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e amendment are identical to the multi-unit property tax area, excluding the area south of 13th Avenue and west of High Street. Ms. Ehrman requested additional information on the Planning Commission's interest in expanding the area to include more of the West University Neighborhood. In response, Mr. Jacobson said that portions of the West University Neighborhood were not included in this amendment process because of timing constraints; adoption of this amendment would not preclude such an opportunity in the future. Mr. Jacobson recognized the sensitive nature of parking issues to residents in this area. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Jacobson said that the Lincoln School is included within the proposed boundaries. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Paul Nicholson, 1855 East 28th Avenue, spoke on this issue. He voiced concern that by reducing the amount of parking required, the burden of providing parking would be transferred from the developer to the taxpayer. Artemio Paz, 86950 Cedar Flat Road, spoke as a project designer and testified in favor of the proposed ordinance. He emphasized that, consistent with the council's goal of increasing housing opportunities in the downtown core, this ordinance provides an incentive to housing development downtown. e Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. In response to testimony from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Jacobsen pointed out that because the area in consideration is located proximal to alternative modes of transportation, the need for parking spaces in the downtown core is reduced. Ms. Ehrman pointed out to Mr. Nicholson that the parking-exempt area is generally much smaller than the area presently being designated. Because the council only looks at structures within the parking-exempt zone, it is not anticipated that this amendment would alter where structures are built. CB 4328--An ordinance concerning parking space requirements for multiple dwellings in specific downtown area; amending Sections 9.582 and 9.586 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4328 was read the second time by bill number only. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 23, 1990 Page 4