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not have the opportunity to react to whatever proposal might result. It would have to then be referred to the Commission. Staff recommendation would involve the planners first. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all Council e members present 'v'oting a'J9, except Councilman Bradley vOl:.-;.nq no. L&B Recommendation No. 2 - Detailed development plan for area immed- iately surrounding the downtown urban renewal area with provision for an ecnlosed amll at the west end of the existing mall and high- density residential USe farther to the west. Planning Commission Recommendation - Continued commercial development and higher density residential development in the area west of down- town should be carried on through the community development process. Mr. Saul said the Commission recognized this as a long-term process aimed 'primarily at enhancing the economic functions of the downtown area, encouraging further com- mercial use and providing for high-density housing. He noted that since this recom- mentdation was made the Council had created the Housing and Community Development Commission and its work was directed primarily at the central city area. The Plan- ning Commission was saying that the L&B recommendation was a long-term process that should occur appropriately through that community development work. Councilman Keller supported the recommendation although he was not sure it should be so specific about the enclosed mall because there might be some alternative develop. Mr. Saul answered that the Commission raised that question also. He said the specific motion of the Commission was that consideration of an open mall should not be excluded, that it called for planning for that area to begin in July of this year, concentrating on expansion of the downtown mall to the west [not to exclude . consideration of an open mall] between Charnel ton and Lincoln and keeping in mind community goals and policies with regard to development of housing near the business district. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mrs. Shirey to accept the Commission's Comm recommendation on L&B Recommendation No. 2, adding that the develop- 7/9/75 ment plan must provide a means of (1) preserving standard housing Approve within the area, (2) protecting nearby residential streets from ex- cessive traffic, (3) guarding against speculative zoning pressures on adjacent neighborhoods. Motion carried unanimously. L&B Recommendation No. 3 - High use of transit facilities should be encouraged, including consideration of an all-day parking tax for improvement of transit service. . Planning Commission Recommendation - Refer to the Lane Transit Dis- Comm trict and incorporate the recommendation into the ESATS update. 7/9/75 Mr. Saul noted that this recommendation was adopted by the Council on April 28, 1975. He said the Commission felt this should be addressed through the current ESATS up- date which would COver consideration of all modes of transportation. Councilman Keller asked for an explanation of the all-day parking tax: He wondered if that would be in conflict with the Downtown Development District free parking program. He thought there should be consultation with the District's Board if there was any conflict. Mr. Saul explained that the recommendation would apply to spaces used by employees parking their autos all day, the idea being to discourage use of . private autos and encourage higher reliance on transit facilities. Those still using autos would still pay the tax and provide further revenues for the District itself. He said the program would not be limited to just the Downtown District and because it:. was aimed at:. all-day parkers would not:. conflict with t:.he free parking progra.m. 7/16/75 - 16 3~'