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ordinance after six months to evaluate other possible solar access calculation formulas, as well as update itself on what other cities are doing. e John Reynolds, Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, asked the City Council to make no further compromises on the solar access regulations. Brent Rich, 2022 Jefferson St., is an employee of Cuddeback Realty Co., which is developing a 39-lot complex in the south hills. He sa i d severa 1 of the builders who want to construct houses on the complex are unable to do so under the existing ordinance. He said it is unfair for Cuddeback, which for nine years cooperated with the City to meet existing ordinances, to now be told they cannot build on several of the lots that were created in accordance with the requirements. He said Cuddeback supports the amendments because they would make it easier to build on more of the lots. Vivian Wearne, 1510 Em Ray Drive, said she supports maximum solar protection and urged the council not to change the existing ordinance. Rawlin Westover, 4034 Main, Springfield, President of the Oregon State Homebuilders Association, said the association is concerned with solar access even though it negatively impacts the building industry. He asked the council to vote in support of the amendments. Tom Scott, 2018 Orchard St., said he is in favor of the present ordinance. He said solar power advocates are anxious to work with the home builders to integrate more solar technology into new homes. He said electricity costs have increased 300 percent in the 15 years he has been involved with solar e systems. He pointed out the solar energy industry supported the home builders in the early 1980s during the building slump. Extending the fence height would deprive solar-heated homes of $1,000 in the tax credits passed by the Legislature, he said. Richard Britz, 37 W. 13th Avenue, Suite 201, said he is a registered architect and President of Pacific Basin Shelter Co. He urged the counci 1 adopt the ordi nance without further restrictions because of the growing number of architects who are attempting to put solar energy to work for private and commercial clients. He said the ordinance would protect conservation-based jobs and encourage innovative solar design programs. Boyd Iverson, 2670 Bowmont Dr., said he is concerned the existing ordinance will restrict people from building new homes. He said there is high concern for building homes that are energy efficient, but only about 5 to 10 percent of those potential home builders are interested in pursuing solar technology options. He asked the council to pass the amendments as a protection to those who do not want solar as well as those who do. Craig Patterson, 2410 Monroe St., told the council he has voluntarily signed an agreement with his northerly neighbor guaranteeing their solar access. He said he is also a contractor specializing in solar construction. The larger question before the council, he said, is whether the City wants to pursue a renewable or nonrenewable energy path. He urged the council, as members of an e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 16, 1987 Page 5 --..