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Speaking in favor: Mary Sheriffs, 137 West 37th Avenue, stated that at the February 5 meeting of 4It the League of Women Voters, support was given for this amendment. Betty Niven, 3940 Hilyard Street, Chair of the State Housing Council, said this would provide access for affordable housing. In general, duplex units cost 75 percent of what a single-family house would cost. Duplexes are easier to deal with than condominiums. Springfield calls divided duplex lots "tandem housing." She said that people are looking for a place to buy but the cost is prohibitive. She distributed a handout showing drawings of houses in Great Britain. She urged the council to pass this amendment. There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2104--An ordinance concerning division of duplex regulations; amending sections 9.060, 9.254, 9.542, 9.546, and 9.548 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, 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. Ms. Miller said she did not wish to pass this tonight. She thinks the lot size can be smaller. Mr. Obie said the opportunity for decreasing the size of the lots would be available later. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. The bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote: all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18600. Mr. Lieuallen noted that the cost of these units would go up as soon as they are av a i lab 1 e . e D. Community Development Block Grant Application For FY 180-'81 (memo distributed) Mr. Allen introduced Christina Hofmann, HCC, who stated they are asking for the annual approval of application for Block Grant proposals to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She said that the 1980-81 Development Block Grant application marks the sixth participation in this HUD program by the City of Eugene. The total grant anticipated for this next year is $1.376 million. The Community Development Committ~e held a public hearing on the grant package on February 14 and recommends approval of the package submitted to the council. Ms. Hofmann said that the Community Development Block Grant program has a dis- tinct neighborhood focus. Eight areas are eligible for individually funded activities and one area, West University Neighborhood, has been designated for . 3/24/80--14