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~ ., e Mr. Chenkin said that the Planning Commission and staff recognized that the proposed language might not be perfect, but that it was at least a step in the right direction. He said that the language could be revised again if needed. He noted that, taken in context, the term "available" was further defined. CB 2424--An ordinance concerning zoning regulations; amending Section 9.676 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2424 was read the second time by council bill number only. ~ Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18925. I. C. Proposed Amendments to Historic Preservation Ordinance (memo and background information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Judith Rees, HCC. Ms. Rees said that the Historic Review Board had conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendments on January 28, 1982, and unanimously recommended their adoption to the council. She said that the first amendment would allow historic landmark area designation to be requested only by public bodies. The second amendment would simplify the review procedure for exterior alterations to historic landmarks by allowing staff to make decisions on those requests, with appeals of staff decisions heard by the Historic Review Board. She noted that the current procedure called for the Historic Review Board to hear requests and for appeals to be heard by the City Council. She said that in the six years of the ordinance, no appeals had been brought before the council. Public hearing was opened. LaVerne Edwards, 1260 Pres ident, suggested that instead of the proposed amendment, the Clty ordlnance be brought into agreement with the national ordinance which allows anyone to submit a request for landmark designation. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Rees noted that the National Historic Register program requires the consent of the owner for designation. She offered to answer any questions from councilors on the national program. CB 2425--An ordinance concerning historic landmarks; amending Sections 2.402, 2.403, 2.407. 2.408, and 2.409 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 8, 1982 Page 13