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Since the approval of the FYO5 work plan, the Planning Commission and staff have focused their efforts on the high priorities established by Council. As can be seen on the following pages, many of the high priority items have either been completed or are in process. The summary below represents a status report on the high priority work tasks established in FY05. Project Status/Notes Nodal Program Based on Council direction, Planning Commission and staff refined the (Renamed "Mixed program with an emphasis on site specific planning and extensive Use Centers") neighborhood collaboration/outreach. Staff is in the process of meeting with all neighborhood groups to listen to specific neighborhood issues and to educate the public about mixed use centers. Specific projects include the Chambers Reconsidered (Planning Commission public hearing held 6/28/05; recommendation expected 8/05); Walnut Station initial workshop held 6/21/05 Minor Amendments The Planning Commission held a series of work sessions to establish list of to the Land Use Code phase 1 amendments (Minor code fixes) which qualified as minor, non-policy amendments. Public hearing held on 81 potential minor code fixes on 5/17/05. Final deliberation and recommendation expected Aug/Sept 05. Phase 2 (Key Amendments) to begin late Fall 05. Downtown & Downtown Area Housing Policy Analysis (DAHPA) completed and Planning Courthouse associated Commission 12/6/04. Downtown Plan Update adopted by Council 4/04. projects Preservation Plan for historically significant structure on Courthouse site completed. The ERAC committee provided a report and recommendations of potential amendments regarding downtown zoning. Central Area Transportation Study completed. As additional tasks are identified under this priority, further discussion of Planning's role/resources will be necessary. Goal 5 (Natural Goal 5 inventory approved by LCDC 12/04. Local wetland inventory Resources) associated approved by DSL 4/05. West Eugene Wetlands Zoning Implementation of NR projects zone and Wetland Buffer/Waterside Protection Overlays approved by Hearings Official 1/04. Planning Commission has held a public hearing and 8 work sessions regarding ESEE Analysis and protection program. Recommendation anticipated 7/05; Council work session and public hearing scheduled for 9/05. Emerging Issues River Road/Santa Clara Transition Project: Ongoing. Planning staff serving in minor support role. Buildable Lands Supply: RFP for Commercial/Industrial study in review. Lane County is lead on the project. Economic Development, Hospital & other major projects: Further action in response to appeal decision on Hospital Code Amendments on hold. City Manager is lead on remaining hospital issues. Civic Center: City Manager's office working with Council on next steps. Cell Tower Ordinance Council adopted amended cell tower ordinance 12/04. City Attorney will be Update providing scope of work regarding comprehensive update Investigate alternative Planning Commission continues to look at options, such as those proposed in path process the Chambers Reconsidered project. Planning Commission will be visiting with Wilsonville staff soon to discuss their alternative path process.