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e It was consensus of Council that amendments could be offered to the proposed council bill, with staff bringing back a draft for first reading at the April 9 Council meeting. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, to amend the draft under Modification Section: Sun-Exposure Plane Regulations--to allow waiver of the sun-exposure plane regulations for buildings up to 2-1/2 stories; after that height, buildings would be subject to the regulations. Ms. Miller said the intent of her motion was the sun-exposure plane waiver should have a height limitation for buildings up to 2-1/2 stories. Above 2-1/2 stories, the buildings would have to meet the sun-exposure plane regulations. Vote was taken on the amendment to the motion which carried with all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Obie voting no. - Mr. Obie requested information from staff as to what City public improvements could be made to help develop an historical district. Assitant Manager noted the first consideration would be dollars, and whether or not the money could be budgeted. He said many of the projects suggested would be expensive. The City has historically avoided getting involved in improvements such as sidewalk benches that would result in high maintenance costs for the City. He noted a possibility could be that the public cost might be assessed back to abutting property owners. Another possibility would be for the Whiteaker neighborhood area to use some of its CD funds for investing in public projects. It was consensus of Council that staff should pursue and keep Council apprised of how the City might maintain a role in develop- ing public improvements to retain compatibility with the historic di stri ct. Mr. Lieuallen noted a variety of possibilities for funding such as the Historic Review Board applying for federal grants or the possible use of room-tax dollars. Mr. Delay noted for Council the motion before it was to direct staff to come back with changes and amendments as outlined in the discussion, with first reading of the council bill April 9. Ms. Miller felt this to be an exciting prospect with many opportuni- ties for this city. She felt Eugene was taking a big step in this kind of area designation and hoped it would work and help keep Eugene as a desirable place to live. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. - 3/26/79--13 III