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e require firms to demonstrate 1) a need for a large site; and 2) a need for rail. She said the council could take that approach, and staff requested council direction about the range of uses and whether those uses should be linked to requirements of need. She said staff then would provide modified language reflecting the council1s desires. Ms. Brody added that the Planning Commission recommendation contained two sections dealing with the Special Heavy Industrial Area. The first definition appeared on Page 11, and Mr. Saul's suggested modification referred to that definition, she said. The second definition appeared on Page 15 and addressed some of the requirements for development in the Awbrey-Meadowview area. She noted that the new definition would cover not only the Awbrey-Meadowview area, but also the existing Enid-Awbrey area and the Murphy mill site in Springfield. Ms. Bishow suggested that the council address each of six questions individually. A. Assuming approval of Urban Growth Boundary expansion to include a 200-acre industrial park, what type of uses are wanted in the area? Ms. Wooten said she felt that no secondary manufacturing should take place on those 40-acr~ parcels, and she thought the types of primary manufacturing should be examined closely and limited to specific, targeted industries. - Ms. Schue said she supported requiring a need for rail access. Mr. Holmer said he had some reservations about excluding secondary manufacturing entirely, but he agreed with the concepts expressed about large parcels and rail access. He added that he did not want to do anything that would endanger the environment. Ms. Bascom said she favored requiring a need for rail and for large parcels, no pollution, industries that could meet the development criteria established, and as much flexibility as possible to permit both primary and secondary manufacturing that might want to locate here. Mr. Rutan said he agreed with the need for flexibility in defining primary and secondary manufacturing. He noted that industry was changing and could not always be divided into definitive categories. He said he thought goals and flexibility could be achieved by establishing other general standards, such as parcel size and environmental impact. Mr. Bennett said he thought rail access and large parcel size were important requirements. He also asked whether Ms. Wooten felt that adequate secondary manufacturing sites were available in other locations. Ms. Wooten said she had several reasons for her position. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 17, 1988 Page 6