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. , , e and present that information to the Board, then to the Planning Commission, and ultimately be presented to Council. She felt it absurd to be engaging in all this work if, in effect, the high density was going to be given to that neighborhood area; she felt also, after the fact, it would be hard to convince land owners there is a concern for hi storical val ue. John Hogan, 1685 East 24th, objected to the East Skinner's Butte area along High Street being zoned high density. As a resident of Eugene, he felt it was a primary link between city center and the park and river. The cultural, educational, and historical quality were unique and special for the city. He felt an historical designation would be best; however, if that were not possible, he would prefer the 20 units per acre over 30 units per acre. He said the difference would be noticeable and, therefore, he supported Alternative 1. Ann Ramp, 918 Lorane Highway, represented the Crest Drive Neighborhood Association, which had unanimously agreed that the East Skinner's Butte area should be saved. It was only a small three-block area and the group felt it should be saved as an historical value. David Hammer, 70 Fairway Loop, was a property owner on 2nd and High. He agreed with increasing the density in the area. The vicinity is close to the downtown area, parks, and other services, and high density would be the best use. e Laura Johnson, 1810 Fairmount Boulevard, owned two adjoining lots on West 3rd Avenue, between Taylor and Almaden. The present zoning is M-2. Two small houses are being planned for development of a small commercial garage and office space. She felt this entirely appro- priate use for these two houses in the area as the surrounding area has many commercial uses. The trend toward residential use of the area is not appropriate for this block. She requested a change in zone back to to M-2 to allow her to proceed with the planned business. James Witzig, 335 Mill Street, owned several pieces of property near 345 Mill. He supported Alternative 2 for higher density in the area for the reasons stated by staff and Planning Commission. He said, hi storically, that area was zoned R-4 because it was wi thi n easy walking distance of the downtown and could support high-rise develop- ment. He objected to the historical status of East Skinner's Butte area, saying there was nothing that resembled eras of Eugene history, but was much more recent development. It was his feeling that histor- ical designation could be applied to any part of town, depending on the phase anyone was looking for. Regarding site review proposals, he felt they were unduly burdensome to any developer in the area. , - Phillip Dole, 930 East 21st Avenue, stated although he was a member of the State Advisory Committee of Historic Preservation, he was not speaking for that committee. He was against any increased density as presented in either Alternative 1 or 2. He felt the historical designation should be the first consideration, that it should be 5/8/78--7 3~'