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~ Ms. Czerniak reported that the owner of six of the tax lots initiated the annexation proposal as a response to failing septic systems. Sewers are currently in place on Mayfair Street and Knoop Lane and Ms. Czerniak said property owners have indicated a preference to invest in connecting to the sewer system rather than to continue attempting to correct the septic system problems. As a result of staff inquiries, two adjacent property owners consented and were included in the proposal. Ms. Czerniak stated that the annexation is consistent with existing policies, and the proposal area is within the urban growth boundary, and urban services can be provided. For example, fire protection is currently provided by the City of Eugene under contract with the River Road Water District, and police currently provide service to properties along River Road approximately 750 feet to the east of the proposal. Included in the request is a request for concurrent rezoning of the property from low-density residential County zoning, to City low-density residential zoning. Ms. Czerniak noted that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the annexation and rezoning request. She added that approval would be accompanied by the application of the five-year tax differential plan to the properties. e Referring to a petition opposing the annexation, Ms. Ehrman inquired about opposition from nonproperty owners. Ms. Czerniak responded that only registered electors included in the annexation proposal have the right to remonstrate. Ms. Schue asked about an objection to the inclusion of Knoop Lane in the annexation and Ms. Czerniak said the Planning Commission had discussed the inclusion of the intervening portion of Knoop Lane, east of the proposal. While its inclusion would clarify maintenance responsibility, Ms. Czerniak noted that the commission had not included a 7S0-foot portion of Knoop Lane in the proposal because it was not essential and was the subject of objections. She added that the Boundary Commission would have an opportunity to include additional right-of-way when it considers the annexation. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared. Mayor Miller entered the staff notes and minutes into the record. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Ed Kashin, 150 Knoop Lane, said he would be affected by a portion of the annexation being proposed. Mr. Kashin opposed the proposal because of staff's recommendation to include the rest of the Knoop Lane right-of-way which he said would change it from an island to a cherry stem annexation. Mr. Kashin claimed that complete and correct information was not included in the announcement of the evening's public hearing. He considered Knoop Lane's inclusion in the annexation as unnecessary and recommended it not be included. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 23, 1989 Page 4