HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes - 11/18/13.MeetingMINUTES
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
November 18, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, George Poling, Mike Clark, Chris Pryor,
Claire Syrett, Greg Evans
Mayor Piercy opened the November 18, 2013, City Council meeting. Senior Planner, Alissa Hunter - Hansen
introduced this topic and provided some general information to the Mayor, Council and community
members.
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Ordinance 1- An Ordinance Concerning Single Family Code Amendments for Accessory
Buildings, Alley Access Lots and Secondary Dwellings; Amending Sections 9.0500, 9.2740,
9.2741, 9.2750, 9.2751, 9.2760, 9.2761, 9.3125, 9.3626, 9.6105, 9.6410, 9.6505, 9.6745,
9.6775, 9.6870, 9.8030, and 9.8405 of the Eugene Code, 1971; Adding Sections 9.1245,
9.2737 and 9.2779 to that Code; and Providing an Effective Date
Ordinance 2 - An Ordinance Concerning Single Family Code Amendment Protection
Measures Specific to the University Area; Amending Sections 9.1245, 9.2 735, 9.2 740,
9.2741, 9.2750, 9.2751, 9.2761, 9.6410, 9.6745, 9.8030, and 9.8415 of the Eugene Code,
1971; and Providing an Effective Date (City File CA 13 -3)
Senior Planner Alissa Hansen introduced the topic and provided general information about the
proposed code changes.
1. Bill Aspegren - supported the interim protection measures but not the R -1 amendments.
2. Pamela Miller - supported the interim protection measures but not the R -1 amendments.
3. Carolyn Jacobs - supported the interim protection measures but not the R -1 amendments.
4. Marsha Shankman - supported the interim protection measures but not the R -1 amendments.
5. Sue Prichard - supported the changes; separate protection measures from R -1 changes.
6. Nancy Reckord - supported the interim measures and preserving neighborhood livability.
7. Tim Shinabarger - asked council to hold record open for an additional week; not supportive
8. Bill Randall - represented the Planning Commission and provided info on their deliberation.
9. Libby Bottero -requested that Amazon Neighborhood be removed from the interim measures.
10. Mia Nelson - said not enough is being done to increase density within urban growth boundary.
11. David Sonnichson - supported the interim protection measures; suggested an area study.
12. Andrew Fisher - asked council to delay action so neighborhoods can study proposal.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Clark, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to leave the
record open for an additional week. PASSED 8:0.
2. ACTION: An Ordinance Amending the Eugene - Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan
Text, Chapter IV; Adopting a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date (City of
Eugene File MA 13 -3)
Interim Planning Director Carolyn Burke introduced the item and fielded questions from the
Mayor and council.
MOTION AND VOTE: Councilor Poling, seconded by Councilor Pryor, moved to adopt
Council Bill 5101 amending the Eugene - Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan text,
Chapter IV; adopting a severability clause; and providing an effective date. PASSED 8:0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Mortensen
Deputy City Recorder