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e e e trial Lands Study evaluated the Burkland site on more specific set of crite- ria and found that the site had serious development constraints. It identi- fied a nearby site (the Giustina site) which better meets the needs for in- dustrial uses. Regarding the need for affordable housing, Mr. Johnson noted that results of the L-COG draft Residential Lands Study indicates that over half of the Metro area population requires low-cost housing. Mr. Johnson summarized the results of a resource paper, livable Environments for Older People, which points out that housing the elderly community togeth- er in this manner would free up the housing market. Also, the elderly commu- nity typically provides low community impact, and money spent on items and services is redirected into the community. Mr. Desler, as the applicant, said that he is dedicated to the well-being of the community and highlighted the demand that exists in the community for affordable housing. Recognizing the constraints of the site to industrial development, he said that the property would better serve the needs of the community for residential use. He testified that compatibility with sur- rounding uses would not be a problem and noted that that project construction would create a positive economic impact in the community. According to the State Economic Development Department, the elderly provide a three-time mul- tiplier factor for transfer income. Mr. Desler said that many of the sur- rounding residential and industrial property owners have also have indicated their support for the project. (At 8:45 p.m., the meeting recessed for ten minutes.) F. Testimony in Opposition Mike Farthing, 975 Oak Street, testified on behalf of Neste Resins and South- ern Pacific Transportation Company, in opposition to the proposal. He said that the proposal would not be consistent with the Metro Plan criteria for changing land-use designations. Dean Trotter, 475 North 28th Street, Springfield, representing Neste Resins, testified in opposition to the proposal. He provided a brief history of the company, noting that the company's corporate headquarters is located in Eu- gene. The company is a chemical company that manufactures goods utilizing raw materials. He also noted that the company provides a significant econom- ic impact to the area. Mr. Cornacchia asked about the negative impacts of the proposed development on the Neste Corporation. In response, Mr. Trotter indicated that because Neste operates 24 hours a day, it is concerned with noise impacts on the nearby residents and the potential for complaints. Mr. Walters inquired about Neste's interest in potentially purchasing the property for future facility expansion. In response, Mr. Trotter indicated MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 6, 1991 Springfield City Council Lane County Board of Commissioners Page 5