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e CB 4326--An ordinance amending the Eugene-Springfield Metro- politan Area General Plan Diagram to redesignate a 53-acre site identified as Map 17-02-31, Tax Lots 300 and 700 from light-Medium and Heavy Industrial land use to a combination of Medium-Density Residential, light-Medium Industrial, and commercial land uses. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, 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 although she originally voted to deny the Metro Plan amendment, she believes that MPC's recommended modifications will make the plan acceptable. She agreed that Mr. Farthing's concern about the refinement plan process is valid; normally, local officials allow persons who have a vested interest in an area to make decisions about particular land use. However, land use pattern changes sometime dictate the need to make refine- ments by local officials. She acknowledged that the desire of Springfield's officials for this project has influenced its ultimate acceptance. The plan provides an opportunity to make use of property which has been vacant for a long period of time and becaus~ of the need for affordable housing, she will support the amended proposal. Ms. Bascom said that this is a reasonable compromise and indicated that she would be supporting the amended proposal. e Mr. Boles said that he shares Mr. Farthing's concern about the planning pro- cess. The joint jurisdictions should be pursuing a comprehensive Metro Plan update, rather than continuing to:make ad hoc planning decisions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Council Bill 4326 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance 19795). Mayor Miller recognized and welcomed Boy Scout of America Troop 79 in atten- dance at the council meeting. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING A STREET VACATION (CITY OF EUGENE: RICHARDSON BRIDGE HOUSING PROJECT) (SV 91-1) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jerry Jacobson, Planning and Development Department, gave the staff presentation. This vacation request involves 12th Avenue between Buck Street and Acorn Park Street. The street was created as a part of a subdivision years ago and remains undeveloped. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 9, 1991 Page 4