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VI. Interim Design Criteria Policy, East Skinner Butte was suggested by East Skinner Butte Friends and Neighbors, and copies of the e submittal were previously distributed to Council members. Manager recommended referral of the proposed policy to the Planning Commission. Councilman Murray asked if the Commission was act1vely considering establishment of an historic district in this area. John Porter, planning director, explained the inventorying process underway in the westside area which included the East Skinner Butte area. He said information and data from that inventory could well indicate historic designation for East Skinner Butte. However, he hesitated in proposing any legislation until that work was finished and an evaluation of the overall area made. Otto Poticha, architect, called attention to the "special district" that was already in the zoning code which could cover the subject ar e a , this in addition to the "historic" designation already suggested. He said if the suggestion made by the East Skinner Butte Friends and Neighbors was adopted, it would require a major overhaul of the existing zoning code. He added that he thought the sugges- tion was submitted as a critique of the proposed project at 140 High Street, and he felt referral would only be wasting the Planning Commission's time. Mrs. David Filer, speaking for the East Skinner Butte Friends and Neighbors, denied the submittal was the result of the 140 High project. She said their group had been working on the e refinement plan and was told that this suggeston would have to be submitted as part of the plan, following the timetable set for completion of that work, sometime in June. On the other hand, she said, they are not able to do anything about issues arising while the refinement plan work is going on. So this site review process was submitted as an interim policy. Councilm'an Murray felt the issue was one of policy and procedure-- A the request did come from a legitimate group, recognized by the pprove city, for hearing of a proposal on a planning issue in their area. He thought they had the right to be heard. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Hamel to refer the proposed interim policy to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. VII. Banner Presentation, Lotte Streisinger Manager informed the Council that Lotte Streisinger and Barbara Neil would present to the city a banner designed by Ms. Neil File for the Craftsmanship 1976 Eugene Oregon exhibition held at the University Art Museum in September. The fair was partially funded by Room Tax funds, and the banner must be released to the city by the University before it can be used at other exhibitions. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Harne 1 , to approve, affirm and file as noted items A-H under November 10, 1976, committee and e Items A 1-7, 10 and 11 and B through H under November 17, 1976 committee. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. 58/ Minutes 11/22/76 -25