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. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Ms. Miller asked Mr. Thwing to comment on the Planning Commission's discussion. Mr. Thwing explained that the Planning Commission vote had been in favor of the staff proposal by 5:1, with Mr. Pearson voting no. There had been considerable discussion on the 30-percent figure and on whether that figure should be increased. A vote had been taken to increase that figure to 40 percent, but the motion had failed in a 3:3 tie. Mr. Thwing personally had opposed the motion, because he saw no evidence to support increasing the figure above that suggested as a good starting point by staff. Mr. Lindberg suggested that the ordinance could specify that the lot size be planned as if 30 percent of the cars would be compact, but that the developer be allowed to stripe the lot for up to 50 percent compact cars. This would mean the land was available to regress to more of the larger spaces if that proved necessary, but that meanwhile more spaces could be allotted for compact cars. Mr. Farah said that staff's aim has been to keep the program as simple as possible. The program will be reviewed in a couple of years. e Ms. Smith suggested that Mr. Thwing ask the Planning Commission to accelerate the review time for the program from two years to one year. Mr. Thwing agreed to suggest this to the commission if all goes well this first year. Ms. Smith asked if in its discussion the Planning Commission had addressed the question of reducing the number of required parking spaces in addition to the size of the spaces. Mr. Obie responded that this issue would be addressed in the zone code update which is currently in progress. Mr. Farah agreed. Rolf call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2287 was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be approved and given final passage; with an automatic call for a two-year review. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18800. D. Annual Review of the Eugene Bikeways Master Plan (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Charles Nordgaard, Public Works. Mr. Nordgaard listed the 14 proposed changes to the Eugene Bikeways Master Plan as: 1. Addition of a general policy statement regarding new arterials. 2. Addition of a route on Terry Street from the north city limits to Barger Avenue. 3. Addition of a route on Danebo Street from Royal to West 11th Avenue. - 4. Addition of a route on 1st Avenue from Bertelsen to Seneca. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 26, 1981 Page 5