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e e e The commission unanimously chose correcting the plan/zone conflicts in the Eugene Commercial lands and Industrial lands studies as the first priority. This project is scheduled to begin after the adoption of the two studies. Three projects received six votes each for a second priority status: 1) update of the Whiteaker Refinement Plan, which has not been updated since 1978; 2) transportation-related zoning revisions regarding the City Council's transportation goals, the State Transportation Planning Rule, and implementa- tion priorities of the Commercial Lands Study and the Willakenzie Refinement Plan; and 3) the Residential Lands Study. All three projects are scheduled to begin in July 1992. Mr. MacDonald stated that he strongly supported encouraging alternative modes of transportation and agreed with the high priority status it was given by the commission. He said that City Council priorities and Statewide mandates provide an opportunity for cooperation and coordination of the Planning Commission and the City Council to work on land use and transportation issues. Ms. Sirnio continued that the Airport Vicinity/Highway 99 Refinement Plan and the Growth Management Review Implementation each received five votes for the third priority status. She mentioned that the Airport project provides an opportunity for the commission to engage in proactive planning in an area that is not fully developed. Ms. Ehrman arrived (5:50 p.m.). Regarding the Growth Management project, Ms. Sirnio said that last year the commission focused its discussions on the annexation policy as it applies to the River Road/Santa Clara area. She said that this year, the commission will broaden its discussion to include overall policies as well as different strategies for different areas or neighborhoods. Revision of commercial zones and establishing minimum densities for medium- and high-density residential development each received four votes for a fourth priority status. Revising commercial zones would involve reviewing the City's overall commercial zoning regulations and would address use and design recommendations from the Eugene Commercial Lands Study. Mr. Tollenaar added that this would provide the commission with an opportunity to clearly distin- guish the neighborhood commercial zone. Establishing minimum residential densities would also involve amending the Eugene code. Ms. Wojahn stated that each commissioner was limited to a certain number of votes, but that all projects have full support of the commission. Regarding the coordination of transportation and land use planning, Mr. Evans emphasized the importance of community education. Mr. Boles stated that a framework must be developed that allows City Council, the Planning Commission, other jurisdictions, and all other neighborhood organizations to be involved in land use and transportation planning. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Planning Commission-5:30 May 26, 1992 Page 2