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Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with e unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Miller said the proposed change probably would result in much traffic on the dangerous part of 11th Avenue that has only four lanes. He said the entire road should be five lanes or left turns should be restricted on the four-lane section. Ms. Schue said the Ruth property rises close to West 11th and is level along Ba il ey Hill. Consequently, commercial development will occur along Bailey Hill and may not be compatible with industrial development farther north on Ba i 1 ey Hi 11 . She said additional commercial land may not be needed on that corner because there is vacant commercially zoned land on West 11th that could be deve loped. She will oppose the motion because she does not favor commercial development north of 11th on Bailey Hill Road. Ms. Bascom reviewed the comments of the Planning Commission. She said circumstances have changed because the construction of the Eugene Parkway and improvements to Bailey Hill were not anticipated so soon when the Metro Plan was developed. She said testimony about the disadvantages of industrial trucks on West 11th was important. She said she will support the motion. Mr. Rutan said previous councils indicated commercial development on the north side of West 11th should stop at the Fred Meyer Center. However, circumstances have changed and commercial development on the Ruth property seems appropriate. He said approval of the amendment probably will result in e commercial development on Bailey Hill Road but there is both commercial and industrial development on Bailey Hill south of West 11th. He said there is industrially designated property west of Bailey Hill Road on West 11th. Mayor Obie said he sold the property he owned on West 11th west of Bailey Hill Road. He said the community needs to preserve excellent industrial sites and the Ruth property is an excellent industrial site. He said the property is only a marginal commercial site because of its impact on West 11th. He cautioned against permitting development that will result in West 11th becoming like Highway 99 North which, he said, is not a pleasant entrance to the city. He said a development similar to the Lane Electric Cooperative headquarters would be a benefit to West 11th. Therefore, he opposes the motion. Mr. Miller reiterated his concerns about the dangers on the four-lane section of West 11th. He di scussed ways to address his concerns. Mr. Sercombe pOinted out there was a motion on the floor. Mr. Holmer withdrew the motion with the concurrence of Ms. Bascom. e MINUTES--Eugene City eouncil October 28, 1987 Page 6