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discussion points. Excluding commissioners and staff, about 65 people participated at the Study forum, E. The Eugene Planning Commission considered public comments from the forum as it proceeded with preparing the draft Study policies and implementation strategies. In addition to the forum, numerous presentations were made during the preparation of the Study to interested groups and organizations. The commission also considered suggestions made during the presentations. F. In March, 1991, the initial draft of the Study was distributed for public review. Information sessions were held regarding the Study and citizens were provided an opportunity to share comments with staff and complete a survey regarding commercial land issues. Comments generated were forwarded to the Eugene Planning Commission. G. The Eugene Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the draft Study on April 30,1991. The commission then received approval from the Eugene Citizen Involvement Committee to create the Commercial Lands Study Task Force to assist with the resolution of specified issues. The nine-member task force included local developers, business owners, neighborhood representatives, members of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, the League of Women Voters, and two planning commissioners. H. The Commercial Lands Study Task Force recommendations were presented to the Eugene Planning Commission on September 23, 1991. Following discussion by the Planning Commission, a series of changes to the draft Study were considered along with other potential changes based on public comments. I. 0n December 10, 1991 the Eugene Planning Commission held a public hearing on a revised draft of the Study dated December 1991. The commission again made changes to the draft Study and forwarded a revised document dated January, 1992 to the City Council. J. Notice was provided to the Land Conservation and Development Commission on January 7, 1992 concerning the draft Study. Notice was also provided to the Planning Directors of the City of Springfield and Lane County. K. The Lane County Planning Commission conducted a work session on the draft Study on February 4, 1992 and a public hearing thereon on February 18, 1992. Following the close of the public hearing the Lane County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Draft January 1992 Eugene Commercial Lands Study. L. work sessions on the draft Study were held by the Eugene City Council on March 2, 1992 and the Lane County $oard of Commissioners on March 17, 1992. Dn March 18, 1992, the Lane County Board of County Commissioners had first reading thereon. Ordinance - 2