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e Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Miller explained that the County issues permits based on whether a medical hardship exists and a family member is involved, and does not have many of the standards being proposed in the ordinance. The County has no conditions for siting nor any conditions for removal. Ms. Schue asked about the number of residential lots in Eugene that would meet the requirements outlined in the ordinance. Ms. Hahn replied that a map plotted by the Lane Council of Governments indicates that a large number of parcels in the city exceed the square footage requirement. Answering an inquiry from Mr. Holmer, Ms. Hahn said that the mlnlmum residential lot size is 4,500 square feet. Currently, mobile homes can only locate in mobile home parks and subdivisions. Ms. Hahn clarified that the ordinance will not affect modular homes. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Lauri Thomas, 830 Larch Street, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Describing her personal situation, which involves a grandmother unable to maintain her own residence and unable to afford other care arrangements, Ms. Thomas maintained that th~ ordinance would move the community in the direction of caring for its members who are elderly, or who have suffered a head injury or major illness and are attempting to re-enter an independent living situation. e There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. Mr. Green asked about monitoring the hardship to determine the ongoing need for the mobile home permit. Ms. Hahn responded that the permit will be valid for two years. She anticipated that the City would develop a tracking system for existing permits and would notify permit-holders of the need to resubmit their applications or lose the permit after two years. She said it would be possible to reduce the permit period to less than two years. While he commended the desire to care for family members, Mr. Bennett wondered if the requirement that a lot be at least 8,000 square feet would have the effect of encouraging larger lots and defeat the commitment to compact urban growth. Mr. Bennett considered the concept of off-site open space important in issues surrounding multi-family site development and he expressed concern that mobile homes in back yards could disrupt homogenous neighborhood plans and adversely affect property values. Mr. Bennett also questioned how a two-year permit period with the option of renewal could be considered a temporary situation. Responding to Ms. Ehrman's questions about enforcement measures, Ms. Miller explained that the Municipal Court system would be used for this type of contract violation. She pointed out that enforcement activity would focus more on achieving compliance than on collecting a fine. Referring to e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 27, 1989 Page 2