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, Councilman McDonald referred to Mr. Bonson's comments about upgrading the existing (0755) residential area and said it seemed to him the homes in that area were in pretty good shape. He knew of some that were commanding fairly substantial rents and ,all appeared to be occupied at this time. Mr. Bonson didn't see that as the issue e although there were homes on some of the lots on which rezoning was requested. He felt because of the commercial area ,there would be no incentive to keep the homes up, that there was now some deterioration. John Porter, planning director, referred to Planning Commission minutes outlining (0798) major staff concerns. The Commission, he said, was quite concerned about westward expansion of the commercial uses in that area. Manager noted that summary of Com- mission minutes indicated the Commission felt a need was not shown for further com- mercial zoning in that area, that there was unused commercial zoning now in west Eugene. - Mr. Bonson felt the need had been shown that Mr. Hedin's business operation had out- (0819) grown its present facilities and if expansion was not allowed the operati0n would have to move out of the area. People Mr. Hedin was now serving would have to drive to gain those services, meaning increased traffic. Mr. Bonson felt it important to allow businesses to expand to serve their neighborhoods. Councilman Murray asked if staff felt existing commercial development in the 18th and (0840) Chambers area was sufficient to support the population there. Also staff's inter- pretation of the comprehensive plan and Livingston & Blayney commercial report. Mr. Porter described existing commercial developments in the west Eugene area and said staff felt there was already enough to support the people there. He said staff . and applicant did differ on interpretation of the comprehensive plan. Staff notes indicated that commercial development called for in the 1990 Plan already existed and was not to be expanded. Councilman Wood noted the traffic congestion at 18th and Chambers and assumed one (0895) reason for not expanding commercial uses was the type of facilities now available. , ,He asked if there was no intention of allowing any more commercial use of any type along 18th Avenue. Mr. Porter answered that that was the Commission's intent - to limit expansion to the west, evidenced by denial of previous rezoning requests in that area. Mr. Bonson replied that he thought if there was disagreement on inter- (0921) pretation of the comprehensive plan the staff should have the burden of proving that the request~d commercial rezoning did npt conform to the plan. Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Planning Commission (0930) recommendation be upheld, that findings set out in October 8, 1974 Com- mission staff notes and minutes be adopted by reference thereto, and that the rezoning for commercial uses be denied. Motion carried unanimously. IV - Items Not Previously Heard A. Liquor License - The Overpass, 20 Highway 99N - Change of ownership. (0942) Myron and Clairene Krause - RMB. Staff had no objections e Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to recommend approval of the application. Motion carried unanimously. V .- Ordinances Counei 1 Bi 11 No. 675 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer between 160 feet west of Sun- 'shine Acres Road and 110 feet east of VanDuyn Street, ann from 120 feet south of Bendix Avenue to 160 feet north of Mahlon Avenue (74-05), read the first time on November 12, 1974 and re- ferred to Assessment Panel for hearing on November 18, 1974, was read the' second ,time by council bill number and title only, there being no Council member present requesting that it be read in full and no written protests or requests to be heard received.c" ~ Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Murray that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye, the bill was dec.lared passed and numbered 172 02. Council Bill No. 676 - Levying assessments for paving alley between 13th Avenue and 14th Avenue from Pearl Street to north/south alley between Pearl Street and High Street (74-10), read the first time on November 12, 1974 and referred to Assessment Panel for hearing on November 18, 1974, was read ,the second time by council bill ,number and title only, there being . no Council member present requesting that it be read in full and no written protests or request to be heard received. ' " Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Murray that the bill be approved ,and given final passage~ Rollcall vote. All council members present voting aye, the biH- was declared passed and., numbered 17203. ..:; " - - - 405 11/25/74 - 8