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e e e Dennis CasadYt PO Box 5028, complained that public notice was not provided of the commissioners' recent discussion of tree cutting. Mr. Casady purchased land in the area several years ago with the intention of harvesting its timber and felt he should not be subject to the same tree-cutting regulations that apply within the city limits. Jim Bryson, 2030 South Shasta Loop, emphasized the importance of coherent planning that provides for the interests of all citizens. He hoped Eugene would avoid development that is inconsistent with what its citizens desire. Mond Rummelt 2030 South Shasta Loop, identified herself as a local businessperson and resident of the area where logging is taking place. She supported the rights of property owners as long as there is adequate regard for the common good, and pointed out that there is a difference between precommercial thinning and logging. Barry Davis, 1725 East 43rd Avenue, supported seeking injunctive relief or a restraining order based on the Metro Plan rather than the Forest Practices Act in order to control timber harvesting within the UGB. He maintained that the cost of enforcing the City's tree protection ordinance within the UGB would be far less than the value of preserving the trees and the city's ridgeline. Mr. Davis asked the council to encourage the County's adoption of the City's tree preservation ordinance within the UGB. Dena Bahn, 4525 Spring Boulevard, showed the council photographs of the area being logged and expressed concern about the fire hazard created by slash. She said that Goshen provides fire service to the area but is too far away to provide adequate protection to homes endangered by the logging. Mike Sobol, 3962 Spring Boulevard, said that this particular annexation request points out the need for logging regulations within the UGB. He encouraged councilors to view the area in person and asked for immediate action to halt logging activity. Carl Sheffler identified himself as an area resident who expected tree cutting to continue at an accelerated rate in order to complete the activity before restrictions are imposed. He maintained that Goshen does not provide fire protection to the area nor does any other district. There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. Mr. Gary stated that that if adopted by the County, the City's tree ordinance would allow tree cutting with a permit and logging in appropriate circumstances (consistent with the Metro Plan). He opposed seeking to enjoin logging based on provisions in the Metro Plan and zoning ordinances because a comprehensive plan usually governs the land use decisions of governing bodies that function within a geographic area but is not typically a self-executing regulation of personal conduct. The area in question is currently zoned agricultural and would be zoned residential if annexed. The zoning ordinance MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 9, 1990 Page 8