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Resolution 3103--Amending the Eugene Master Bikeway Plan was read by number and title. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. - Mr. Haws was not opposed to the building of bike lanes, but did not see any justification for the Terry Street north-south bike path. Mr. Hanks replied the path would be built in conjunction with road improvements to provide a north-south path. It is anticipated that area will expand and develop, and this would be a mode of transporta- tion for residents. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously. B. Hest Eugene I ndustri a 1 Study (WElA) Study and Pl an Draft--materi al s distributed. Pat Decker, Planning Department, said the West Eugene Industrial Study and Plan Draft represents a refinement of the 1990 General Plan for primarily the industrial section of West Eugene. Adoption of the plan will complete Phase II of the Bethel-Danebo Neighborhood Refinement Plan. In September, 1977, Council adopted pOlicies addressing the alignment of drainage and transportation facilities serving the northern portion of this area, and separating it from adjacent residential portions of Bethel/Danebo. Thus, the northern boundary of the area was defined. The first Phase addressed the residential area. She said Economics Consultants Oregon had done studies regarding the e industrial sector of Eugene. Two major issues had been addressed: 1) Eugene's industrial economy; 2) the need for industrial land and other factor,s assessed with attracting industry, which would include parcel size and access. She noted in the materials distributed, Appendix A and B showed the results of the surveys done, and a listing of the parcels of land over ten acres in size. Recommendations made were as follows: 1) the need for industrial land in the city and ability of WEIA to serve that need; 2) whether there is an excess of industrial land and whether the West Eugene area is the appropriate extension of residential land (industrial versus residential land); 3) the need for improved access; 4) the need for preservation of the Bertelsen Marsh; 5) the need for coor- dinating economic improvement efforts. Regarding the issue of industrial versus residential needs, the study began by identifying parcels for industrial land and parcels for residential land, if the parcels were not needed for industrial development. Major input at public hearings held to date regarding residential expansion had raised some issues. As a result, the Planning Commission requested the staff to look at revising the plan regarding the residential use of land in this area. In that light, the draft recommends that residential development be considered on or adjacent to only two large parcels in the area. Also, the area . 3/26/79--2 lbO