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Lorie Loehr, 1312 Piper Lane, represented the Cal Young Nei~hborhood Association. It supported the Planning staff's recommendatlons ~ and the conditions imposed by the Hearings Official. Further support ~ was stated for the Planning staff's trying to create greater liva- bility through use of the river frontage with bike and pedestrian paths. Particular support was given for the 50-foot dedication by the developers. They also supported the recommendation that devel- opers be required to have two major traffic signals at two entrances. She noted the traffic generated will increase the traffic problem with other developments occurring in that area. The conditions imposed would retain livability in this area and would alleviate some of the problems incurred in such developments. Mr. Saul noted Council had a fairly extensive packet of written materials for this particular issue. He said all the issues had been covered in that information. All three issues raised have been raised before the Hearings Official. An important factor regarding dedica- tion along the Willamette River included that all the area involved in this discussion was shown on the submitted plans as being open space and recreational area. Therefore, the requirement for dedication would in no way affect the design for the development in that area. The City Code specifically allows inclusion of property dedicated for park purposes in the overall density calculations. Regarding the issue raised of uncertainty as to where the boundary is located along the river and the creation of a no man's land, Mr. Saul said the area between the top of the riverbank and the river's edge is part of the floodway. That would not be developable land. It is erroneous that this dedication would deprive the developer of some developable land. The wording of the condition does allow for a reduction of 50 feet, if necessary, to accommodate recreational features. e He reiterated the four basic standards regarding the reasonableness of dedication in the City Attorney's memorandum. Whether or not these are similar conditions as those imposed on other developers of land, Mr. Saul said the City historically has required dedication of property along the Willamette River, even before the Greenway Plan was adopted. He gave examples of Valley River Center in 1973, and the rezoning in 1972 of the Thunderbird corner at Country Club and 1-105. The City has had a consistent posture of requiring dedication for proposals fronting directly on the Willamette River. He said the dedication requirements are consistent with applicable neighborhood goals, policies in the 1990 Plan and the Goodpasture Island Study, and Statewide Goal 15. As to what extent the developer seeks benefit, he said it does appear with the development of 2,560 units, there will be some benefit to the developer. As to what extent the proposed devel- opment will give rise to a public need for the dedicated land and improvements, Mr. Saul said the development will be a major church complex with 2,560 residential units, plus auxilliary uses generated. It is extimated there will be 5,000 to 6,000 residents residing when fully developed. The City has a normal standard of 15 acres per 1,000 population as an objective or goal that it would hope to achieve for e 2/12/79--8 12.