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e e e Mr. Boles said that he has been exposed to this material in conjunction with his role on the Social Goals Committee. He said that his extensive discus- sion with Roger Boothe, regarding plans for property development would influ- ence his ability to make an impartial decision on this issue. He withdrew from further action. Mr. Green said that he has worked closely with the owner of Media Craft on this issue and felt that his contact would affect his ability to make an impartial decision. He withdrew from further action. Mr. MacDonald declared an ex parte contact and at Ms. Ehrman's suggestion, he withdrew from further action. Mr. Robinette indicated that he was contacted by a member of the news media (Russell Sadler) on this issue. He does not believe this contact would af- fect his ability to be impartial on this issue. Mr. Rutan said that he had a similar ex parte contact with Russell Sadler on this issue, and also did not feel that this would influence his impartiality on this issue. . Mayor Miller said that he has had ex parte contacts with many persons on this issue and withdrew from further action. In the absence of Mayor Miller, Councilor Rutan assumed the position as Chair. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, gave a brief staff report on this issue. He explained that this is an appeal of the Planning Commis- sion's denial of a refinement plan amendment for a change in the Bethel- Danebo Refinement Plan. Mr. Croteau briefly reviewed the criteria by which the council would make its decision. The request is for a change in the designation of the parcel from low-density residential to a mixed-use desig- nation that would allow, among other uses, the owner's video production busi- ness. The proposed change also contains language that would be included in the plan describing the mixed-use designation including allowed uses and development standards. Ms. Ehrman inquired about prior City policy regarding nonconforming uses that change ownership. In response, Mr. Croteau said that City Code permits a nonconforming use to continue until the use is discontinued, regardless of ownership. Once the use is discontinued, the property must revert to the allowed uses in that zoning district. Mr. Robinette asked how this became a conditional use issue. In response, Mr. Croteau explained that all properties in the Bethel area were rezoned to residential uses upon annexation to the city in 1964. Councilor Rutan opened the public hearing. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1991 Page 12