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Mayor Anderson stated he did not view this necessarily as Goodpasture Island vs. downtown. He felt it an important factor that should be a part of the total comprehensive study of It regional commercial facilities in the entire area. He further said Eugene should play a part along with Springfield, West Eugene and other areas and thinks commercial areas run the risk of being picked out unless there is some plan. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve Resolution No. 2230. Mr. Williams expressed agreement in terms of planning, regional consideration of development, etc. He could not come to terms with the idea of singling out one area and doing nothing in that area while a study is conducted. Mayor Anderson adyised that Springfield is in the process of proposing an area-wide study by LCOG, under the guidance of the Urban Natural Resources Committee, to study the regional commercial facilities throughout the Central Lane area. Mr. McDonald favored postponing passing on the resolution until the next Council meeting. In answer to a question as to whether the proposed Central Lane area study would include any consideration of residential property, Mayor Anderson commented that it would seem it would I open up an opportunity. for many uses, that it should be left as open as possible and that certainly residential would be a part of the study. Mr. Murray favored a moratorium at this point, stating it is a critical issue with a . monumental impact and that it should be undertaken now rather than postponing it any longer. Mr. Hershner voiced concern with acting so quickly on it. Mayor Anderson advised it was not his intent to encourage passage without a good outline and one that conforms to legalities. It was his suggestion that, before the next Council meeting, a time schedule could be developed, as well as funding figures. Mr. Wood expressed the hope the resolution could be acted on tonight. To rezone as requests come up is tragic. Mrs. Campbell said that, since Council is charged with making decisions that benefit the City, this is an attempt to protect the land so the right decisions will be made. Mr. Williams said there is a definite difference between a moratorium and a study. He criticized ad hoc kinds of decisions on planning and looking at each one one at a time. It would seem to him that that whole thesis is in error. Mrs. Beal views two problems - one, the problem of a IImoratoriumll, and twp, the time frame. To at.least have a definite date for inception of the study seems a more favorable situation. . Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to table the resolution to the next Council meeting on the grounds of additional requests for testimony. Vote was taken on the motion, all councilmen present voting aye except Mr. Wood, Mr. Murray and Mrs. Beal voting no. ..__= '_ . _ .A_ . _ _, _ ._ . ~.. . --~ ~.~ -.-- _.~ - -- . ~ . -- -"-- .'--~~-- --- ,_.-.....~- .........., _. .. -,- --- . C_ Postponement of Me1tebeke Appeal - Manager advised that Mr. Me1tebeke of Paradise CODlm Hgmes wished to postpone his appeal to the November 26 meeting, as he would be 10/31173 out of town on November 5. No objections were voiced to the postponement. -ApJJrove ..._..-0 __' - -- . - "._ ~ _' ~ 0.. _.~ - - -. ~- r - '-- . .... , D.,RMBC License, Papa's Pizza, 2511 Oakmont - Manager advised that, because the owner 'of Papa's Pizza was not informed of the October 23 public hearing and therefore did I not attend, he was invited to this meeting to provide supportive material on the proposed RMBC1icense. OWner Wayne Weber stated that, at his present establishment, :he has incurred no problems with people living in the area. Manager pointed out that, at the public hearing, the objection seemed to be that the existence ef a pizza parlor with the beer license would create a traffic and noise problem, as well as a lighting problem, and was not compatible with single-family residential development. Mr. Weber pointed out that the majority of the people living in the - : area immediately adjoining the site in question seemed pleased with the prospect of :an establishment of this particular type. He further stated he had submittedoa : proposal to Parks Director Ed Smith regarding the developing of the area around a I pond located on the property. Councilwoman Bea1 asked if he would be permitting food : and drinks around the pond area. It was Mr. Weber's idea to perhaps provide picnic I. , tables outside for summertime use. 11/5/73 - 8 33~