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Mr. Lieuallen said this issue pointed out a major concern of groups allover the city who are trying to adopt refinement plans for their neighborhoods, but find themselves confronted by building booms and tit major developments before they have a chance to get their planning com- pleted. He felt it encumbent upon City Council to slow down the major development and inform the neighborhood groups that the Council is con- cerned. He said the runaway change that is occurring is difficult for neighborhoods to adjust to and it could preclude any positive neighborhood redevelopment. It was noted in response to a question from Mr. Haws, that these parking structures are acceptable in any C-2 zone. Mr. Haws then indicated that until the Council changed that policy, such structures would continue to be built. Mr. Long emphasized again the point that if a building permit is applied for and meets all requirements of the City Code, it has to be issued. Staff should not delay such issuance, as it might leave the City open to a lawsuit. Mayor Keller noted the dilemma in that there is a neighborhood group attempting to propose a refinement plan for its neighborhood, and yet a very outstanding hospital that has responded well to community needs but which needs extra parking space. He felt it very important that the hospital staff take time to sit down with the neighborhood groups and discuss their concerns. He noted the good rapport in the community the hospital has had previously. Mr. Lieuallen wondered if the hospital had considered another location for the parking such as the northeast corner of 13th and Hilyard. Mr. Rennie said the hospital officials have looked very carefully at property in the area; the northeast corner of 13th and Hilyard is designated for other uses by the hospital. e Mr. Delay was not questioning the hospital as a good orgnization, but also noted up-to-date zoning was needed for this particular part of town. However, he felt this was a significant development and needed full consideration. He noted the issues of the traffic congestion, the poten- tial preservation of the multiple-small shops on east 13th raised signi- ficant questions that are not addressed presently because there is not a forum in which to address them. Mr. Long said there were some options that exist for Council, although a building permit must be issued. However, if Council did not wish that to occur, it would have to take some legislative action soon. It is conceivable to impose some legislative change in that area so long as the city does not delay issuance of a permit. Thus, he noted Council was talking about a moratorium. In a question from Mr. Haws regarding C-2 zoning and such parking struc- tures, similar to that proposed by the Hospital, Mr. Saul reviewed several areas of C-2 zoning around the city where such structures would be allowed: 29th and Willamette, Highway 99, a band surrounding the central area, and Oakway Mall. Mr. Haws said he had assumed that that type of parking structure would only be in the downtown area. He wondered whether restrictions could be imposed such as certain heights within certain ~ areas. Mr. Saul said Council should be aware of several things in that 4-26-78--6 l<f'