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and extension of two streets, and avoiding any type of development that would be inconsistent with adjoining subdivisions. The . Boundary Commission minutes indicate that the homeowners' associ- ation is in favor of the proposal. It had been assumed that this property was zoned for low-density residential use, and the error was not discovered until the applicant was in the middle of the PUD process, so the applicant is requesting that the zoning be changed. The applicant also requests that the Boundary Commission minutes and staff notes be included and made a part of the record, as well as the May 23 letter to the commission and exhibits pro- vided by the app1 ic ant. The 1976 annexation proceedings went before the Planning Commission, the City Council, and the Boundary Commission. Those in opposition will talk about everything but the criteria for zone changes. The annexation and the proposed rezoning are logical extensions of what already existed. John Matott, 767 Wi1lamette Street, #307, stated he is the devel- oper of this property. There are three criteria for the zone change: 1) that it be consistent with the General Plan of the area; 2) there is public need; and 3) there be an availability of other property in the area for similar uses. He noted that traffic is not an issue, although opponents may bring it up as one as the question is one of appropriate zoning. He has ret a i ned an independent traffic engineer whose results will be made available. Speaking against the rezoning: e Richard Roseta, 1970 Dogwood Drive, stated that he lives close to the property. The street there is winding and hilly. In 1976, the homeowners did not- complain about the proposed rezoning or development because they had the 30th Avenue access held as a carrot in front of their noses. He feels that what the council meant to do at that time is not a real ity and will not be until 1987, when the overpass project is complete. He feels the council made a decision based upon potential access. He feels the third , criteria, public need, would be best met by changing the classi- fication by comparing it with other property. He feels the need would not be best met by allowing a change of zoning. There have been substantial changes of circumstance. He'noted there are only a few people at this meeting, but that many had attended previous meetings. They have filed a petition against this. They are not opposed to development; they are opposed to the boot-strap method of this rezoning. He thinks the overpass should be finished first and the development should occur second. The Planning Commission added the PD suffix, but he feels it should be stopped at this po i nt . - e 7/14/80--5