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e the approval of a master site plan but allows the separate phases of this project to proceed at different schedules. The PUD process will also allow the City to deal with issues of density transfer and eliminate the need to proceed through a conditional use process for both the neighborhood and child-care centers. Ms. Bohman pointed out that the neighborhood felt it very important to place the Riley House in a prominent location to make a strong statement about historic preservation and the importance of neighborhood activities. They also placed a great deal of importance on retaining as much space in the play area as possible. From Lorig's standpoint, both visibility and access to the school bUilding were important, as well as developing a site plan that would make it possible to get financial assistance from lending institutions. Ms. Bohman said that the neighbors expressed a desire to locate the child- care facility somewhere off the Lincoln site. The Jefferson Pool site and the Washington Park site have been considered as alternate locations for this facility. Discussions with PARCs staff have revealed that the Jefferson Pool site is a possibility; Ms. Bohman said that this option will be pursued. Ms. Bohman pointed out that while a strong majority of neighbors were in favor of the compromise plan at the January site planning meeting, the plan met with a slimmer majority at the most recent neighborhood meeting. She explained that many neighbors in attendance at the most recent meeting were not involved through the entire process, which may have affected the resultant vote. e Hugh Prichard, LA! general partner, presented sketches of several different configurations for this site that evolved out of the site planning process. He noted that because project financing will require the borrowing of substantial amounts of money from private lenders, the plan design which is favored by LAI makes a clear distinction between public and private property and would be easily understood by lending institutions. Harris Hoffman, LAI partner, said that there is strong support for the compromise alternative both in terms of the neighbors and the developer. He stressed the importance of continued community involvement from those community members who have been involved with site planning thus far. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Bohman said that while the opportunity to locate the community gardens elsewhere was considered, an acceptable nearby location could not be identified. Corresponding with a reduction in parking requirements, Ms. Bascom asked whether convenient and attractive bicycle parking has been worked into the process. Mr. Prichard said that several locked and secured bicycle parking areas will be made available. The council offered its general support to move ahead with the Lincoln School redevelopment as it is currently proceeding. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 21, 1990 Page 7