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- Mayor Keller wondered if it might not be better to just table the resolution and wait until it was completely ready for adoption. Mr. Porter said adoption of the plan was crucial for getting CD funding for certain residential areas. He said the issue of the East Skinner's Butte area between historical and density is not as crucial as the land-use determination. The historical designation would not take place for 60 to 90 days. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to amend the motion to clarify language on Alternative 1 that the East Skinner's Butte area will be subject to further review by Council upon consider- ation of the historic merits of the area. The motion carried unanimously. e Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to amend Section 1 relating to transportation (page 15, item 1) that any new streets which function as arterials be located only on edges of the Whiteaker community, if at all possible. Mr. Obie felt it paramount to maintain that flexibility to allow the community, in the years ahead, the opportunity to speak to issues such as livability and transportation. Ms. Smith wondered whether or not the T-2000 Plan would be the primary guideline for streets and arterials. Manager replied it would. Mr. Obie then pointed out that refinement plans would have to be amended if they were not compatible with the T-2000 Plan adopted by the city. He felt the addition of these words would allow that flexibility so the plans would not have to be amended. Mr. Porter noted if the T-2000 Plan were changed and a new major arterial were placed in the Whiteaker area, the refinement plan would have to be revised because it would have major affects of the land uses adjacent to it. Readjustment of neighborhood plans would be faced when dealing with the overall city improvements. The overall plan will, in the future, require adjustments to be made in the future to refinement plans. Stan Long, City Attorney, said Council should recognize that a refinement plan is a form of a part of the substance of the general plan. There would be some extreme risks, when a policy is worded in absolute terms, in the event a contested court case later claimed Council violated a policy in the general plan. A clarification of the policy to include the notion of some exceptions is generally a worthwhile approach. Mr. Delay said he would vote no as he felt it unneccessary and that it would tend to imply Council may wish to place arterials in that neighborhood. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried with Obie, Hamel, Williams, and Bradley voting aye; Delay, Lieuallen, and Smith voti ng no. e 5/8/78--13 33%