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Ms. Schue pointed out that the study recommends the properties on the west side of Willamette between 19th and 22nd avenues be rezoned from R-3 to R-2/10. e Answering questions from Mr. Miller, Mr. McKinley said the zone changes were recommended to make zoning conform to the Metro Plan Diagram which indicates the west side of Willamette should be low-density residential development. He said R-2/10 is low-density. Another reason for the change is concern about access on Willamette for additional dwelling units. He said the owner of three parcels on the west side of Willamette south of 19th Avenue would like to retain the existing R-3 zoning. City Attorney Tim Sercombe recommended a change to subsection 2 b. of the Traffic Circulation Component on page 2 of the Central Eugene Parking and Traffic Circulation Plan and, after some suggestions from councilors, the following change was agreed upon by consensus (material in parentheses should be deleted; underlined material should be added.): 2 b. Converting Willamette to a two-way street between 13th and 20th is not currently recommended because of potential impacts on adjacent neighborhoods, pedestrian and bicycle safety, parking loss for businesses, and the undetermined effect such a conversion would have on weekend IIgut cruising.1I (It is recognized that Willamette Street north of 13th is in transition.) The issue of converting Willamette between 13th and 20th avenues to two-way traffic may be reviewed two years after adoption of this plan or sooner should significant changes (such as a major development, modifications to the e street system, etc.) occur ~ (on Willamette north of 13th.) Res. No. 4048--A resolution adopting the Central Eugene Parking and Traffic Circulation Plan as amended. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the resolution. Mr. Holmer said he will oppose the resolution because the plan reflects the Planning Commission recommendation which deleted a commitment to finance parking facilities by development (user fees) from CATS (Item 6, page 4). The motion carried 6:1 with Councilors Ehrman, Schue, Bascom, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett voting aye and Councilor Holmer voting nay. CB 2974--An ordinance adopting the South Willamette Subarea Study. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1987 Page 7