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e CB 4400--An ordinance authorizing the institution of pro ceedings of eminent domain for the acquisition of property interests at the intersections of Coburg Road and Bailey Lane, and Coburg Road and Cal Young Road for the purpose of installing traffic signals; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 6:0. Council Bill 4400 was read the second time by number only. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the bill be approved and given final passage; Roll call vote; all coun- cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and became Ordinance No. 19865. VI. ORDINANCE CONCERNING METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL lANDS SPECIAL STUDY City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Gary Chenkin, Planning and Development Department, stated that the one remaining issue regarding the Metropolitan Industrial lands Special Study is whether to allow business parks e in Eugene's I-I and 1-2 districts. If Priority One Implementation Strategies 4 and 5 in the amended policy report are adopted in their current form, the City would have to adopt changes to its I-I and 1-2 districts to allow business parks with the prescribed maximum areas. Mr. Chenkin said staff recommends consideration of business parks when the zoning ordinance itself is discussed, rather than now in the plan process. In response to Mr. Boles' question, Jenny Sirnio, Eugene Planning Commission, stated that although the Planning Commission did not vote on the issue, it agreed with staff's recommendation. She said the commission desires more input before a final decision about business parks is made. Mr. Boles asked whether the plan is not intended to provide clear guidance to all involved parties, rather than leaving the decision to be worked out between staff and financially interested parties. Ms. Sirnio responded that the Planning Commission expects the definition of business parks and the necessary changes to the Eugene Code to come before it in a public hearing. Bill Gary, City Attorney's Office, stated that if the council wishes to accept staff's recommendation, the proper procedure is to amend the Metropolitan Industrial lands Special Study and then consider first reading of the bill. Ms. Ehrman stated that the business park floor area maximum percentage figures in Implementation Strategy 5 and the draft industrial zoning district revi- sions are confusing and should be avoided. Mr. Boles replied that they are e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1992 Page 4 7:30 p.m.