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M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL October 7, 1974 e, Adjourned meeting - from meeting held September 23, 1974 - of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on October 7, 1974, in the Council Chamber with the following Council members present: Tom Williams, Wickes Beal, Beth Campbell, Gus Keller, Neil Murray and Robert Wood. 1~- Public Hearings A. Abatement, 1081 West.6th AVenue (Betterton) As per Section 8.032 of the Eugene City Code, a small commercial building at this si te had been declared "unsafe to occupy" for the following reasons':, 1. The existing foundation !which supports the bearing walls on the north side of the structure appears to be no longer structurally sound in order to perform its intended function; 2. The exterior walls are deteriorating due to the penetration of moisture resulting in the decay of the supporting members and providing a condition for the colonization of termites and decay; 3. An addition to the main structure was added without a building permit and was not constructed to building code and is therefore non-conforming; 4. The windows and doors are not boarded and this results in the unauthorized entry of transients that are present in this busy area. ,Fire is a possibility under such conditions. e Public hearing was opened. Speaking in opposition to the abatement was Mr. Roe Betterton, 702 Summer, N.E., Salem. He stated that he now has someone willing to correct the situation and ,asked for an extension of time to bring the building up to code. Public hearing was closed. Manager called to Council's attention a letter from Mr. Betterton dated July 16 in which he asked for an extension to October 1 to conform. He wondered how much additional time Mr. Betterton would request and what assurance there would be that the matter would be corrected. Mr. Betterton said that his previous plans to bring the building into conformance had fallen through and that the person available to correc 1. the situation now would need no more than approximately 60 days. Manager suggested adopting the resolution but deferring enactment and enforcement until some time after the 60-day period. Resolution No. 2337 - Authorizing abatement, 1081 West 6th Avenue was read by number and title. - Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to adopt the resolution but that staff is specifically direCted to withhold enforcement for 90 days during which time owner may bring property up to code. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. B. Liquor. License, NorthwestWin"e't, Cheese, 0767 Willamette Street 0 (PS - NeW) \ Staff recommended approval and public hearing. GLCC report indicated no Ob-\ jections from neighboring tenants. Comm Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to schedule public hearing 9/25/74 at the next regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. : Pub Hrng \-::-'~J-"":"''''.;.~...;7'''7''''''''''~:'''.'_''''~''''~~''___' ...,. _.. __._. . --......_-~>,""~.._- --.'-~" ..... .~ '..- ,..,>-..- ""'..', ,- . ~" , _..-'_ 0" -':'._ ..... .-j Public hearing was held with no testimony presented.. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to recommend approval. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. C. Rezoning north of Lewis Aven~e, west of Adams Street (RA to.R 2 PD) (Safley) ~~ Planning Commission in joint meeting with the Council o~ September 16, 1974 re- . affirmed its recommendation to approve the requested rezoning. Findings supporting, the rezoning to R-2-3.35-PD prepared for Council adoption were noted with the ex- ,. planation that if a decifiion to deny the request was made it would be necessary to . prepare findings supporting that posi tion. Stan Long, assistant city attorney, in response to the Mayor, said that no further testimony was necessary, only that a decision be made. Councilwoman Campbell said she was in favor of the rezpning but hoped a motion for . approval would include some provision assuring public access to the River. - -'-'" -- ,- -----.-... ---..... ~-----......-:.;...--...__'"'"";..t"_-.:-................-_____.-..=:..'I!.:~1:;;,,;'C..c~___~:'.:i --.-.-.--.--------- - 10/7/74 - 1 - 344