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" e There being no further public testimony, public hearing was closed. Mr. Jacobson aqreed that the site was difficult, but staff would not agree that it should be rezoned commercial. There is already a traffic problem in this area at peak hours. The General Plan designates the east side of Coburg Road as appropriate for medium-density residential and the west side for low-density residential. Ms. Miller said the property was suitable for rezoning to medium-density resi- dential and did not think it was a statement that renters were second-class citizens. Any development would have to be carefully done because of traffic difficulties. Strip commercial development should be avoided. Mr. Obie agreed with Ms. Miller, the findings of the Planning Commission, and the staff notes. The General Plan has been correctly analyzed. He encouraged the applicant to consider RP zoning. Mr. Lindberg said it was a difficult situation. He asked staff if medium- density housing would not create even more traffic problems. Mr. Jacobson responded that any intensification of the property would create traffic prob- lems. Mr. Lindberg asked if medium-density would be less of a problem than commercial. Mr. Jacobson said that this would not necessarily be the case. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to deny the appeal and adopt the Planning Commission findings contained in the notes and minutes of the December 2, 1980, Planning Commission meeting. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e II. PAYMENT OF SILLS, CLAIMS, AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS Res. No. 3470--A resolution authorizing payment of bills and claims for the period January 26, 1981, through February 9, 1981. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to February 11, 1981. 9~ Micheal D. Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Moir Spicer) MDG:MS:pm/CM8al e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 9, 1981 Page 19