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<br />In cases where rains may wash or erode demolition debris from a site, local mitigation plans are <br />part of the building permit process. The program is outcome-based so regardless of the <br />permitting status, sediment should not leave a demolition site. City staff monitor this proactively <br />as well as in response to complaints. <br /> <br />Several communities in Oregon and across the nation were evaluated to benchmark Eugene’s <br />regulations as well as glean best practices used elsewhere. In Oregon, staff looked at Springfield, <br />Salem, Portland, and Ashland. Nationally, the cities of Boulder, Seattle, San Francisco, Baltimore, <br />and Cincinnati were evaluated. In some communities, public notice is part of the demolition <br />process. Practices required to minimize dust appear similar to regulations administered locally. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />The desire for a safe and healthy community is woven though the council vision and goals, with <br />specific mention of sustaining clean air, water and safe neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Embedded in the purpose statement of Eugene Code Chapter 6.345 is reference that in some, but <br />not all cases, the EPA and DEQ become involved to ensure cleanup of contamination when a <br />release of hazardous substance occurs. As noted previously, if these other agencies are not <br />immediately able to respond, the City has the authority to do so. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br />This is an informational work session, no council options at this time. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br />This is an informational work session, no City Manager recommendation at this time. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />This is an informational work session, no council motion is offered at this time. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Eugene Code Section 6.340 <br />B. LRAPA Title 48 <br />C. DEQ Asbestos Building Survey Requirements <br />D. Website links to demolition standards in Eugene and other communities <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Stuart Ramsing <br /> <br />Telephone: 541-682-6801 <br /> <br />Staff E-Mail: Stuart.G.Ramsing@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />S:\CMO\2013 Council Agendas\M130717\S130717A.docx <br />