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e Ms. Czerniak said that this is a property owner-initiated request involving approximately 2.25 acres of property in the Santa Clara area. If the annexa- tion request is approved, the owners plan to develop the property for resi- dential uses. She noted that the property was purchased in the early 1980s with the intent to develop, but plans were delayed until sewer service could be provided on the property. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Czerniak said that code re- quirements for low-density residential development allow up to ten units of housing per acre. The average density throughout the city for R-l develop- ment has been six units per acre. Ms. Bascom asked about the impact of the development on schools in the area. In response, Ms. Czerniak said that the School District 4J has been informed of the development plans and has indicated that schools in the area have the capacity to serve the additional children. Mr. MacDonald asked for an estimation of emergency response time in the Santa Clara area. Ms. Czerniak indicated that the City has an intergovernmental agreement with the Santa Clara Rural Fire Protection District to provide first response emergency service in the area. The City would serve as a backup. Consistent with the agreement, the goal of the district is to pro- vide a four-minute response time. Ms. Czerniak said that she does not know whether this four-minute goal is being met currently. ~ Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Chad Roderick, 290 Wilkes Drive, identified himself as owner of the and asked the council to approve his proposal. He said that if the is granted, he plans to develop the property for residential uses. that the property is located within six blocks of a fire station on side, thus emergency response time would not be a problem. property request He noted either There being no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. MacDonald said that he supports the request, but shared with the council the concerns that the Santa Clara Community Organization has with respect to noncontiguous annexations. Responding to a question from Mr. Nicholson, Ms. Czerniak said that an incor- poration effort was made for the River Road/Santa Clara area about ten years ago. This request was denied by the Boundary Commission because it was de- termined financially unfeasible. She explained that it was determined that the proposed tax rate would not provide an adequate level of urban services as required by the State. She added that several years ago, some River Road area residents began a petition drive to initiate large-scale annexation of the area; the petition drive was never completed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1991 Page 2