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e e e days, all steep streets have frost on them and this is something that those who choose to live on those streets have to face. Staff would like to see problems caused by topography kept to a minumum. Street grades around Brook- side have been adjusted; 20 percent is the current standard. The evaluation was previously done with Brookside as the only access, but now there is a possibility of access from the north. The evaluation also shows that the proposed development responds to the Boundary Commission's concerns and that this property should be annexed. The evaluation had been reviewed by the planning Commission and criteria for annexation and concurrent rezoning have been fulfilled. In rebuttal, Mr. Rexius stated that Mr. Sihler's house is in a difficult loca- tion at the foot of Brookside at the bottom of the hill, so it is easy to understand his concern. If traffic is a problem, barriers could be installed to keep traffic from going into his yard. There is a potential problem for traffic that is out of control; if provisions were made for all vehicles that are out of control in the hillside areas, it would be very difficult. One possible solution would be to reduce the speed limit. He feels they have done everything possible to alleviate problems. He said Mr. Sihler had stated that they have not contacted him, but his son, Rick Rexius, has contacted some of the property owners, although he is not a spokesperson for the company. They have not been in a great deal of contact with the residents in the area, but have tried to alleviate their concerns. One thing they have done is arranged with Breeden and Smith for the annexation request they have submitted. They have paid their fees for the annexation request and they are working with them regarding the alternate street to 40th. They can explain the need and encourage the other property owners to cooperate, but they cannot force them to, so all they can do is put the street in to their property and when the City considers the other requests, the City can require the street as a part of the annexation. They do not want to wait to begin development; it is costly to them. They are submitting to the pun process and would like to begin develop- ment. A decision should be made on the facts. They will develop slowly and it will take several years for them to build many houses. Ms. Smith stated concern regarding the problem with access to 40th. She would not recommend delay of the project, but would like to know when other property will be annexed and access to 40th will be provided. Mr. Croteau stated that the annexation requests were received today and it looks as if there is a good chance for a recommendation for approval. The zoning of this property is recommended as R-1/pn, which means that it would be subject to the pun process, and this is likely the recommendation they would make for the property to the north. They should look to see how joint access can be achieved so the PUD process will include that concern. Ms. Schue asked if there is any way to insist that that road could go through to 40th. Mr. Croteau stated that the Planning Commission made a strong statement to provide additional access also. If that concern were included from the council, it would give clout to the Hearings Official to ensure that the road is put in. Ms. Wooten asked for clarification of the letter received from Breeden MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 23, 1981 Page 5