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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />cial-light industrial developments are listed on page 22, policy 13.4, of the <br />draft refinement plan. <br /> <br />Ms. Decker wondered if language could be included to encourage preservation <br />of the current housing stock by renovation or moving houses instead of de- <br />stroying them. Ms. Smith said that such language was included in an earlier <br />version of the refinement plan. She said that staff is continuing efforts to <br />receive funding for housing rehabilitation. <br /> <br />Mr. Walters brought up the issue of diminution of the property values of <br />houses. Mr. Leahy said that the City has done no analysis on that subject as <br />it pertains to this plan. He said that if jurisprudence interprets action as <br />a taking, payment of an amount negotiated with each household is required. <br />If the action merely created a diminution in the value of the house, then it <br />would be to the City's advantage to purchase the houses. However, most prop- <br />erty owners do not wish to sell their houses. <br /> <br />L. Elected Officials Discussion/Action <br /> <br />Mr. Rust said that designating the 250 acres of property for industrial use <br />in the Metro Plan was one of the worst mistakes in the plan. He said that <br />the total buildout for the area may occur soon and is "a nightmare for the <br />livability" of the area, with regards to traffic, congestion, and other liv- <br />ability factors. He said that instead of adding a 200-foot buffer, the re- <br />finement plan designates the area industrial up to the edge of the McKenzie <br />River. He said that the refinement plan should at least contain a minimum <br />setback. He said that perhaps that area from Deadmon Ferry Road to the <br />island area be redesignated for agriculture and open space. He said that <br />transportation projects can be scaled down to minimize the impact on the <br />environment and the community. He added that he is aware of the need for <br />industrial development in Springfield. <br /> <br />Mr. Cornacchia commented that he knows the Pioneer Parkway area well, after <br />having spent his childhood there. He spoke of the area's rural character <br />embedded in an urban setting. He stated that the area has not changed much <br />since his childhood. He said that the extension of Pioneer Parkway would not <br />only have a significant impact on the neighborhood, but it would also require <br />a total transformation of residents' living situations. He said that the <br />residents have had large backyards for many years, and now they are faced <br />with the possibility of a small backyard adjacent to a freeway. He said that <br />such a shocking transformation should not be compared to the changes that <br />Game Farm Road residents would endure if their road was improved. <br /> <br />Mr. Cornacchia stated that economics is important, as is maintenance of the <br />quality of the neighborhood. He said that two years ago, residents would not <br />acknowledge that development is needed. However, the PAC has developed a <br />proposal which not only recognizes the need for development, but also at- <br />tempts to accommodate it. He said that the PAC has suggested the trigger <br />concept, in hopes of accommodating development if and when it occurs. Mr. <br />Cornacchia suggested that the elected officials approve the concept of trig- <br />gers. Subsequently, a group would be formed containing elected officials, <br /> <br />MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials <br /> <br />January 29, 1992 <br /> <br />Page 15 <br />
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