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Terry Jones of the Planning Department presented the staff report, reviewing the staff notes of October 4, 1983. She noted that the uses that were established e under the provisions of the 1-2 zoning district as of January 1982 could expand even if not presently allowed, explaining that the theater complex could expand on its site but the commercial development proposed was not allowed under the present zoning. She stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the request and had adopted positive findings in support of that recommendation. There were no statements of ex parte contact or conflicts of interest. The staff notes and minutes were entered into the record at this time. The public hearing was opened. Jim Saul, 44 Country Club Road, representing Moyer Theatres, stated that the record was quite extensive. He said he would respond to any questions of the council, adding that he felt the staff report supported the recommendation of the Planning Commission. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. CB 2697--An ordinance authorizing rezoning from 1-2 Light-Medium Industrial District to C-2/SR Community Commercial District with Site Review procedures for property located on the southwest corner of Seneca Road and 7th Avenue West. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that findings supporting e the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of October 4, 1983, be adopted by reference thereto; 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. Councilor Hansen stated that he had read the staff notes and had followed the Fred Meyer property issue prior to his election to the council. He said he understood that a C-2 zoning buffer was to be developed, with the property to the north of this buffer to retain its 1-2 zoning. He stated that he might have a different opinion if Mr. Moyer were not allowed to expand under the present zoning, but he did not see the need to change the property in question from industrial to commercial zoning when undeveloped commercially-zoned land was available nearby. Mr. Hansen stated that he would vote against the request for that reason. Councilor Obie, in looking at the Planning Commission staff notes and minutes, stated that he agreed with Mr. Hansen. He stated that the present request was the third in that area since the Fred Meyer request. He said there was an abundance of commercially-zoned property and that the inventory of the available Light-Industrial property needed by the community was apparently decreasing. He said he found himself swayed by the original arguments made by the Planning Department staff in recommending denial of the request. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 21, 1983 Page 6