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~ Mr. Lowe said that testimony from Mr. Jones, a property owner, cited his request for relief from the proposed height limitation. Another property owner is requesting the limitation be extended to 595 feet, for development on Tax Lot 200. The elevation of the site in question is 556 feet. Currently, the code allows development of 20 to 25 feet. Theoretically, a structure of 30 to 32 feet could be built. With that elevation and height limitation, the height of the structure could be 588 feet--three feet above the height limits proposed in the plan. Mr. Lowe said that Tax Lot 200 is adjacent to the park. Its elevation is about 570 feet. e In response to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Lowe said that no detailed design exists for the park. He added that the policy contains a clause allow- ing park facilities. Mr. Bascom commented that allowing a structure that exceeds the suggested height limitation by only ten feet would not spoil the viewshed or compromise the value of the park. She preferred remaining flexible and working with the developer. Mr. Nicholson suggested allowing a structure of 588 feet, thereby only exceed- ing the recommended standards by three feet. Mr. Tollenaar explained that all property on the butte can be developed at a height limitation of 585 feet, without undue excavation hardship, with the exception of lot 200. He said that the Planning Commission recommended allow- ing the structure on Tax Lot 200 to exceed the height limitation because it did not want to prohibit the developer from building a two-story house. Mr. Tollenaar was unsure how a 588-foot structure would effect the viewshed from the Butte. Mr. Nicholson pointed out that the house on the east side appears to exceed the height limitation. Mr. Lowe was uncertain of the height of the structure and indicated that its development history was not accessible. Mr. Boles expressed frustration about staff's lack of information about whether existing structures comply with existing standards. E. High Density Metro Plan Amendment on Country Club Road Mr. Lowe said that a high-density residential designation was requested for a 12-acre parcel on Country Club Road, east of the Eugene County Club. Mr. Lowe indicated that staff supports the proposal. Mr. Robinette wondered if Mr. Farthing's client would be willing to construct a restaurant along with the proposed residential development. Mr. Boles objected to opening a dialogue with the public, since this was not a public hearing. F. Ayres Road Mr. Lowe presented an overhead of Ayres Road, and noted nearby commercial and residential developments. He said that the plan proposes to improve Ayres e MINUTES--Eugene City Council 5:30 p.m. June 8, 1992 Page 5