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Ann Kitzhaber, 1892 West 34th Avenue, representing the Central Lane County League of Women Voters, stated the League's position that annexation at this time would be premature. She noted possible new demands on sewer and other services beyond . this property and impact on a ridgeline park, and urged rejection of the request at tnis time, Charles Dalls, Route 4, Box 308, representing the Spencer Butte Improvement ,Association, supported the position of the Crest Drive citizens and recommended d~nial or defe~men!unt~l completion of the South Hills studies. At ,the request of Bob Suess, there was a show of hands of those opposing the annexation living inside and outside the City, the majority indicating they live within the City limits. Rehearing was closed. Councilman Williams asked if it was so that the latest yersion of the proposed Ridgeline Park would not involve the subject property, and whether the property does lie three-fourths mile within the urban service boundary. He also questioned the matter of moratorium on annexation in the South Hills area. Planning Director said there could be no determination of whether a proposed park would involve this property until the studies in progress are completed. Ne~ther will the urban service boundary be determined in that area because there are several ridges, and I studies will provide a basis for a decision in that regard. He added measuring from some points this property could well be thr~fourths mile within the boundary. With regard to moratorium on annexations, Planning Director said the Planning Commission . recommended a moratorium at~th~;jro~ ~o~th Hills studies were authorized, however, that was deleted with the Council's decid;tng'each 'annexation request would be considered individually diring -hhe study period. . Councilman Hershner inquired about the power situation for the property. Planning Director answered that EWEB had indicated no concern with regard to power. It is 1 within their service area, and water is available. I Councilman Wood ashed Mr. Llywelyn why he how is in favor 'of the~property's being annexed when he stated opposition at the Planning Commission hearing'. Mr. Llywelyn said availability of sewers was the main reason. He felt too that annexation would increase the value of the property and that it would follow that the intersection at Crest and Blanton would be i~proved. Mr. Wood inquired about the location of a proposed park in the- area in relation to the property requested to be annexed, and about sewer service from the Crest ~ive School line. Planning Director responded that detailed studies were not completed with regard to location of a ridgeline park. Public Works Director explained that the":sewer system was designed to include the subject area; whether it could be extended beyond that is a question of economics. Property owners to the south desiring sewer connection to the system would have2to acquire necessary easements . through this property. Councilman Hershner asked what type of development would be possible on the property. Planning Director answered that at this time it would be restricted to rural use because it is doubtful the County would issue building permits for any average subdivision. It is his understanding that much of the area is not suitable for septic tanks and probably restricted to 5-acre parcels. Councilman McDonald inquired about the contract with the University of Oregon on the South Hills study. He stated he does not approve of annexing small parcels~ and'that: ~it.:-w.Q..uld ,l)e,better to take the entire area covered by the studies into consideration. Councilwoman Campbell felt annexation in the area before studies are completed would jeopardize proper development. She asked Jim Saul, planner, to review the contract with the University with regard to the South Hills study. Mr. Saul said the contract is with the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, with arrangements for consultation with other departments to give an inventory analysis of'existing natural conditions, identify unique areas, provide some criteria to determine relationship of the South Hills area to the entire City from a visual and physical viewpoint. He said the the basic work is completed and arrangements are'being macle for its presentation to various civic groups in the community. . Councilman Murray said the Joint Parks Committee has. researched questi0ns-:with regard to a ridgeline park and no decisions have yet been made on its location. He felt this proposed annexation would be a potential threat to decisions yet to be made on develop- ment in the South Hills. ...I@> 7/9/73 - 2 I