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e e e Mr. Croteau said that the Planning Commission approved the proposed mixed-use zoning district in a 4:0 decision, with one abstention. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Croteau said the criteria that is contained in the site review process should be sufficient to preserve the trees that are located on the western portion of the property. Regarding the non-retail requirement, Ms. Bascom asked whether there might be allowances made for a grocery store on the property. In response, Mr. Croteau said that under the requirements of the mixed-use district, a grocery store would not be allowed. He noted that during public testimony, many neighboring residents indicated that they did not want that type of activity permitted on the site. Ms. Bascom asked whether the 100-foot requirement would be sufficient for neighborhood notification in that area. Mr. Croteau said that all property owners with property directly adjacent to the parcel would be notified under the 100-foot notification requirements. Ms. Ehrman asked whether four councilors are enough to enact an emergency clause. In response, Mr. Gary said that the charter requires a two-thirds vote of the full council to enact an emergency clause. He added that because of the number of councilors who excused themselves from debate, it would not be possible to enact such a clause at this time. Councilor Ehrman opened the public hearing. Jim Saul, 111 West 7th Avenue, said that he is representing Media Craft Asso- ciates in this matter. Responding to Ms. Bascom's concerns regarding tree preservation, Mr. Saul said that the property owner has removed four dead trees from the property, but has every intention of preserving as many of the trees on the property as possible. There being no additional requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Croteau said that it would not be necessary to use the emergency clause at this time. The zone change application could be submitted concurrently with the 30 days required for ordinance effectiveness. CB 4310--An ordinance concerning the MU-E Elmira Road Mixed- Use District for property on the north side of Elmira Road. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Robinette, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Ms. Ehrman said that she would support the mixed-use zoning district although she did not originally support the land use change. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1991 Page 4