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. III. ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF FACT e Zone Chanqe Denial: Stahelski (Z 79-2) Manaqer summarized that Council had recommended denial of the zone chanqe, statina that the neiqhborhood was not beinq adequately protected. The Planninq Commission and Council met in joint session and Council subse- quently reaffirmed its decision. Findinqs of fact supportinq the denial now come before the Council for adoption. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith to adopt findinqs and conclusions concerninq the Stahelski zone change request. Mr. Delay pointed out that on paqe 2, item 3, "bicycle lanes" should be "bicycle routes." Vote was taken on the motion which carried, all Councilors presently votinq aye, except Mr. Lieuallen votinq no, and Mr. Haws abstaininq. IV. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS: FURTHER DISCUSSION (Additional information distributed under separate cover) This matter was held over from the October 24 Council meetinq. Manaqer explained that staff would answer the questions raised by Councilors earlier: Mr. Fd Whitelaw, an economic consultant, would comment as would e City Attorney Stan Lona. Mary Briqas, Planninq Department, said that Councilors have received an October 29 memo from the Departments of HCC and Planninq, an October 28 memo from Ed Whitelaw, and another memo dated October 29 from HCC and Planninq which qives a summary of proqrams relatinq to condominium con- versions in use throuahout the country. As to which subqroups are particularly affected, Ms. Briqqs said the low- income qroup wou 1 d be most affected. Of those low-income persons, those with physical mobility problems would be particularly disadvantaqed, as would those with children. With respect to allocation of resources, these two qroups should be addressed first. She said that Ms. Miller had asked about substitute rental units, and staff acknowledqes that there are no perfect substitutes. However, the Euaene Manor and Lane Towers are in the area as well as the Olive Plaza, Lawrence Court, and Martin Square, planned to be built at 27th and Oak. On the question of subsidizinq relocation, staff questions the use of City monies for this purpose except in the case of low-income tenants. It is unclear if the effects of dislocation would differ, whether result- inq from increased rents or conversion, because it is not known what sales prices the units would command. Primarily, the difference is that mortqaae p~yments are fixed and rental rates qenerally are variable. There is a difference in terms of down p~yment, of course. She added e 10/29/79--5 5CfLf