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patterns were not considered a problem, as was the loss of the medium- and high-density land. Ken Tollenaar, of the Planning Commission, stated that the minimum density assumptions are not probable densities. He emphasized that the Planning Commission recommended minimum density standards for medium- and high-density development citywide. He said that when that issue is presented to the City Council, the issue of establishing a minimum density standard for low-density development could be discussed. He said that the Planning Commission did not discuss such a standard, although he supported the concept. In response to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Lowe said that low-density development in the Willakenzie area currently occurs at three to five units per acre. In reference to the last paragraph discussing residential densities on page four of the staff notes, Mr. Boles wondered why minimum density re- quirements have not been imposed already, if they are suggested in the Metro Plan. Mr. Lowe stated that there are several proposed actions in the Metro Plan which have not been imposed. In response to a question from Mr. Robinette, Mr. Lowe said that the proposed development on Country Club Road would not significantly affect the figures in the staff notes. In response to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Lowe said that the disagreement between the Planning Commission and the Planning Team was not about specific lots, but rather, about whether the Planning Team had met the Metro Plan requirements. The magnitude of the disagreement was 300 dwelling units. He added that the Planning Team and the Planning Commission ~ also disagreed conceptually on the issue of the character of the area. e e B. North Delta Highway Mr. Lowe indicated on the displayed map the location of the proposed side- walks. He said that testimony was heard from an owner of adjacent property outside the urban growth boundary (UGB) who stated that sidewalks are not needed in that area. The Planning Team maintained that sidewalks are not needed on the west side of Delta Highway, and proposed that sidewalks be added only on the east side. Mr. Lowe said that currently, TransPlan includes a project to improve the segment of North Delta Highway with bicycle paths and sidewalks on both sides of the street. That project is based on the belief that, in the future, traffic on the highway will increase, the surrounding undeveloped land will be residentially developed, and transit needs on the highway will increase. He said that providing sidewalks on both sides of the street will allow Lane Transit District (LTD) to provide north- and southbound service. The Planning Team also expressed concern about safety, because that segment of the highway is frequently used by gravel trucKs. Mr. MacDonald clarified that the Metro Plan does not anticipate growth beyond the UGB. In response to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Lowe said that the area inside the UGB, near North Delta Highway, is designated Light Medium MINUTfS--fugene City Council 5:30 p.m. June 8, 1992 Page 3