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e' (0001) (0042) e - M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL March 10,1975 Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on March 10, 1975 in the Council Chamber with the following Council members present: Neil Murray, Ray Bradley, D.W.Hamel, Eric Haws, and Edna Shirey. Council members Gus Keller, Wickes Beal, and Tom Williams were absent. Mayor Anderson noted thet this was the last Council meeting Hugh McKinley would attend as city manager. The Mayor expressed his personal thanks and the Council's appreciation for the manager's fine service. Mr. McKinley responded that he had enjoyed his 14 years with the city, that it was a gratifying experience because of the two mayors and the people who had served as council ~embcrs, all giving so much of their time. I - Public Hearings A. Liquor License Application - The Winery, 90 Oakway Mall COAl - New Requested by Gary OlSOl1. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to set public hearing on the application for the March 10 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 2/26/75 Pub Hrng Oregon Liquor Control Commission report indicated from interviews in the area that four objected to the issuance of the license, 17 did not object, and four were noncommittal. Staff had no reason to recommend against the application other than that the building was not yet constructed and city codes would have to be met prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Public hearing was opened'. Fred VanHerwaarden, operator of The Bavarian, a restaurant at 444 East 3rd Avenue, said he had applied for a "hard liquor" license which had been denied by the OLCC after the city's recommended approval. He said the basis of the Commission's denial was too many outlets in that area, mentioning the Charter Oak Restaurant license in the Oakway Mall at that time but since discontinued. How he was' wondering why a new establishment would be considered before his application. Also, whether the city's recommendation was considered by the OLCC. He asked what procedure he should follow if this license was granted. Manager answered that the city's recommendation is required, but it mayor may not be followed by the OLCC. Normally, if the city recommendation is negative rarely does the OLCC issue the license although they have the legal authority to do so. If the city recommendation is favorable, the OLCC frequently denies the license because of a different set of standards. There are only so many licenses issued per thousand population. He added that Mr. VanHerwaarden had the right to testify before the OLCC when this license was considered. He also had the right to re- apply for his greater privilege license. Public hearing was closed there being no further testimony. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to recommend approval of the application. Motion carried unanimously. B. Staff Appeal, Sign Code Board of Appeals variance south of 1-105, east of Coburg Road - Obie Communications Granted February 17, 1975 to Obie Communications Corporation for continuance of billboard on parcel without highway street frontage. 105 3/10/75 - 1