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said entrances on the primary area would end with an entrance through a stockroom area. He said that the orientation problem would discourage redevelopment of existing areas and his Oakway Center is a good example. He said the center was in the midst of a remodeling that will continue for two to three years, but if this code is adopted, everything that they would be doing would be non-conforming and would cause problems in financing and finding new tenants for the remainder of the development. Lisa-Marie Di Vincent, 2955 McKendrick Street, Eugene, said neighborhoods still exist and the leaders care enough to study these lengthy documents. She is concerned about the effects on her neighborhood. She said that Section 9.8 needs to be returned to the planning commission and city staff so the neighborhood refinement plans can be properly included. She supported all of the Friends of Eugene's recommendations. Mark Baker', 369 East 15th Avenue, Eugene, represented the Oregon Office of Energy, charged with promoting the wise use of energy in Oregon. He was concerned that solar access provisions be removed outright from R-3, R-4, C-1, GO and PL zones. He was also concerned that the solar access provisions that protect against future shade protection would also be removed, that they would be exempted from steep south facing slopes and solar performance standards would be eliminated for PUDs. He said the outcome of the solar access code changes would discriminate protections based on income level. He said the proposed changes to R-1 and R-2 zones have a negative impact on solar access. He said the changes are in direct opposition to initiatives in the state and national level designed to increase the use of solar energy. Evelyn McConnau,qhey, 1653 Fairmount Boulevard, Eugene, read her letter into the record. Bayard McConnauqhey, 1653 Fairmount, Eugene, read his letter into the Record. Brian Hawley, 3370 Bedix Avenue, Eugene, opposed any changes to the solar access ordinance that would weaken it. He said solar energy will be relied upon heavily in the future and anything done now has far reaching impact. He encouraged the use of the motorcycle shop on West 11th Avenue. Vickie Tilburq, 2449 Kalmia Road, Eugene, discussed having more private ambulance service in Eugene and Springfield. Sorenson mentioned that the elected officials tried an experimental procedure and wanted an analysis of how the experiment worked out. He suggested people could testify in front of a television camera so the testimony could be read right back. He said the elected officials need to answer the questions about the code being fair and good for Eugene and until that is answered, more work needs to be done. Page 11 - Joint BCC/Eugene City Council Meeting - May 31, 2000 WD bc/m/00081/T