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IV d. Organize dormant areas $ ($16,000) [5 Dots] V. Neighborhood Empowerment and Improvement V a. Involve neighborhood groups in land use [1 Dot] decisions V b. Adopt refinement plans for each [ 1 Dot] neighborhood $ ($150,000+ per plan) iii. METROPOLITAN AREAS RESIDENTIAL LAND AND HOUSING STUDY Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, said this was the council's first opportunity to review the Metro Residential Land and Housing Study, which was one of 18 State-mandated periodic review tasks. He indicated that many issues in this study were the same as those found in the Growth Management Study (GMS). He introduced the other members of the task team: Mr. Weinman, Clair Van Bloem of Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), and Robin Johnson of the City of Springfield. He noted that the study was unanimously recommended by the three local planning commissions. Mr. Croteau said that staff was prepared to hold individual briefings for members of the council. He provided background information and described the process leading to this evening's report. He said a public hearing before the Joint Elected Officials would be held either April 14 orApril 21, 1999. Addressing a question from Mr. Kelly, Mr. Croteau said the study included three documents: the specific changes to the Metro Plan; the supply and demand analysis; and a site inventory. He called attention to maps attached to the wall depicting land constraints, site inventory and service availability, and the urban growth boundary (UGB) and its constraints. Ms. Van Bloem presented the supply and demand analysis, including assumptions, projections, findings, and policy and implementation recommendations. In response to a question from Mr. Meisner, Ms. Van Bloem said the expected growth rate for the area was 1.7. Mr. Meisner wondered if the reflected 10 percent of single-detached in medium-residential was the best use of that land. Mr. Croteau rephrased the question: Should Iow-density be allowed in multi-family? Mr. Meisner expressed concern about continuing to allow development lower than the zoning density, necessitating redevelopment in the future. Addressing a question from Mr. Meisner, Ms. Van Bloem said infill not involving partitions was not factored into the figures for new units. Ms. Nathanson wondered if the study had included an analysis of the effectiveness of recent ordinances and other changes adopted by the council (e.g., allowing "skinny" streets) in starting MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 8, 1999 Page 5 5:30 p.m.