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(5) Coordinating the provision of recreational and cultural services with the plans and programs of other public agencies and private organizations; (6) community; and Enhancing the environmental quality and visual character of the (7) Maintaining, remodeling and upgrading park, recreational and cultural facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and preserving operational efficiency. E. In 1995 the Eugene Rose Society requested that the current Owen Rose Garden Development Plan be modified to allow for improvements in the garden to enhance its appearance, improve the display of heritage roses, create an outdoor space and community building for small group gatherings, and to improve the park security. The current development plan was approved through a conditional use review in 1985 (CD 85-23). F. The planning process for updating the Owen Rose Garden began by City staff meeting twice with a design subcommittee of the Rose Society to discuss the issues and objectives. On February 12, 1996 a schematic design received unanimous support after it was presented to the full Rose Society membership. G. Neighborhood input was solicited at a Whiteaker Neighborhood meeting on March 13, 1996. Questions on general horticultural practices at the rose garden and the need to remove and replace the existing structure were answered, after which, those present expressed general support for the proposed changes. A general public hearing was held on September 10, 1996 at the Campbell Senior Center, and although there was a small turnout, those present expressed strong support for the development plan revisions. H. Advertising for the public hearing was by a display ad in the 8/31/96 Register Guard, press release, several postings at the Rose Garden site, and by mailing to an interested party list. I. On April 25, 1997 the Eugene Planning Director approved these changes to the Owen Rose Garden Development Plan as a modification (MD 97-6) to the original conditional use permit (CD 84-23). The only condition of approval was that the rose garden provide 12 long-term bicycle parking spaces. The Planning Division sent notice to all interested parties of record for the original conditional use, and to all properties withing 300 feet of the site. Two calls were received in response. One person supported installing gates for the rose garden that would be locked at night and another was not supportive of the rose garden being locked up at night. J. Furthermore, Councilor Meisner in early May 1997 expressed concern over pedestrian and bicycle access to the riverfront bike path if the rose garden was gated and closed Administrative Order - 2