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rec?gnizedthe existence of the sand and gravel operation by virtue of county zoning and said that could not be ignored in making a decision on this propo- sal; Also, problems would be encounter~d with designating the area as open ~ spaqe - lack of funds for acquisition and development as park lands, and weigh- ~ ing ,the need for parks in this area as opposed to other areas of the city. Mr. Murray had reservations about the proposed commercial zoning if it was to be large enough to accommodate a regional shopping center because he was against further development of that kind in that area. He said that letting residen- tial development occur as now zoned wouldn't seem to be any better than at a slightly higher density given the concerns expressed about existing conditions. With 'regard to amendment of the General Plan, Mr. Murray felt the outcome of a Plan review would result in the same proposal for multiple and varied uses presented at this time. He said it appeared there was demonstration of public need in that corner of the city for some very mixed transitional uses, and the package presented seemed to solve it in the most comprehensive way. He was not completely comfortable with the proposed rezoning but given the need for addition- al housing that this proposal speaks to, he said, he would be in favor of the change recommended. Councilman Haws said he didn't want to see the area developed entirely in commercial uses, nor did he think all residential use would be proper. He thought a compromise between the two was correct but he didn't know what that would be and for that reason he would take the position against the rezoning as proposed. Councilwoman Shirey expressed concern for people living in such an area unsuited for residential use because of the noise situation. She did favor the commercial use proposed, but doubted that a "sense of community" feeling would exist for people living in that environment. That feeling was not being increased now, she said, because of the existing housing in an undesirable place. Councilman Bradley felt the proposed rezoning was premature - the commercial study which might give indication whether more commercial uses were desirable had not yet been adopted, the 1990 Plan did not designate this area for commercial use based on the Willakenzie Plan which considered the Eugene Sand & Gravel a temporary use. He thought phasing the proposed changes over the next 10 to 15 years might be more appropriate. He moved that this request be tabled and a General Plan review made for amendment as it would apply to this area. There was no second. Council Bill No. 712 - Rezoning to C-1 PD Tax Lots'1002, 1200, and. 1204 north of Greenacres Road east of Delta Highway, read for the first time on January 27, 1975 and held, lacking unanimous consent for second reading, was read the second time by council bill nuffib~r only, there being no council m~mber present requesting that it be read in full. ,Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to adopt findings as set out in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of December 17, 1974, and that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, Council members Murray, Keller, Hamel, and Mayor Anderson voting aye; pouncH members Bradley, Haws, and Shirey voting no, and the bill was declared passed and numbered 17242. 2/10/75 - 4 4eo (0947) (0959) .' (0970 ) (0772 ) .