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~ VI. PUBLIC HEARING: WEST UNIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Declaring a potential conflict of interest because of his trusteeship of Northwest Christian College, Mayor Miller excused himself from consideration of this item and Council President Schue assumed the chair. City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Teresa Bishow, Planning and Development Department, reported that the Historic Review Board and Planning Commission developed a series of recommendations that address historic resources in the West University Conservation and Development Project area. The highest priority recommendation forwarded by both bodies calls for a program to preserve the historic and natural features that contribute to the Millrace area. Implementation of this program would involve creation of a Special Development Zoning District and a Historic District that would be designed to encourage economic use of historic structures, enhancement of the Millrace, and balancing both housing and commercial needs of the areas. In addition, the program could address improvement of the Millrace waterway, provision of greater public access, and better maintenance. Ms. Bishow reported that Jerry Marlow of Hotel Management Associates in Beaverton had called earlier in the day but was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Marlow's firm recently purchased the Campus Inn at 390 East Broadway. While he indicated his general support of the Special Development District, Mr. Marlow asked to be kept informed regarding the City's creation of the district's provisions. e Mr. Bishow also reported that Barney McCabe of Commercial Investment Properties had requested that the written record remain open until May 15 at 5 p.m. Council President Schue opened the public hearing. Michael Shellenbarger, 1820 Olive Street, spoke as chair of the Historic Review Board, which considers the Millrace area its top priority issue. He described the Millrace as one of Eugene's most significant historic resources and asked the council to approve initiation of a study to explore its designation as a historic district. Jenny Sirnio, 95 Bradford Court, serves as the Planning Commission representative on the Historic Review Board. She described the commission as committed to preserving the historic character of the area and supportive of its continued economic growth. Ms. Sirnio reported that the commission had agreed that a special development zoning district was a practical way to address conflicts and provide direction on ways to allow housing and commercial development while preserving the historic integrity of the area. The commission has not yet discussed the criteria for establishing such a district, nor considered development standards, proposed uses, or design guidelines. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 14, 1990 Page 6