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e e e conflicted with policies contained in the Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the Metropolitan General Plan (also referenced). Ms. Lannom urged rejection of the recommended policies (page 8), particularly those that permit non-residential uses in high-density residential zones. Despite LCDC's recogni- tion that housing is permitted outright in C-2 and C-3 zones (page 56), it still orders the cities of Eugene and Springfield to "amend high-density zoning to exclude non-residential uses which may compete for development of needed high- density land..." The policy to permit existing clinics south of 13th Avenue to expand onto land under their "developmental control" is flawed. Will the council examine and evaluate the impacts on existing housing? Does the council want to guess what the Building Division will do in order to handle "developmental control"? These non-conforming uses should be permitted to replace their current development when necessary. Nothing in Chapter III-B of the Metro Plan can justify the economic expansion of existing "industry" at the cost of needed resources--high-density land (page III-B-1). Neither economic growth, per se, nor industrial development as an end in itself, is desirable. The council has replaced downtown housing as its highest goal with economic development this year. The council should clarify its position on both priorities. Until the inventory of health care needs ordered by LCDC is completed, it is premature to equate one health care system by one provider, with what is described in the Metro Plan's Public Facilities and Services Element, as essential health care services. Independent inventory and evaluation are needed. Ms. Lannom submitted statements from a speech by the Chief Deputy to Governor Atiyeh. Until it is independently determined that policies are needed to address health care services and those policies are developed, the policy additions to the refinement plan are not warranted. Ms. Lannom suggested two options: 1) Reject the refinement plan and use the policy guidance contained in the Metropolitan General Plan; 2) Return the draft to the Planning Commission with instructions to bring it into conformity with the Residential Land Use and Housing Element of the General Plan and the LCDC compliance order. Charlotte Lemon, 1280 Mill Street, Eugene, said that some of the houses on 11th, 12th and 13th Avenues are historically significant. It makes the area an interesting mixed-use area. East 12th Avenue, with peak traffic of 3,600 bicycles a day, should remain residential to avoid increased car traffic. Site review would help little in retaining the character of the area. They should not value economics at the expense of long-range stabilizing plans for Eugene's livability. Ann Blandon, 310 East 14th, Eugene, a business owner on High Street, felt small business thrives in a mixed-use area. Her customers come by foot and bicycle. It is vital to have residences in business and commercial areas. It is important to maintain the historic quality of the neighborhood for tourists and visitors. The unique area should not be destroyed. Scott Wylie, 310 East 14th, Eugene, referred to his letter submitted to council. He favored further study because of the uneven-handedness of the process. He likened the changes made to the plan to a building whose columns have been removed. He likened the "housekeeping changes" made to the plan to putting aluminum windows on Deady Hall and covering it with aluminum siding. He urged the council to return the plan to its original form. Alice Callicott, 325 East 14th, Eugene, was opposed to the City Council's adoption of the refinement plan as amended by the Planning Commission. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 25, 1982 Page 6