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e Ms. Bascom also indicated that she has discussed this issue with neighbors, but does does not believe that these discussions would affect her impartiali- ty. Mayor Miller also said he has had extensive discussions with staff, and had attended an open house celebration at Chambers Communication, but would not need to disqualify himself from the discussion. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, gave the staff presenta- tion. He noted that this is a first request for utilization of the minor Metro Plan amendment process, recently adopted by the council. Because Lane County and Springfield will not be participating in the process, council action will be the final action, unless the decision is further appealed. Mr. Croteau said that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. To satisfy some of neighbors concerns on this issue, KEZI studios has indicated that it would be willing to enter into a deed restriction, to limit the use of the property. He noted, however, that this agreement is not part of the Planning Commission's findings. If th~ request is approved, the commission proposes that General Office (GO) be the implementing zoning dis- trict. e Mr. Croteau informed the council of the criteria which must be used to evalu- ate the Metro Plan minor amendment process in this process. Testimony this evening should be directed to that criteria and should show how the evidence meets or does not meet these criteria. In order to determine whether to approve or deny the request the council must consider the following: 1) the amendment must not be inconsistent with Statewide planning goals; 2) it must not make the Metro Plan be internally inconsistent; and 3) it must not be the type of amendment that can only be considered in a major Metro Plan update. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Croteau said that the Hearings Official can make a decision on property zoning, regardless of the council's recommendation. He noted, however, that the Hearings Official listens very closely to the policy direction provided by the City Council and would not likely diverge from this. Mr. Robinette inquired about the recommendation of the Willakenzie Planning Team regarding this parcel. Mr. Croteau said that this parcel is being des- ignated as a transitional General Office designation. Responding to question from Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Gary said that goals 1 and 2 address the land-use planning process. Responding to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Croteau said that the applicant has the burden to prove that the application is not inconsistent with State planning goals. Mr. Nicholson voiced concern that this area has a refinement plan that is nearing completion and felt that the refinement planning process, rather than the minor Metro Plan process, would be a more appropriate mechanism for de- ciding this type of issue. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1991 Page 9