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consequences in the updated Land Use Code so that making changes did not have to be such an involved process. Carol Schirmer, 1725 Pearl Street, opined that using only certified landscape architects did not increase costs or time involved in development projects. She urged that the current language be maintained. Roxie Cuellar, 2053 Laura Street, spoke as a representative of the Lane County Homebuilders Association. She urged that the maximum lot coverage be returned to its previous language, as proposed by staff. She remarked that it was impossible to get under 50 percent lot coverage under the wording in the updated Land Use Code. She also called for maximum driveway width to be changed to a maximum of 27 feet, rather than the current maximum of 18 feet, or to return to the previous code language. Mike Gansen, 362 Highway 99, called for a return to the previous code language regarding driveway width, setbacks on flag lots, and maximum lot coverage. He commented that the old code language was not causing any problems. Robert Rippee, 815 Sundance Street, said that his business was being hobbled by the maximum lot coverage and driveway width language in the new code. He commented that he was "disadvantaged and disheartened" by the Land Use Code. James R. Hanks, 4765 Village Plaza Loop, expressed his support for the Planning Commission recommendation of increasing parking limitations for call centers. He stressed that call centers had a much higher density of employees in their buildings and stressed the urgent need for increased parking to accommodate their numbers. He opined that call centers would have to leave the area if the problem was not addressed. Kevin Matthews, PO Box 1588, thanked staff for working to clear up accidental errors in the updated Land Use Code. He raised concern over Eugene Code Section 9.6710 and stressed the importance of making sure that development on slopes with over a 20 percent grade were safely designed. Patrick Mustoe, 4021 Hampshire Street, spoke in favor of using old code language for maximum lot coverage and maximum driveway width. He urged the council to return to the old code language or get more practical numbers from the Public Works Department. Mike Butler, Future B Homes, 2053 Laura Street, spoke against an 18-foot maximum driveway width. He stressed the need for people to be able to park their vehicles off the street and opined that the new code language was driving new residential growth out of the city limits to outlying areas. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 8, 2001 Page 4 Regular Session