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C'-',: i Mr. Obie asked if the Council would be committing themselves for future land use designation upon approval of the Plan. Mr. Chenkin responded that the commitment would be to a cooperative process with Lane County to d~fine airport impact areas and long-term uses for that area. Mr. Obie asked whether shopping centers, banks, and hotels would be allowed, and Mr'. Chenkin stated that those uses were pointed out as examples of compat- ible use, not necessarily recommended uses. Mr. Obie asked if adoption of the Plan during the meeting would mean agreement to those uses; Mr. Chenkin answered that since these were only examples of uses, they would not be locked into only those uses. At this point, the concerns are not on these uses at the airport) but rather on off-airport environs. ( Mr. Obie noted his uncertainty about having hotels) shopping centers, banks, etc., on airport-operated property, and wondered how he should vote due to that uncertainty. Mr. Shelby stated that banking, barber shops, and other shops and facilities are seen in many major terminals, b~t that he was unaware of any existing shopping centers at airports. He noted that it is not inconceivable that a motel complex could be located adjacent to the general aviation runway and noted some interest has been expressed along this line, although he was unsure that Eugene has reached ai growth point where it could economically support such a venture; that decision would be up to potential developers. Mr. Obie indicated support of a bank inside the terminal, but asked whether, if he supported the Plan, he might also be supporting the idea of a branch bank at the inter- section of Airport and Greenhill roads. Mr. Shelby responded that this will probably not be the case and would be conditional upon Lane County.s approval of a conditional use permit. Mr. Obie then asked if a shuttle system to a more central point relative to parking had been considered. Mr. Shelby replied that some discussion had taken place regarding a ~ulti-modal transportation system. Lane Transit District is conducting a study to try to determine the potential market for such a system, as well as the form it might take. Mr. Obie asked for elaboration regarding the closure of Greenhill Road and how this would affect transportation of farm equipment. Mr. Shelby noted that overpasses and underpasses had been considered, but that probably Greenhill Road would be closed after being rerouted around airport property, although this may not ever be necessary. Ms. Miller noted that perhaps Assumption 6 in the Plan regarding continuing availability of fuel was no longer as valid as it had been. Mr. Parry stated the report had had to be ended at some point and that fuel is a problem now, but that many shuttle systems are being considered at various airports. However, growth still calls for increased parking which might not be needed. Mayor Keller asked for clarification regarding the legality of the City.s having ~xclusive rights to develop that area. Mr. Long responded that the question was whether Federal antitrust laws would prohibit adoption of the Plan, which would probably have to be resolved in court. 2/11/80--8 e e --