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his testimony and a statement from Sustainable Eugene Economic Development (SEED) in writing. e Nena Lovinger, 1445 East 21st, said she represented the Oregon Natural Resources Council. She said James Montieth, Executive Director of the Oregon Natura 1 Resources Council, reviewed many relevant documents and concluded that approval of the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan amendment would be contrary to the area's prudent land use planning goals. She said the Awbrey-Meadowview property is prime agricultural soil and Statewide Planning Goal #3 indicates that prime agricultural soils should be preserved for agricultural purposes unless conclusive evidence proves it is not needed for agriculture. Ms. Lovinger said the Awbrey-Meadowview site should not be used for industrial development. She said the community agreed not to solicit heavy industries unt il Stub Stewart promoted his aspirations for the Awbrey-Meadowvi ew property. She said sound planning decisions should not be disregarded. She said there are 3,900 acres of industrial land within the urban growth boundary. Parcels should be consolidated to form suitable sites. Ms. Lovinger said expansion of the urban growth boundary would encourage urban sprawl and pollution. She said the Metro Plan provides for land use needs, facilities, and services for a population of 293,700. Expansion of the urban growth boundary is not warranted now. She said Mayor Obie was remiss in permitting Stub Stewart to address the council in a February work session. There being no additional requests to testify, Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. e Responding to the testimony, Ms. Bishow said a description of the Enid-Awbrey area discussed by Mr. McCulley is included in the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan amendment. The amendment indicates that urban services can be provided to the area and that the City will consider reducing the minimum parcel size to 20 acres following annexations. She sa i d the 40-acre mi n i mum pa rce 1 size designation was applied partly to justify the Metro Plan allocation for heavy industrial uses. Ms. Brody said justification for five-acre parcels in the Enid-Awbrey site would be difficult. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Bishow said the Enid-Awbrey site will be analyzed when the Awbrey-Meadowview Metro Plan amendment is evaluated. She said the Metro Plan Update will begin July 1,1987, and the Springfield Planning Commission wishes to consider all major Metro Plan amendments during the update. Ms. Brody said the update will be completed in 1990. If the Awbrey-Meadowview amendment is initiated separate from the Metro Plan Update, its consideration Will take only about six months. Of course, appeals to the decision may be submitted. A railroad spur would have to be constructed to the Awbrey-Meadowview site and the property owners indicated they will pay for the spur. Extending sewers to the site might cost $300,000. The property owners indicated they will pay part or all of that cost. Mr. Gleason said the improvements probably would be financed with a Bancroft loan. Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Ms. Brody said the Metro Plan Update process will evaluate all heavy industrial sites in the metropolitan area and will take about two-and-a-half years. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 22, 1987 Page 4