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e limiting factor in the policy was the amount of land to be converted: were conversion to affect five or more dwelling units, provision for additional housing was required. Ms. Bishow said that the C-l zone change that would allow a "mom and pop" store was permitted under the policy. The policy, as clarified by lane County, increased the likelihood of such changes by removing small projects from the requirement of providing new housing. In response to Mr. MacDonald, Ms. Ehrman said that she had been concerned about the possibility of further strip commercial development on Willamette Street when she had suggested the change to Policy 21. Ms. Ehrman said that Willamette Street serves as both a buffer and transportation corridor. She had been attempting to address traffic levels on the street. Her focus had been on retail uses. She suggested tabling the item to the following meeting. Mr. Boles said that the council had been attempting to preclude the conversion of residential space to commercial space without further provision for housing. Ms. Bishow said that the board had been trying to develop a statement that the council and those offering testimony could support. She suggested that removal of the last sentence in the footnote might bring the two jurisdictions to concurrence on the study. Mr. Boles suggested that Ms. Bishow return to the board to informally gauge support for the removal of the sentence. The council agreed to Mr. Boles' suggestion. Ms. Ehrman requested that staff prepare a list of the projects considered for funding through urban renewal at the June 24 meeting. She expressed concern e about the length of the agenda for that meeting. Mr. MacDonald noted that he would be absent from the meeting on June 24. He expressed concern that the Urban Forest Management Plan, included on the agenda for adoption, failed to address fire safety issues in the south hills. Mr. MacDonald urged the council to consider the staff recommendation to revise the study to address long-term issues regarding south hills development and fire safety. Mr. Boles suggested that the council postpone action on the item until all councilors were present. The council concurred with Mr. Boles. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ~~. Micheal Gleason, City Manager (Recorded by Kimberly Young) mncc 062292-730 e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 22, 1992 Page 15 7:30 p.m.