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because the overlay did not propose to increase the maximum densities or allow more land uses within the base zoning districts. Mr. Kullby noted that final council action on the ordinances was scheduled for May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Steve Gab, 1818 Villard Street, co-owner of R-4 zoned property at 15th Avenue and Walnut Street, said he refused to support the proposal because the Planning Commission refused to redraw the boundaries. He questioned why the properties owned by Williams Bakery and University of Oregon were not included in the proposed node's boundaries. He believed that the low-density residential area should not be included in the node. Mr. Gab said that most of the people in opposition to the node would favor the node if their wishes had been listened to during the Planning Commission process. As the owner of the R-4 zoned property, he thought the nodal overlay would benefit his property and the overlay zoning would mitigate its impact on the adjoining properties. He noted his submittal of an alternative boundary proposal, Alternative 3. He said that many citizens opposed to the current node supported his alternative boundary suggestion. George Rodie, 1917 Franklin Boulevard, EuroAsian Automotive, said his location had been an auto repair business since the 1930s. He had invested his savings into the property, and was now present because he heard about the council's hearing on the nodal area proposals from someone else. He questioned why he had not been contacted about the proposal given its severe impact on his business. He did not support nodal development because it eliminated land uses having anything to do with automobile services. He suggested that to lower traffic congestion, auto services need to be close to where people live and work. Mr. Rodie said that as written, the zoning overlay requirements regarding floor-to-area ratio for new development would not allow him to improve or expand his businesses. Any investment would require the construction of a two-story building on a very small lot at a high cost. He asked the council to reject the concept. He said the proposals negatively affect his personal life and his life savings. Jeff Morton, 93109 Powerline Road, representing the Quality Inn and Days Inn on Franklin Boulevard, said that his company owned the largest parcel in the node. He said that his company had originally been in favor of the concept, but when he had examined the proposal more closely he had become concerned about the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement. If passed, the ordinance would require his firm to build a 250,000 square building on 250,000 square feet of ground. He said that the company was doing a feasibility study regarding redevelopment of its site as a new four-story hotel of about 45,0000 square feet. If the proposal was adopted, the company would not redevelop the site, which could add jobs and visitor dollars to the community. Mr. Morton asked the council to review his written submittal. It appeared that the cost of MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 12, 2003 Page 4 Regular Meeting