03/05/1980 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

~ e Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony presented, public hearing was closed. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to forward this application to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. C. Construction Permit Fee Increases--Mr. Henry stated that this item is a continuation of the hearing from last week. He further stated that they would like to approve this matter with an effective date of March 15, in order to have the increase apply to building that will be going on at that time. Mr. Henry noted that a presentation was given last week by Larry Reed and that the increases are generally quite moderate. Mr. Henry further stated that the average new house would be affected about $60 in permit fee increases; the fees that now are approximately $310 will be about $370. e Public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor of the increases: John Bennett, Director of Planning of Governmental Affairs of the Home Builders' Association of Lane County, 3282 Gateway, Springfield, read a letter from the Board of Directors of the Home Builders' Association which stated that at their March 5 meeting, they voted to support the building fees increases as outlined in the February 14, 1980, memorandum. He further stated the Home Builders' Association has supported a well-trained and professional staff in the Building Division. He stated the support given is with the following reserva- tion: The building permit fees or any other fees should not be used for generating revenues above what is needed for the operation of the Building Division. He further stated the appreciation of the associ- ation for the extension of time given for review of these proposed resolutions and expressed hope that in the future more time would be given prior to consideration of such matters. He further stated that attached to this letter was a copy of a memorandum regarding possible staffing cuts in the Building Division and noted that the association encouraged the City to keep the staffing level they pres~ntly have. There being no further testimony presented, the public hearing was closed. Res. No. 3320--A resolution establishing fees in connection with the Plumbing Code of the City of Eugene; repealing Resolu- tion No. 2487 adopted by the City Council on March 22, . 1976; and providing an effective date. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolu- tion. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e Res. No. 3321--A resolution establishing fees in connection with the Electrical Code of the City of Eugene; repealing Resolu- tion No. 2488 adopted by the City Council on March 22, 1976; and providing an effective date. 3/5/80--3