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There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed. e Ms. Smith stated that she would abstain since Mr. Saul is a partner in her husband's business. Ms. Schue stated that she would like more information from staff to see if there are other places with comparable signing situations. Mr. Reed stated that Valley River Center, Fred Meyer, 27th and Willamette, and Echo Hollow would be similar. Trees are desirable features that are not an obstacle to locating the shopping center. Staff felt that signing should not be permitted that close to residentially zoned property and staff did not see the situation as unique. Ms. Schue asked if staff thinks that the freeway makes it a unique situation. Mr. Reed stated no, that they felt it was just a major arterial. Mr. Hamel asked Mr. Saul if there are examples of comparable projects. Mr. Saul stated that if the sign were required to be removed on Willamette, it would have to be because of size limitations, not because of the location. He noted that he had previously discussed the fact that the site is distinguished from others because it has access from only one local street. Preservation of trees is not discretionary, it is required by the City and the site review process. The developer was told he would have to comply and that does not exist with any other center. Ms. Schue stated that the building in question on Willamette faces 27th and was near Willamette. Ms. Wooten asked for additional information to be shown to her on the map and Mr. Saul complied. Mayor Keller asked Mr. Saul if he would like to provide a rebuttal, but Mr. Saul declined. e Ms. Miller stated that council has been hearing a lot about differences without there being any. In these circumstances, site review dictates that signing will be less than ideal but she does not think it will keep people from finding the shopping center. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to deny the appeal. Roll call vote; motion carried 6:1 with Councilor Hamel voting no and Councilor Smith abstaining. D. Public Works Bid Awards (memo distributed, tabulations attached) Mr. Gleason introduced Bert Teitzel, Public Works. Mr. Teitzel stated that most of these are petition-initiated except the Crescent Avenue, which is council-initiated. The Crescent Avenue project has a remon- strance against it. Public hearing was opened. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 13, 1981 Page 9