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council to ensure that the planning and design criteria matched the concepts of earlier discussions. He commented that he thought the Planning Commission had captured the concept very well and that he looked forward to seeing the proposals. Councilor Kelly stated his pleasure with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and his appreciation that the Planning Commission had been brought into the process. Councilor Kelly, seconded by Councilor Pap~, moved to amend the original motion by adding an additional sub bullet under "high quality pedestrian environment" saying; outdoor public space such as plaza, courtyard or informal performance area. Councilor Meisner clarified the wording of the amendment. Councilor Nathanson called for clarification on the wording in the preferred and required sections regarding 2/3 ground floor retail frontage or residential. Land Use Planner Nan Laurence replied that staff wanted to see, in any proposal, a minimum of 2/3 ground floor retail or residential frontage for new construction. Ms. Laurence added that in any project they preferred more than 2/3. She said that if the existing building remained, 2/3 retail would not be required, but it would be preferred under any circumstances. Councilor Nathanson asked if the amendment, calling for more open spaces, would contradict the preferred amount of street level retail or residential frontage. Ms. Laurence said that there would be room for the ground floor retail as well as accommodating open spaces. The motion to amend passed unanimously. Speaking to the main motion as amended, Councilor Pap~ called for clarification on the solar lighting language. Ms. Laurence provided clarification on solar lighting requirements. Councilor Nathanson raised concern with the part titled "Scale of the project". She wanted to clarify that there were no clear goals stated. Councilor Nathanson commented that she wanted to see something built sooner rather than someone purchasing the building and holding it for a decade. She asked if language should be added to make sure building took place in a timely manner. Mr. Bowers commented that there was language in the RFP to that effect. He said the language was left a little vague because sometimes circumstances would mean that "absolutely the soonest" would not necessarily be the best for the site. He added that staff was trying to discourage any unnecessary delays in building. Councilor Lee noted that the proceeds from the Sears Building would be for the benefit of the library. He asked how a land swap would benefit the library. Mr. Bowers said that a developer could swap land to the City that could be later used for the benefit of the library or sold with the proceeds going to the library. He said that the City was open to arrangements of a land swap, but nothing had been agreed to. Mayor Torrey clarified that the City retained the ability to reject any proposal. The motion, as amended, passed unanimously. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 9, 1999 Page 6 7:30 p.m.