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e e - Mr. Miller wondered if a market analysis had been done to determine the poten- tial demand for this kind of subdivision. Ms. Brody said no such analysis had taken place; an analysis at this point would show little more than an economically-depressed market. There have been no specific comments from developers. She said there are currently four mobile-home subdivisions within the city, all of which contain some vacant lots. Ms. Wooten opened the public hearing. Dorothy Anderson, Planning Commission Chairperson, offered background informa- tion on the proposed code amendment. She said urban placement of mobile homes had been a problem for some years. Legislative pressure had been brought to bear on many communities to provide alternative, lower-cost housing. The Planning Commission decided to experiment with newly developing areas, since many people were rightly or wrongly concerned that mobile homes in established neighborhoods could depress property values. She said people buying into these areas would know in advance that they were settling into a mixed area. Such an advantage would be absent in already established neigh- borhoods. Hearing no further requests to testify, Ms. Wooten closed the public hearing. Mr. Hansen commended Ms. Anderson for her work in keeping the City Council abreast of Planning Commission activities. Ms. Bascom expressed support for the ordinance, saying it would provide for needed flexibility in housing choices. Mr. Miller felt it was a misdirected ordinance, since talks with developers had convinced him that mobile homes often bring down the price of neighboring "stick-built" houses. On the other hand, such developments might be appropriate in limited areas. He hoped that a review clause and criteria for monitoring could be attached to the ordinance. Ms. Wooten said she looked somewhat askance at the ordinance but urged its approval in good faith as an experiment. She agreed that a review date should be attached, and recommended January 1, 1988. She asked staff to provide information to council on a pro-active basis, especially regarding dense developments of this kind in a particular part of the city. CB 2823--An ordinance concerning mobile home regulations; amending Section 9.268, 9.384, 9.386, 9.902, and 9.806 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion carried 6:1, with Councilors Wooten, Hansen, Bascom, Ehrman, Holmer, and Rutan voting aye; Councilor Miller voting nay. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 13, 1985 Page 9