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e e e In response to another question from Mr. Nicholson regarding the need for commercial development in the West 11th Avenue area, Ms. Bishow said that the Commercial lands Study examined the long-term demand for commercial land based on employment growth anticipated for the area. She added that commer- cial land provides for both retail and office development. She said that the Eugene Planning Commission agreed to retain existing commercial land planned in West Eugene. In response to a question from Mr. Cornacchia, Ms. Bishow said that there is probably not a market in West Eugene for a new large shopping mall, such as Valley River Center or Gateway, because the anticipated population growth has not been achieved to support it. She said that community commercial develop- ment was more likely. Mr. Nicholson cited Policy 6.0 and its implementation strategy 6.1 as compet- ing with downtown uses because it provides more vacant land on the perimeter of Eugene, in an area where an abundance of commercial development already exists. Ms. Bishow said that the intent is to not encourage development of new outlying sites. Mr. Gleason said that there is a ratio between_ the amount of developable residential, commercial, and industrial land. He said that the Willow Creek basin and the urban reserve would support additional commercial development. He said that adjusting the ratios is possible, but would require further discussion as an issue in itself. Mr. Boles closed the public hearing on behalf of the Eugene City Council and Ms. Dumdi closed the public hearing on behalf of the lane County Board of Commissioners. D. Discussion and Action In light of the significant testimony from tonight's public hearing, the Eugene City Council agreed, by consensus, to table the discussion of the Commercial lands Study until the next available council meeting. The council tentatively scheduled the item for April 15. Mr. Rust moved, seconded by Mr. Cornacchia, to table the dis- cussion and action on the Commercial lands Study until April 29 at 1:30 p.m. in Harris Hall. The motion passed unanimously (4:0). II. PUBLIC HEARING: WEST EUGENE WETLANDS SPECIAL AREA STUDY A. Staff Introduction Steve Gordon, Senior Program Manager at the lane Council of Governments and Project Manager for the West Eugene Wetlands Special Area Study (WEWSAS), presented a brief historical account of the study and the community involve- ment process. MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials April 8, 1992 Page 7