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. e e , Mr. McAlexander, in his rebuttal statement, asked to read a statement that was signed by the neighbors into the record. "We are aware of the impending request to change zoning of the property identified on the Assessor's Map 17-04-36-3 2, Tax Lot 700-800-801. The request is to change these three Tax Lots from R-1 to RP. A copy of the Eugene Code RP zoning has been shown to me. If the change were approved, we understand that a site review would be required to assure the property would be developed in a way beneficial to the neighborhood and not distract from it. And the neighborhood association could have an input in the review. We have indicated with our signatures below whether we favor or oppose or- hold no opinion in this action:" Mr. McAlexander noted that 11 had signed in favor and four opposed and no person held no opinion. Mr. McAlexander regretted that they were unable to work with the neighborhood association. He said Center West was an expensive office space and this would provide inexpensive office space. He said they would submit to site review. Public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to deny the appeal. Mr. Lieuallen said he would support the motion because he was persuaded by both the housing issues and by the staff position that this is an unplanned for and unreasonable intrusion in the neighborhood. Ms. Miller stated that the general principles need to be applied. She thanked all for coming and stating such a clear presentation. She explained that as a city, a lot of public money and effort have gone into encouraging people to live in these areas and we should continue to support housing in the area and therefore, she supports the motion. Mr. Obie felt the zoning to RP at 12th Avenue and Garfield Street was an asset to the community. He sees more traffic in the years ahead. This rezoning will provide a good buffer for the residential area. He would vote against the motion. Ms. Smith would support her motion because she has not seen a demons- trated need for this type of zone change where there is a demonstrated need for continued housing. Motion to deny the appeal, carried 5:2, with Councilors Hamel and Obie voting no. Councilor Haws left at the break. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that Council adopt the staff findings in denying the appeal. Motion carried 4:2. Mr. Obie and Mr. Hamel voted no. 1/28/80--9