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. e e section of the Eugene Code as referred to in Item 2(a) should be Chapter 6. He read Section 6.035 of the Eugene Code into the record for clarification: Rodent Control - Premises to be Kept Clean of Conditions Attracting Rats. All premises improved or unimproved, and all open lots, streets, sidewalks, alleys and other areas in the city shall be kept clean and free from all rubbish, as well as from loose material that might serve as a harbor for rats and mice. All lumber, boxes, barrels, loose iron and material that might harbor rats shall be placed upon supports in such manner as to provide no refuge for rats and mice. Of the seven areas described in the memorandum, Mr. Reed stated that Mary's Flower Shop and Areas Band C had been cleaned up. He distributed photographs of the seven areas to the council, stating that staff felt that Area F was particularly significant. He said that he will not make a point by point rebuttal of the written objection, stating that the photographs would speak for themsel ves. The public hearing was opened. Russell Bevans, 777 High Street #222, stated that he was representing Diamac, Inc., the owners of the subject property. He felt that the issue involved a difference of opinion with regard to the period during which the nuisance had existed. He explained that Diamac, Inc. obtained ownership of the property in January and that some of the posted areas were on the newly purchased property. He added that clean-up measures were presently being performed. Mr. Bevans distributed 22 photographs of the subject areas, stating that Photographs 1 through 8 were of adjacent and nearby properties while the remaining photographs were of the areas outlined by staff. He stated that he has not reviewed the photographs taken by staff. He stated that Mary's Flower Shop and the two wood piles in Area A had been cleaned. He explained that the wood was from the existing building and was being recycled by selling the wood as firewood and heating the existing building. While staff stated that the wood should be stacked, Mr. Bevans stated that the nearby Lane Plywood Company was selling firewood from similar piles. While he said staff had issued an ultimatum that the firewood should be 12 to 18 inches above the ground, he stated that no code provision cited that distance. He said Photographs 1 through 8 demonstated other businesses not using the 12 to 18-inch requirement. With regard to Area B, Mr. Bevans stated that the pile was located behind some buildings. As stated in the memorandum, Mr. Bevans said the area had been cleaned up so that the issue no longer existed. He said the the demolition of one of the buildings in Area 0 had been completed and the material was now being recycled in Area A. He commented that the "jail" building was safe and that no determination had been made to its future use. He said that the staff statement regarding a building under demolition could also apply to any building under construction or unsightly building. Referring to Photographs 18 and 19, Mr. Bevans stated that staff had mentioned that this area was slightly improved. He said the area will be cleaned up by the contractor and the pile of debris was temporary and not a nuisance. He added that any construction debris could be considered a nuisance under the staff definition. Referring to Photographs 20, 21, and 22, he stated that staff had mentioned that this area was slightly improved. He explained MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 11, 1984 Page 8