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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18477. Res. No. 3224--Resolution prescribing the form of notice of sale of $2,100,000 general obligation parking facilities bonds, series 1979, of the City of Eugene, Oregon. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. XII. CONSIDERATION OF THE WILLAMETTE LONG TOM SUBAREA PLAN AMENDMENT (INDUSTRIAL TRIANGLE) Assistant Manager said this report comes from the Planning Department because the Lane County Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing and the City has concerns about the action it has taken and the effect on the metropolitan area. Mr. Saul said he would highlight the rather lengthy memorandum distributed . to the Council. The industrial triangle is an area north of Awbrey Lane between Oregon Electric and the Southern Pacific railroad lines, and extends north to Junction City which totals 1,800 acres. The County Planning Commission has voted to recommend that the industrial triangle be changed from an agricultural designation to an industrial designation. Mr. Saul listed a number of concerns regarding this proposed change. First, the amendment will require a change in the Metropolitan Area Plan. The total justification for the proposed amendment is predicated on the need for industrial land in the metropolitan area. The need to have that much industrial land to meet the objectives of the Willamette Long Tom Subarea has not been demonstrated. Second, although the basis of need is being established in the metropolitan area, the County's action is outside the process for addressing metropolitan area issues. Third, the West Eugene Industrial Area and the 1990 Plan Update show the need for 520 1acres of industrial designation through the year 2000. The proposed update of the 1990 Plan allocated approximately 1,500 acres to Light Industrial, 750 acres to Specialized Light Industrial, and 300 to Heavy Industrial. These allotments were made even without projected demand and these figures can be changed in the update process. Fourth, this industrial triangle is outside of both the urban service boundaries of Eugene and Junct i on City. No consideration has been given these individuals' employ- ment, residential, and shopping needs. The fifth concern is that the area is almost totally farmland, Class 1 through Class 4 soils. One of the . Lfb3 8/15/79-10 i - -... .--- ..A__ I