered temporary use of the ramps would depend upon the Federal Highway 'A~inis- tration. Councilman Keller asked if there would be ,a transition period between opening of the extension and closiIlg of the ramps, giving motorists an opportunity to change driving habits. Mr. Royer said the ramps would not meet required safety standards. Mrs. Beal moved seconded bj Mr~ Williams that disctission be continued at the committee sess:>ion ori Wednesday" May 9,. Councilman Murray felt the matter should be pursued at this time. Councilman Williams sai~ that in conversation, with Howard Buford, , LCOG transportation.- planner, it was pointed out that, use of ,lst " Avenue as an arterial route would bisect the Whiteaker neighbor- hood to a greater degree than Highway 126 would. Mr. Williams felt more time should be given to cons~deration of 'the alterna- tives presented. Mrs. Campbell expressed the desire forfDlmple time at the continued meeting for full discussion, and possible referral to the Planning Commission and LCOG Transportation Committee and Natural Resources Committee. Vote was taken on the ~otion as stated. Motion carried all councilmen present voting aye, except Murray voting no. B. Planning Commission Recommendations for Denial (April J, 1973) 1. Rezone from R-2 and C-2SR to M-2 area east of Polk and north of Railroad Boulevard (Frank Munn) Petitioner requested postponement. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to postpone consideration of this rezoning to the May 14, 1973 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. , 2. . Rezone from RA to R-2 area west of McMillan and south of 27th (John Quiner) Requested to allow multiple-family development. Public hearing was held. No testimony was presented. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the rezoning. Motion carried unani~ou$ly. -:--- , '2.. ~ 4/30/73 - 3