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e of the problem. In response to Ms. Schue's question about a property on Portland Street that had come to the councills attention, Mr. Reed said removing the rodent problem and removing unsafe injury potentials are the divisionis concern, but the normal standard of care that involves aesthetic considerations is not addressed. Mr. Gleason added that enforcing an aesthetic standard would require a separate code (Housing Code) and different system. Mr. Miller asked whether the solar ordinance is having an impact on the backlog of violations. Mr. Reed answered that an increase in the number of professionally-drawn single-family house plans could be a positive result of the solar ordinance. Regarding Sign Code violations, Mr. Reed said after updating the Sign Code two years ago, the division initiated a systematic inspection and identification of sign violations. After sending letters of notification that the division intended to enforce the Sign Code, building construction picked up again and there was insufficient staff to follow up. D. Operational Support Mr. Reed reviewed the activities of the 5.7 FTEs in operational support. He pointed out the invaluable service provided to the development community in the area of microfilm and file plans. e E. Staff Recommendations on Four Issues Mr. Reed reviewed the four issues raised by the council. Simply adding staff to the Building Safety Division does not accomplish the goals of permit turnaround because Engineering, Transportation, Planning, and the Fire Marshal are also involved in the plan review process. Additional staffing resources need to be added uniformly to all areas to keep the whole process in balance. Mr. Reed anticipated the development of a comprehensive proposal requiring council action by mid-spring or early summer. Mr. Gleason added that consideration of that proposal would be separate from the budget process. Ms. Bascom brought up the case of a zoning violation for property at 24th Avenue and Hilyard Street. She observed that the City may be acting in a heavy-handed manner in its interpretation, and she recommended that staff de-emphasize issues that are not health- and safety-related. Mr. Reed said staff strives for reasonable code interpretations. Appeals of staff determinations can be made through the management staff and on to the formal hearings officer review process. Mr. Reed described the issue of house moves as part of a larger problem related to land use and conditional uses. A permit to move over public streets is a Transportation Division concern and setting a house on a new foundation requires a building permit. Adding a time limit for completing e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Dinner/Work Session March 14, 1988 Page 4