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e Mayor Keller supported the ordinance and complimented the council, particularly Councilors Miller and Obie, and Mr. Page. There is an opportunity to review in four years to see if the ordinance is in the best interests of the citizens. Council Bill 2234 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. Motion carried seven to one, with Mr. Hamel voting "no"; the bill was declared passed and numbered 18757. B. Rezoning 1. Property located north of 3rd Avenue, east of Mill Street from M-2 Light Industrial District to C-1/SR Neighborhood Commercial District with Site Review procedures and a change of sign district from Industrial Sign District to Pedestrian-Auto Sign District (River Park Properties) (Z 80-33) (map distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced the application. e Bill Sloat, Planning Department, presented the staff report. The proposal was an application for a zone change of a part of River Park properties which involved a 3,200 square foot parcel in the East Butte area of Whiteaker neigh- borhood and is currently used for parking. It was presently zoned M-2 (light industrial) as are properties to the north, east, and south. The property bordering on the west is zoned C-l/SR and developed with an office complex. There are commercial, industrial, public service, and resident uses in the area. The vicinity reflects the Planning Commission and council actions over the past 20 years which have typically rezoned properties to non-industrial uses. The Metropolitan Plan and Whiteaker Plan recognize the mixture of use and identify the area as appropriate for mixed use. The Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt C-l/SR is based on evidence contained in staff notes, applicant's statement, and a recommendation of Site Review procedures. The latter was attached because of the smallness of the property and would ensure compatibility for parking and access in conjunction with the general residential character of some properties in the neighborhood. The action, if adopted, should contain a recommendation for a sign district change from Industrial to Pedestrian-Auto Di stri ct. Ms. Smith stated that she would abstain from voting as Mr. Jim Saul, who was representing the applicant, was in partnership with her husband. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Jim Saul, PO Box 1650, advised that he was available to answer questions. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 9, 1981 Page 14