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Jim Croteau of the Eugene Planning Department reviewed the background material. He distributed copies of an October 12, 1987, letter to the City of e Eugene from Helen Lorenz and an undated letter to Joint Councilors from Boyd Iverson. Mr. Croteau said the request concerns properties between 23rd Avenue and 24th Place on Willamette Street. The applicants would like to have the properties rezoned to GO General Office but the proposed Metro Plan amendment must be approved first because the properties are now designated for residential use. He said the Eugene Planning Commission recommended denial of the request, the Springfield Planning Commission recommended approval of the request, and the Lane County Planning Commission deferred to Eugene's decision. Mr. Croteau said the issue in the amendment concerns the character of the neighborhood. The traffic generated by general office use would only be about 200 more daily trips than would be generated by the existing R-3 development. Answering questions from Mr. Miller and Mr. Holmer, Mr. Croteau sa i d the applicant indicated that the existing housing probably would be converted to office use if the amendment and rezoning are approved. The cost of street improvements has not been discussed with the applicants. Dick Briggs, 80 West 23rd Avenue, said the amendment should not be approved because a commercial designation would permit many uses that would not be appropriate. He said the City should encourage the consolidation of properties and road access along Willamette Street. There being no more requests to testify, Ms. Larson closed the public hearing. e II. ACTION ON AMENDMENTS Mayor Obie noted that the Eugene City Council is scheduled to act on the amendments before the other elected bodies. He di scussed the impact of approval or denial of some of the amendments on Eugene. Ms. Larson said the Spri ngfi e 1 d council ors wi 11 take note of the Eugene council.s action. Ms. Larson adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1. BLR/mncc1014 e MINUTES--Joint Springfield, Eugene City Council October 14, 1987 Page 7