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enlightened community, not to change the existing ordinance in the interest of an energy source that is environmentally safe and enhances local se If- e reliance. Richard E. Miller, 2460 Macabar Dr., is a member of the Eugene Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and a member of the Planning Land Use Subcommittee. He said he is in favor of the amendments because they transfer the cost of the solar heating system to those who benefit from the solar ordinance. If a person wants the benefit of solar access, he or she should purchase it, he said. Sally Weston, 2595 Highland Dr., said she is appearing before the council on behalf of the League of Women Voters. She asked the council to heed the advice of EWES and retain the existing solar access ordinances. She noted the ordinance is already a compromise for those on both sides of the solar access issue. She said individuals should be able to make their own choice about access to the sun and not have it dictated to them by what gets built on neighboring lots. Mayor Obie closed the public hearing. He asked if staff has any response to the public hearing. Mr. Croteau responded to a suggestion from Mr. Bennett that the City conduct a review of the ordinance after six months. He said staff is suggesting that a review of the ordinance, if passed, take place one year from the recommended implementation date of December 1. A six-month review would fall at the beginning of the next construction season and there would not be enough time to measure its effects. He said staff will be following what occurs in the e Portland area and giving regular status reports to the council. Rega rdi ng the comments by Mr. Rich and the undeveloped lots in the south hills, Mr. Croteau said there are exemptions within the solar access ordinance that address steep slopes and heavily wooded lots. In no case would someone be prohibited from building a structure on a particular lot. Concerning the high cost of slope studies cited by Mr. Iverson, Mr. Croteau said the kind of information required by the building permit is contained on contour maps, which are available to the public. He said he is available to answer questions, although more technical inquiries should be addressed to Les Tumidaj, a private consultant with the Planning Department. Mayor Obie recessed the meeting at 9 p.m. for a short break. Mayor Obie reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. He asked the council if they had any questions for staff. Ms. Ehrman asked Mr. Tumidaj what the difference is between a 3-, 5- or 6- percent slope adjustment. Mr. Tumidaj responded that during discussions about the amendments, home builder representatives sa i d 3-percent slopes are difficult to measure. He said it was decided that slope calculations of 5 percent are an easier increment to work with. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 16, 1987 Page 6