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e e . Mr. Croteau stated that this request for a zone change is made by the Evergreen Union Retirement Association. The zone change would be from RG Garden Apartment Residential District to R-4/SR/89.3A High-Rise Multiple-Family Residential District with Site Review procedures, and a density limitation of 89.3 units per acre. This was considered by the Planning Commission on March 10, 1981, and it was recommended for approval with a 4:2 vote. The applicant owns 3.36 acres currently developed with 224 units. It is known as Ya-Po-Ah Terrace. This is an amended application from the previously submitted request. The applicant would like to construct an additional 75 units. The density limitation of 89.3 units per acre and inclusion of the site review process relieve many of the concerns that had been raised. This property is within the Whiteaker Neighbor- hood and the neighborhood organization has received notice of this request. Mr. Haws asked a specific question about the proposed additional development. Mr. Croteau stated that the applicant could address that question in the public testimony portion. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were noted. Ms. Wooten stated that she had no ex parte contacts with the zoning request; she has had contact with the applicant but does not believe that that is a problem since that was during the course of her regular job. Mr. Lindberg stated that he also had discussed this with the applicant but did not feel he had any conflicts of interest or ex parte contacts. Mr. Haws asked if the area is built to maximum density now. Mr. Croteau responded that when the project was first built, part of it was zoned RG and part was zoned M-2. In the mid-1970s, the M-2 portion was rezoned to RG to permit construction of 25 to 30 additional units for elderly housing. However, it is not feasible now to construct only 25 units. The applicant will provide additional information to indicate that that is the case. Liberal variances were granted for parking and for the height of the structures. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Speaking in favor: Richard Danielson, 1 East Broadway Mall Walk, stated that he represents the Evergreen Union Retirement Association. HUD has encouraged the applicant to develop to higher density in order to provide additional housing for the elderly. They would like to make maximum use of this well-known senior facility. Present zoning would allow construction of an additional 29 units, but they would like to add 75 units. Higher density for this site is consistent with the general application of the Metropolitan Plan diagram regarding downtown housing and higher density housing.' In 1977, the rezoning to RG was in compli- ance with the goals. The impact of 75 new units would not be really different from the 29 units allowed now through the current zoning. He indicated that he had slides available to show the general design concept. It is anticipated that the new portion would be raised, and would be located in front of the building MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1981 Page 9