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~ e sion recommended Low-Density Residential, in part due to the Medium-Density Residential development on the Walnut Grove property located to the south. Ms. Hahn added that the commission was supportive of the applicant's indica- tion that the property miaht be developed with affordable housing, which could be done with a Low-Density Residential designation. Mr. Nicholson expressed discomfort with Eugene's policy that grants annexation to property owners who want to develop their land without consideration of the impact of the planned development. Responding to a question from Mayor Morrisette, Ms. Hahn explained that the applicant indicated that the type of affordable housing development would be manufactured dwellings, which are permitted only on property designated as Low-Density Residential. Responding to a related question from Mr. Berg, Ms. Childs explained that modular dwellings differ from manufactured dwellings; modular dwellings are allowed in both Low-Density and Medium-Density Residen- tial districts. E. Closure of Public Hearina Mr. Boles closed the Eugene City Council's public hearing. Chair Dumdi closed the Board of County Commissioners' public hearing. Mayor Morrisette closed the Springfield City Council's public hearing. e F. Eugene City Council Discussion/Action Ms. Ehrman expressed support for the application. Referring to concern expressed earlier by Councilor Nicholson about the City's annexation policy, she said she supported voluntary annexation and felt that there should not be opposition to property owner-initiated annexation requests. Mr. Nicholson ex- pressed concern about automatically granting annexation requests merely based on a property owner's wish to develop his/her property. He felt that the policy encourages non-compact development, pointing out that such development is opposed in all other land use policies. Mr. Nicholson expressed support for the application, saying he did not think it should be denied on the grounds of what he felt was an unwise policy. Mr. Boles noted that the Eugene Planning Commission was reviewing the City's annexation policies and suggested postponing discussion on that topic until the council considers the commission's recommendations. Mr. MacDonald felt that Councilor Nicholson raised an important point, especially in light of Ballot Measure 5, and concurred with him that the application should not be denied based on the City's annexation policies. Ms. Bascom expressed support for the application. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Ms. Hahn said the Eugene Code does allow development on the property to occur through the PUD process. She affirmed Mr. Nicholson's statement that the property owner could earn a density bonus if the property were developed with low-income housing. e MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials December 9, 1992 Page 5