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Mr. Delay commented that there is resistance to increasing densities, in part, e because of what people have seen happening when densities are increased. Maybe there is something which can be done to facilitate more livable higher density housing. Vote was taken on the motion, which passed unanimously and was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Lieuallen commented that Mr. Pease and Ms. Coffin have raised valid issues. He asked whether anything is being done to improve how higher density areas a'~p. developed. Mr. Farah responded that land assembly had been mentioned in the Growth Management Study. The Council expressed concern about it, feeling the City must proceed carefully in that area. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. Motion carried with all Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Delay voting no. The bill was declared passed and numbered 18538. CB 2043--authorizing a change of sign district from Industrial District to Residential District for property located south of 1st Avenue between Lawrence and Lincoln streets Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of November 6, 1979, be adopted by reference thereto; e 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. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Councilors present voting aye, except Mr. Delay voting no, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18539. 4. Property located on the northwest corner of West 8th Avenue and Van Buren Street, property located on the northwest corner of West 11th Avenue and Tyler Street, and property located on the east side of Monroe Street between 11th and 12th avenues from R-2 Limited Multiple-Family Residential District and RG Garden Apartment Residential District to C-1/SR Neighborhood Commercial District With Site Review Procedures (City of Eugene) (Z 79-30) Recommended approval by Planning Commission November 6, 1979. Vote 6:0. Manager introduced topic. He also said that the rezonings involved properties on which there are three grocery stores. - 12/10/79--9 '55