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Public hearing was opened. William Powell, owner of the property, said that building even four units to the acre on a two-acre site would result in less density than now exists in that area _ ~ about 4.43 units per acre. He said he had agreed to retain a landscape architect, one of the requirements specified by the Planning Commission, so that open space would be maintained as well as aesthetics of the property as they now exist. A gentleman living at 3984 Onyx Street was opposed to continuing Onyx Street and allowing multiple-family housing in this area of single-family residences. He said the street was originally planned as a hammerhead turnaround, and he could see no way for it to accommodate two-way traffic with parking on both sides. He didn't under- stand why people owning property there now should have to pay for improvement of that street to facilitate the use of one person's property. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Council Bill No. 1138 - Rezoning to RA-SR area east of Onyx Street and west of North Shasta Loop was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Council member present requesting that it be read in full. Mr. Haws moved second by Mr. Hamel that findings supporting the rezoning as set out in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of April 6, 1976 be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Councilman Haws asked if staff Mr. Saul cited recent projects Heights - with which there had had encountered any problems with cluster deve1opments.~ - one at Laurelhurst and Royal, and one off Hawkins ~ ~ been no problems with the cluster development approach. In response to Councilman Bradley, Mr. Saul said approval of this rezoning did not constitute approval of the cluster subdivision, that would take place when plans were submitted during site review procedures. Rezoning does not automatically approve subdivision or a development plan, he said. It is the midway point and is essential in the process of developJjlent through the site review procedures. Councilman Murray asked about the question raised on city policy with regard to payment for street improvements. Don Allen, public works director, said property on Onyx Street other than that directly involved in the subdivision would not be assessed for the extension except one corner property. Councilman fradley asked how the public need would be satisfied with this rezoning, what criter~a was used for that determination. Mr. Saul answered that public need was dealt with only when going from one zone to a more intensive use, not when applying site review procedures. In this instance, he said, attachment of the SR suffix actually would result in more restrictive use. He called attention to standards set out in Planning Commission staff notes. Vote was taken on the motion for adoption of findings and second reading as stated. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Haws moved second by Mr. Hamel that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 17634. e -:;- 5/24/76 - 6 dJo1