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e inadequate buffer between the housing development and the nearby chemical plant. He would be willing to reconsider the issue, if his concerns could be addressed. Responding to a question from Mr. Green, Jan Childs, Planning Division Manag- er, said that regardless of the council's action this evening, the proposal would go before MPC with a summary of the discussion that took place when the joint elected officials took action on the matter. Mr. MacDonald said that the proposal is more likely to succeed at MPC if the council can offers conditional project support. Mr. Green moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to reconsider the Eugene City Council's disapproval of Council Bill 4306. Responding to a request for clarification from Ms. Bascom, Bill Gary, City Attorney's Office, said that if the council wishes to go before MPC with conditional approval, it should discuss what modifications need to be made to the proposal to gain full council support. Roll call vote; the motion to reconsider Council Bill 4306 carried unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Green said that he hopes that the issue of an adequate buffer between the housing development and the chemical plant will be addressed more fully in the final proposal. ~ Mr. MacDonald said that he would like MPC to consider limiting the proposed commercial developments to those type of uses that serve the needs of that particular community. Mr. MacDonald urged the council to approve the request and pointed out that the property in question has been vacant for many years and is not appropriate for industrial land. Mr. Robinette asked that MPC discuss more fully the impact of this develop- ment on the school system. Ms. Bascom said that a letter the council received from the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) expressed strong concerns with the effect of the chemical plant on the health and safety of nearby residents. She asked that this issue be explored more fully at MPC. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Childs said that MPC can recom- mend approval of the plan with modifications. However, if the final proposal is significantly different from the initial plan, it would be necessary to hold another public hearing on the specific changes. Ms. Bascom noted that Eugene Planning Commissioner John Van Landingham was skeptical that the property could meet all the necessary conditions placed on it and still be developed as affordable housing. She said she doubts that e MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 28, 1991 Page 5