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between 1962 and 1987. Since that time, the applicant has attempted to use the property for other nonresidential uses, but has ceased. these uses due to zoning enforcement action by the City. In 1988, the current owner submitted a request for rezoning of the property from RA Suburban Residential District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Dis- trict. A number of residents in the vicinity testified in opposition to the zone change citing traffic concerns, lack of pedestrian access, and compati- b~1~ty issues as reasons far denying the zone change request. The Hearings Official ultimately denied the zone change request. A copy of his decision is attached to these staff notes as background. Present Re uest The application submitted includes two changes to the Bethel-Danebo Refine- ment Plan and a proposed new MU Mixed-Use zoning district. These changes are as follows: 1. An amendment to the Bethel-Danebo Refinement P1 an Diagram changing the designation for this property from Low-Density Residential development to Mixed Use. 2. ~ An amendment to the Bethel-Danebo Refinement Plan text describing the nature and purpose of the mixed-use designation for this property as follows: Elmira Road Mixed-Use Area There is an area on the north side of Elmira Road that has been used for a variety of industrial and commercial purposes far a number of years, including use by Goodwill Industries. Existing improvements on the property include an industrial/commercial structure with approximately 19,000 square feet of floor area, a smaller building containing about 1,044 square feet, parking areas, a former fire station, and a resi- dence. The site contains some vacant land that could be developed resi- dentially in the future. This site is generally surrounded by low-den- s i ty res i dent i a1 development . In view of the long-standing use of this property for non-residential purposes, it is appropriate to allow that to continue and to provide for reuse of the existing substantial improvements on the property. Howev- er, the types of uses permitted on this site need to be strictly con- trolled to prevent conflict with surrounding residential uses, It is desirable to ensure that portions of this site be developed residential- ly in the future. A mixed use designation provides a mechanism for allowing a limited range of nonresidential uses on this property while simultaneously re- quiring that a portion of the site be developed with residences. Any mixed-use zoning applied to the property should: ~a} limit the types of uses to those that will have minimal impact an the surrounding area; fib} control the type of retail activities carried out; and ~c} specify a minimum percentage of the site to be developed with residential uses. STAFF NOTES--Eugene Planning Commission January 22, X991 Page 2