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e the beginning of a new budget year July I, additional contin- gency funds would be available. Manager replied that the developer has the zoning clearances and is planning to proceed with the development very quickly. Mr. Lieuallen noted the conflicting two 1ssues involved were: 1) retaining view of the Butte; and 2) development of residen- tial housing near the core of the city. He said after touring the area he felt the two would be compatible even though the development might somewhat change the view of the Butte. There will be a trade-off in preserving the view of the Butte and pursuing the policy of general residences near downtown Eugene. He said he would not be in favor of stopping the development at this point. e Mr. Delay expressed his primary concerns as being preserving the historical value of the Shelton-McMurphy house, preserving the view of the Butte, and maintaining a good appearance at a main port of entry to Eugene. The plans seem to take into con- sideration keeping a buffer between the Shelton-McMurphy house and the new development; that the height of the new development will not overshadow the view of the Butte; and that it would be adding more residential options to the downtown area. He did express concern of there being no site review procedures attached to the development and requested Manager send a letter to the developer expressing the concerns that the development be done in a commendable way to preserve the value of the area. Jim Saul, Planning Department, said under the current zoning there would be no way to obligate the developers to a particu- lar plan, but when the formal application for a building permit is filed, the City Council will be informed as to the considered development. The developer seemed sensitive to the concerns and wanted to do a good job. Mr. Delay moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to instruct Manager to write a letter to the developer expressing the City's concerns for maintaining the value of the property. Mo- tion carried unanimously. 1-1,-3 Public hearing was opened on Item I-C from May II, 1977, Committee-of- the-Whole, Skinner Butte Development. Dana Davis, JUJ Willamette Street, introduced Glenn Mason, Lane County Museum, who gave a slide presentation of the historical development of the Skinner Butte area. The purpose was to explain why the Historic Review ~oard was considerably interested in the preservation of the Skinner Butte area. asking Council to be very considerate of the historical preservation of that area. ~ . 4-00 5/23/77 --5