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e suggested that commercial designation may not be a linear expansion and may be appropriate, given the impact of the Chambers Connector. Mr. Lilley noted that an additional access point onto the Northwest Expressway in this area was not likely. He pointed out that a County right-of-way south of Briarcliff was originally going to provide access to the expressway, but that route was not selected and is not being used as a street. Mr. Lilley said staff's recommendation was to adopt Lane County's plan changes and to wait six months before initiating any rezoning for low-density residential on Mr. Laursen1s property. Ms. Ehrman asked about the advisability of waiting another six months to better assess the impact of street widenings. Mr. Lilley responded that both the Eugene and Lane County planning commissions felt comfortable making the proposed changes at this time, based on the information presently available. Ms. Decker added that various proposals for six-month delays appear to be under consideration. One has to do with Mr. Laursen's property and would allow an opportunity for the applicant to meet with the City to explore solutions. The property owner preferred industrial designation, but the City considers the property appropriate for residential development because of the lack of access to the Northwest Expressway. At this time, the level of residential development appears to be the point on which agreement has not been reached. She noted that if the applicant wishes to build a mobile home e park at that location, it can be done with the low-density residential designation. Ms. Decker continued by saying that another six-month delay has to do with assessing the impacts of various widening and road construction projects on the south end of the River Road area. The Planning Commission and Lane County Board of Commissioners agreed that enough is known about the area, the impacts of the Chambers Connector, and the anticipated impacts of the River Road widening to make some changes at this time. Any further changes (as in consolidating additional commercial development) could be considered after a six-month period following the completion of all major road projects. CB 4156--An ordinance amending the River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan to implement the River Road/Railroad Boulevard Subarea Study by adoption of the same set of Urban Facilities Plan diagrams and text amendments adopted by Lane County (Exhibit AI). Ms. Ehrman indicated that because the feeling against strip commercial expansion is so strong among residents, she would be unable to support the option being considered. Saying she was also sensitive to the issue of strip commercial development, Ms . Bascom said that because commercial development is across the street, this situation is different than others. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 14, 1989 Page 8