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. .e }e council and Downtown Commission in providing a framework for additional growth, and a new long-range financial plan will provide a framework to accommodate growth and improve the conditions that have existed for the last ten years. Replying to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. LeBlanc said the requirement for letters of commitment in the preliminary development agreement was prema- ture. The commitment of retailers will become more evident in the next 90 days. Mayor Obie welcomed Mary Young to the Downtown Commission. Commissioners and councilors introduced themselves. Mr. Schwartz, chair of the Downtown Commission, noted that the commission had reviewed the conceptual design of the redevelopment. At Mayor Obie's request, Ron Sanetel, a consultant to the development staff, reviewed the site plan using several illustrations. The area is bounded by 8th Avenue on the north, 10th Avenue on the south, Charne1ton Street on the west, and Wi1- lamette on the east. The boundaries, however, are not fixed. There will be at least three, and maybe four, anchor stores. The focus of the development will be a central plaza. There may also be public areas for such things as the Saturday Market. All the buildings are proposed to have two stories. There will be parking below the entire development. Additional parking structures around the development will be needed. The project will intensify development in that part of Eugene. Ms. Ehrman wondered if additional parking structures around the development would be excessive. She emphasized the proximity of bus facilities. Mr. Sanetel said the prospective tenants require additional parking. It will probably become an issue because the additional structures will have to be provided by the City. Mr. Gleason pointed out that retailers make their profit during a few specific periods. The ability to park many cars during those periods is critical. Mayor Obie wondered if the impact of the structures on the surrounding neigh- borhoods could be mitigated architecturally. Responding to a question from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Sanetel said the developers will try to keep Broadway open and make it seem to be a major, urban street. Whether or not Wi1lamette is open is not important to the project. Ms. Wooten was concerned about a climate-controlled area of the project and about the area to be demolished. Mr. Sanete1 said the proposal included an area to be covered. About three blocks would be demolished and rebuilt. Elaine Stewart of the Development Department said 25 or 30 businesses will be affected. Some will go into the new development and the City will help others relocate. Mr. Holmer wondered if the cost of keeping Broadway open to general traffic and the cost of the central plaza are matters to be negotiated by the City and the developer or if any involvement of the City is preliminary and exter- nal to the development. Mr. LeBlanc said the City might have to develop the central plaza. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session February 11, 1985 Page 3