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e e e Mr. Obie urged the Council members to vote against the motion. He stated he does not have enough information to make a decision on this matter. He further stated he feels that piecemealing, taking each issue as it comes up, might be the answer. He also said that the Council would need to break through some of the past hurdles and move into unfamiliar areas. He said th~t if this variance were allowed, it would not be a commitment to anything beyond the six units in the variance request. Mayor Keller asked for clarification from Mr. Obie if it was the size of the units that they were dealing with which was the real concern. Mr. Obie stated he would be more concerned if this request for a variance would be dealing with 300 units. Mayor Keller noted that everyone is working for the same thing and it seems the Council could get together on common ground on this matter. He would prefer to have staff make a report for resolution of this issue. He noted that the six units and their location are critical. Mr. Obie stated that he would like additional information before he would be willing to approve th is. Ms. Smith noted that she would like to see if other options are avail- able to be presented to the Council for accommodating the parking for these six units. She also stated she feels the Council has the oppor- tunity to start with six units, rather than deny this opportunity. Ms. Schue noted that all the Council is dealing with is the appeal from the Zoning Board decision for the proposed variance and that is why it is a difficult forum in which to reach a decision on this issue. Roll call vote; motion passed 4:2, with Councilors Obie and Smith voting nay; Councilors Lieuallen, Hamel, Miller, and Schue voting aye. VI. ADOPTION OF HEARINGS PANEL MINUTES, JANUARY 30, 1980 (Attached) Manager Henry stated that these minutes were from a Hearings Panel meeting considering an exemption from Ordinance No. 18535 for property located at 1313 Lincoln Street, submitted by Willamette Towers Enterprises, Inc., on the basis that this would have a minimum adverse effect in the condominium conversion process. He further stated that the owners have withdrawn all their litigation. He also said that the City had hired a housing counselor to assist the residents of Willamette Towers in relocating; this consultant's wages will be paid by Willamette Towers Enterprises, Inc. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to approve the Hearings Panel minutes and adopt as the Council's own the Findings of Fact as set forth in the minutes of January 30, 1980. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 2/25/80--11