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;. __I e Ms. Miller reviewed the other Planning Commission recommendations: 1) The South University Neighborhood Association segment be deleted, because SUNA did not endorse the plan draft; 2) A definition of "policy" and "proposal" appear at the beginning of each policy and proposal section; 3) Changes in the intro- ductory text; 4) Small changes in the Transportation and Parking, and Public Service and Facilities elements; 5) The terms "path" and "processiona'" be deleted; 6) Proposal 7--Emerald Canal--be deleted; 7) In the Land Use, Housing, and Commerce element, the Introductory text be changed, and other amendments summarized by Mr. Thwing. Additions to the plan regarding commercial interests in the plan area are recommended. The map and text in the Land Use Diagram section is clarified but remains essentially the same. One recommendation is to make housing an outright use in the commercial zone, and another is to reduce the residential parking requirement. The R-3/R-4 hearing is on the council agenda for February 8, 10, and 17. Several letters had been received and given to members of the council. The letters were from Sacred Heart Hospital, Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee, Lane County Medical Society, Stephen Brye, and Dale Fisher. Public hearing was opened. Testifying in favor of the Planning Commission recommendation: e Ed Mahn, Chamber of Commerce Subcommittee on Land Use, said that they sought a balanced solution for competing land uses. Economic issues in the area were not addressed in the neighborhood plan when clinics were not allowed in certain areas. The Chamber did not get all they desired, but members felt that they had input into the plan, whereas the initial plan had had limited input from vested interests. No businesses were represented. He urged the council to review the minutes of the past meetings. Tom Slocum, 540 Oak, said this plan contained business and commercial elements that the original plan lacked. Intense feelings had surfaced in the five years it took to develop the draft plan. The plan is a reflection of the neighborhood charter which prohibits fair and equal representation by all who have an interest in the neighborhood. Property owners and businessmen have not been allowed to vote. The neighborhood association should be representative of all the interests in the neighborhood. The unresolved issue of R-3/R-4 is a cornerstone in this plan. He urged the acceptance of the Planning Commission recommendation. Sister Monica Heeran, Administrator of Sacred Heart Hospital, explained the wide geographic area the hospital serves, and stated it is the second largest employer in the area. It is important to the community it serves. The hospital felt the original plan did not address the needs of the hospital and its support services, so they were opposed. The Planning Commission provided a fair hearing. They believe that the recommended plan is a good compromise and they support it. e Dr. Dennis Collis, 677 East 12th, representing the medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, said they became involved when the West University Refinement Plan document was presented to them. They appeared before the Planning Commission. The compromise before the council would allow physicians to practice close to the hospital. For the good of the patient and the future quality of care, the council should accept the plan. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 25, 1982 Page 2