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the owner of the Oakmont Way property. He said they both know of the concerns of the neighbors and intend to try to alleviate the concerns. He . said the owner assured him there will be buffering, 40 percent more parking spaces, and less traffic than generated by the fitness center. Planning Director Susan Brody distributed a map of the area to the councilors. Building Official Larry Reed said the property is zoned C-2 General Commercial District. The State Employment Division offices are a permitted use in the zone. The building was constructed in 1976 and the parking lot was expanded to 77 spaces in 1984. He said a contractor for the State Employment Division has an interior demolition permit to begin the remodeling of the building. He discussed the proposed remodeling and said 50 parking spaces will probably be required but the lot will probably be expanded to 100 spaces. Answerin~ questions from Mr. Hansen, Mr. Reed said the remodeling will not require a public hearing and a permitted use cannot be prohibited because. of the traffic it will generate. However, entrances and exits can be changed. Mayor Obie suggested City and State officials discuss bus access to the new location, the orientation of the building toward Coburg Road, and other ways of mitigating the effect of the relocation. He wondered how pedestrians will get to the new location. He suggested State officials consider having a satellite office downtown and administrative offices on Coburg Road. Ms. Ehrman suggested a City process be established for addressing such . prob 1 ems. Ms. Schue said the petitions signed by almost 400 people which were received by the councilors should be sent to the State Employment Division. Mayor Obie directed the staff to communicate the council's concerns to the. signers of the petitions. Mr. Hansen asked the staff to consider the permits required for the relocation and remodeling very carefully so that the change will have as little effect on the neighborhood as possible. He liked Mayor Obie's idea of a downtown satellite office and suggested the Development Department pursue the suggestion. K. Eugene Representation at Expo 86 Mayor Obie said Expo 86 is a good experience. He thanked the people who worked with him during Eugene Day at Expo 86. He said vi sitors appreciated personal contact with Eugene people but many visitors from other parts of the country still remember that they were told some years ago, "Come to Oregon, but don I t stay. II He said state residents must keep proving their hospitality. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 13, 1986 Page 4