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Dayrl Nieliwocki, 259 East 5th Street, partner in New Outlook Design Construction Company, felt Council should consider the timing of the annexation as well as control that could be exhibited over the annexa- 4IJ tion. He noted the total process of planning for the development of 17 acres will have taken five years before it's finished. In regard to the costs of annexation to the city, he noted there is an existing sewer and water service to the north which would be available to that particular piece of property. He noted also the increase in building would generate extra taxes to the City which would minimize the costs of annexation. Also, he said this particular annexation will give the City some controls through the PUD process. He noted this was a chance for Council to plan a large area and to assure livability and aesthetics in the area. Those speaking against the annexation were as follows: Bill Muir, 1475 Russet Drive, representing People to Preserve Agri- cultural Land, Inc., disagreed with the procedure of annexation and concurrent rezoning. He said an LCDC hearing's officer had raised serious questions about the procedure. He also felt the urbanization section of Goal 14 should be addressed as the property is not urban in character. He noted there were 4,200 acres of undeveloped land within the city boundaries. Also, he felt the update of the 1990 Plan in process should be completed to determine the level of growth and what type of growth the City wants before annexati on of more 1 and. He cited this annexation would bring that particular area up to the 1990 level and did not feel this was appropriate. He also did not feel a need had been shown for this annexation. The development would impair ~ the natural and favorable wildlife activity and be detrimental to the .., growth of trees. He reiterated that he did not see a compelling need to annex the property at this time. Lyndon Anderson, 4975 Nectar Way, represented Southeast Firs Neighbor- hood Associ ation. He read a statement di rected to the Council regard- ing the annexation. The feasibility and cost effectiveness of the development was unknown. He said because it was part of the Amazon watershed, site specific data are needed. He cited concern over the Amazon runoff with an overburden of its capacities; the quality of water as there are septic tanks which might contaminate; quality of the air with the additional autos and traffic; and concern over the urban services boundary as it relates to the wildlife; and a request that a buffer zone be established between urban and rural areas to maintain the livability. Dan Scharbach, 4895 Garnet, called the Council's attention to the ridgeline of the wooded hills around Eugene which makes it a beauti- ful area. He felt that distinguishing characteristics should be maintained. - 3/27/78--10 ISf