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Mr. Keller noted that the concerns of the LaC task force are basically e the concerns the City of Eugene has and he feels as positive about the proposed draft rule as does Mr. Saul. City Attorney Stan Long commented that, when the term exception process ;s heard, he thinks it is important to understand that, by terms of the Goals themselves, the exception process refers to the development of a comprehensive plan. It is an unsettled question as to whether the exception process should or will be applied to a particular land use action such as a particular annexation. He would therefore not consider the proposed rule an exception to the exception process be- cause there is no establishment that the exception applies to anything other than that it says it applies to, which is preparation of a com- prehensive plan. Mr. Saul felt it implicit in presenting the draft rule to the Planning Commission and City Council to request holding those existing appli- cations until the LCDC adopts the proposed rule and disposes of some questions. He said the Planning staff has reviewed the rule with the director of LCDC. Mr. Bernhard, Planning Commissioner, raised a question on the defini- tion of land within City boundaries. In Springfield there are islands in the city which are not incorporated, and he wonders if they are included in the boundaries or not. Mr. Saul said he did not believe they would be covered. e Mr. Delay said he supported Mr. Saul's request to hold the annexation applications until the Plan Update is finished. Mr. Saul noted that a draft of the Plan Update should be available by January 1, 1979. Mr. Long noted, however, that it may not be in effect at that time, as there could be appeals or litigation. Mr. Obie said he had a diffi- cult time agreeing to hold up annexation applications. He said those people need to be given direction. He really abhors the staff holding up annexations since July 1, feeling it is an extremely poor City management decision. He feel s it becomes "government by the staff." Manager noted that that is being done because of total confusion sur- rounding the matter and not knowing the procedures. Mr. Obie said he feels it is a Council decision, however. Mr. Long said that Council has been told at least twice that those requests were being withheld. He suggested waiting until after the January LenC meeting before ,making any further decisions on the pending annexation applications. Adrienne Lannom, Planning Commissioner, said she had trouble with terms such as "reasonably", which is included in IV (B). She would like it made clearer as to what is reasonable. Mr. Long said he thought that probably meant "don't be arbitrary". Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the draft. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Long said he would bring a report back after the LCDC hears the matter. e ~3Lf 12/21/77--4