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. He introduced Pat Decker, Jerry Jacobson, and Kirk McKinley, Planning; and . Robert Barkman, Planning Commission, to provide additional information. Mr. Obie stated that he owns property adjacent to this area and will abstain from voting on the matter. Ms. Decker stated that a zone change was recommended by the Planning Commission after a lengthy review and is the result of the Phase II, Bethel/Danebo Refine- ment Plan. This request is based on policies of the community adopted in the refinement plan and would allow for light-medium industry. Because of the substantial size of the West Eugene Industrial Area, this request is separated into three sectors: A, B, and C. Sector A includes property north of West 11th between the city limits at Terry Street and Beltline Road. The bulk of this sector is recommended for rezoning from M-3 to M-2. Tax Lot 1002, Spectra- Physics, is recommended for rezoning from M-3 to M-1. There were two issues raised regarding this sector. The first was in regard to the northern boundary. Agreement was reached to use Atlantic Avenue as the north dividing line of M-3 and M-2 zoning incorporating portions of a new industrial subdivision but excluding the central manufacturing mill. The second concern was in regard to Tax Lot 600--Jack's Auto Salvage. It will become a nonconforming use under the M-2 Light-Industrial District. There is no enforcement for nonconforming uses unless expansion occurs. This rezoning will limit that business to its present site, but the owners indicate they do not plan to expand. Ms. Decker stated that Sector B includes the area between Beltline Road and Bertelsen Road north of West 11th. No issues have been raised in the present . rezoning request for this section and it is recommended to be rezoned from M-3 to M-2. Sector C includes an area between Bertelsen Road and Seneca Road north of West 11th. These parcels are recommended to be rezoned from M-3 to M-2. Three tax lots in this sector have un screened outside storage which will become a non- conforming use with the rezoning. Again, the nonconforming status would have no effect on existing firms unless expansion of the storage areas occurs. Expansion would require them to incorporate screening of their storage areas. When this item was before the Economic Development Committee, they requested that these property owners be notified of the proposed zone changes. They were notified and one owner is opposed, one requested additional information, and one will be expanding the firm's outdoor storage and will incorporate screening of outdoor storage. The Planning Commission has considered existing industry and community needs in the West Eugene Industrial Area and unanimously recommends the rezoning. Ms. Smith asked about the effect of the rezoning on Wyatt's Tire Store. Ms. Decker responded that that is not within the area proposed for zone change. Mr. Delay asked if damage were caused by fire, if there is an abatement require- ment. Ms. Decker stated that if the building or fences were more than 50 percent destroyed, the uses would have to be conforming if they were rebuilt. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 8, 1980 Page 2