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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />- <br /> <br />the commission and staff's work load would not permit a broader item. Ms. <br />Nathanson noted that there are a number of ongoing studies in the university <br />area; the "University Area Issues" item will allow the commission to review <br />these other studies at once and decide if there is a need for a larger, more <br />comprehensive, university area study. Ms. Bascom did not feel that it is a <br />good time to add this item to the Planning Commission's agenda, which is <br />already too full. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson said the commission changed the priority rating on several <br />items from medium to low, to help trim staff's load. The following items <br />were changed to low priority: Zone Change and CUP Criteria, BPA Transmission <br />Line Study, Entrance Beautification Plan Implementation, Functional Street <br />Classification Map, and Sidewalk Policy. In addition, the commission added <br />PL Code Revisions to the low-priority category. <br /> <br />Ms. Nathanson said that at the commission's work planning session, staff <br />suggested ways to reduce staff's and the commission's work loads. One of <br />these is to request that Lane County hire a consultant to work on the Lane <br />County Fairgrounds Study. Staff also suggested a change in the Capital <br />Improvement Program process, such as adopting a biennial review process with <br />amendments in off years as needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Holmer said the work program would be more helpful if it indicated what <br />the studies would entail, what products are expected from the studies, and <br />how much the studies will cost. In addition, Mr. Holmer expressed concern <br />about the time frames established for ~ome of the work plan items (e.g., <br />Awbrey-Meadowview Plan Amendment, West Eugene Wetlands Study). He asked if <br />there is a way to address some of the items more expediently. Ms. Nathanson <br />said the commissioners share the concern that issues are not resolved more <br />qUickly. She added, however, that many of the issues the commission <br />considers are very complex, and it takes a long time to consider all the <br />implications of a study. <br /> <br />Pat Decker, Planning and Development Department, said there are a number of <br />issues associated with wetlands: determining the function and value of <br />wetlands resources; examining ownership patterns; examining mitigation <br />options; determining whether the State will allow development of some <br />wetlands and the extent to which replacement of those lands will be required. <br />Ms. Decker stressed that the wetlands process is very complicated. She said <br />the work program reflects the length of time it will take staff to work <br />through these issues. <br /> <br />Mike Gleason, City Manager, said that in dealing with wetlands, long-range <br />planning is very important. He said short cuts can be taken now, but these <br />may result in more work over time because inadequate work will have to be <br />done again. Mr. Gleason said the research associated with this issue takes <br />time and energy. He said the process can be shortened by hiring consultants, <br />but this takes money. Mr. Gleason pointed out that currently, Eugene is the <br />only jurisdiction putting forth money to support the wetlands work. <br /> <br />MINUTES--City Council/Planning Commission-- <br />Dinner/Work Session <br /> <br />May 22, 1989 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />
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