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e e - were developed with single-family dwellings and that the remaining parcels were used for a trucking business, an art studio and gallery, and EWEB facilities. He noted that request for consideration of the Hutchinson property as a part of this request had been withdrawn. He said that staff had invited the EWEB and Hansen properties to join in the request in view of their location with respect to other properties involved and that they had done so. Mr. Hayes referred to a letter on the request from EWEB and noted that EWEB wished to remain neutral and not take sides in favor of or in opposition to the matter. He said that Tax Lot 4200 on the corner of the properties involved, owned by William and Patricia Leonard, had been brought into the request under triple majority provisions. He said that the Leonards were not opposed to the annexation and rezoning but were not in a position to partition to join the request at this time. Mr. Hayes said that additional written testimony in opposition to the request had been received from John C. Neely, Jr., 1600 Horn Lane, subsequent to the Planning Commission hearing and noted that copies of this letter had been distributed to councilors. Mr. Hayes said that if the council approves the request for those properties requesting C-2 Community Commercial zoning, staff recommended application of the site review suffix. He noted that for the three acres owned by EWEB, staff recommended R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning. Mr. Hayes said that the City had an agreement with the Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District for provision of fire protection to the subject properties. Mr. Hayes suggested that the council's motion include approval of a vacation now being considered by Lane County of portions of Edgewood Road which had previously been dedicated as public rights-of-way. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by councilors. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in support of the rezoning request: Isaac E. Pankratz, 3887 North Clarey, represented area construction trades. He said that if the property is annexed to the City, a large development will be built, which will provide jobs for area construction workers currently experiencing 75- to 80-percent unemployment. He said that, once built, the development would provide 200 to 250 permanent jobs in the area. He urged the council to help fight the recession and create jobs by approving the request. Donald Smith, 22221 East Irwin Way, represented the Carpenters' Union local for the Eugene-Springfield area. He said the union supported the $6 million project and felt there was an economic need for the project. He noted that the Metropol- itan Area General Plan designates the subject area for commercial development. He said that there was 82 to 85 percent unemployment in the carpenter's union. He said the proposed annexation would help spur economic recovery for the area. Dick Danielson, 1 East Broadway Mall Walk, represented the Hayden Island Corpora- tion. He said his clients did not object to the application of the site review suffix to the 19-acre parcel, as recommended by staff. He noted that this was a voluntary annexation, sponsored by the Hayden Island Corporation. He said that MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 14, 1983 Page 7