CC Minutes - 04/28/03 Mtg - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Ms. Hansen emphasized that the question before the council was not the merits of the proposed subdivision, but the process being used. Staff acknowledged that there were issues related to the development of the site to be resolved. Ms. Hansen clarified that compliance with standard subdivision procedures would be required regardless of whether the appeal was upheld. If the council decided the PUD or site review procedure would apply, such an application would be separate and in addition to the subdivision application. Compliance with the applicable South Hills Study policies as codified in the Eugene Code would be required. Mayor Torrey called for exparte contacts. Councilor Nathanson said that before the issue became an appeal, she had received one or two e-mails and one or two telephone calls as well as a personal contact about the application. She expressed interest in following the issue and acknowledged that she represented a ward that had slope issues in addition to drainage issues that could arise in development situations. City Attorney Glenn Klein asked that the nature of the contact be placed on the record. Councilor Nathanson said that she was told that the residents were aware of a potential development and concerned about what it might mean to their property, particularly in terms of drainage. No technical information was shared with her that she could recall. Councilor Pap6 said that he had also received e-mail contacts and letters, which he assumed were included in the record. He had also received a telephone message that he had not returned on the topic. Councilor Taylor said that she attended neighborhood meetings where the issue was discussed, talked about the issue with citizens on the telephone, and visited the site. Councilor Kelly indicated he was acquainted with some of those testifying before the Planning Commission but had no specific discussion with those individuals about the topic. He had received the same e-mails and letters the other councilors had. Councilor Poling indicated the nature of his contacts was similar to that of other councilors. Mayor Torrey said that he had also received letters and e-mails as well from proponents and opponents of the appeal and had a direct contact with one of the appellants. Councilor Bettman clarified with City Attorney Glenn Klein that the e-mails and letters the council received to this point were in the record and thus they did not constitute an exparte contact. Councilor Pap6 wanted to ensure that all the testimony that had been received by the council was entered into the record. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 28, 2003 Page 5 Regular Meeting