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e M I NUT E S
Eugene City Council
Council Chamber--Eugene City Hall
August 14, 1989
7:30 p.m.
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Ruth Bascom, Debra Ehrman, Bobby Green, Freeman Holmer,
Emil y Schue.
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Robert Bennett, Shawn Boles, Roger Rutan.
The meeting of the Eugene City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor
Jeff Mill er.
1. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor Miller said the public forum is an opportunity for people to express
opinions and provide information to the council about issues that are not
scheduled for council consideration. He asked those speaking to limit their
comments to 3-1/2 minutes each in order to allow all those wishing to speak
e the opportunity to do so. He said the council will not respond immediately
to the concerns expressed in the public forum.
Carol"Osborn, 34 Rasor Avenue, described her family's difficulty in obtaining
affordable rental housing. She complained of poor treatment by a realty
company, high rent, and substandard conditions. Ms. Osborn maintained that
the working poor are desperate for housing and asked for attention to their
problems.
Robin Mauro, 105 Iowa, said oppression of the working poor deserves council
attention and she asked that a meeting be scheduled for discussion and public
comment on this issue. Ms. Mauro supported rent control as a means of
helping to assure that affordable housing is available to low-income people,
especially women and children.
Mr. Gleason recommended that the council's housing subcommittee continue the
discussion begun by Ms. Mauro. Mayor Miller agreed that housing is a
high-priority issue for the council and said he would make copies of Ms.
Mauro's written statements available to the council's subcommittee.
Mr. Gleason pointed out that the City has no legal authority to impose rent
control and he suggested that Ms. Mauro contact State legislators to explore
her ideas further.
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e Ms. Bascom invited Ms. Mauro to telephone her at home to discuss her
concerns.
Donna Riddle, 1238 Crest Drive, distributed fliers on behalf of "Housing
Now!" and encouraged the council to endorse and support that organization's
campaign to restore $25 billion to the Federal housing budget.
Ms. Schue asked the council to consider the "Housing Now!" issue at its
Wednesday meeting. Ms. Mauro asked that the council devote its Wednesday
meeting exclusively to the issue of affordable housing.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of City Council Minutes of July 10 and July 24, 1989,
Dinner/Work Sessions.
B. Findings and Recommendations of Hearings Official and Approval
of Improvement Project (Job #2458 Terry Street)
C. Minutes, Findings, and Recommendations of Hearings Official
and Approval of Improvement Project (Job #2467 Crenshaw Road)
D. Appointments: Mayor's Nomination to the Airport Commission
William Turnbow,..............(unexpired term ending
e 2610 Highland Oaks Drive December 31, 1991)
E. Appointments: Mayor's Nomination to the Emergency Medical
Services Board
Robert Loudon,....... ...... ...(term ending December 31, .1991)
2574 Brittania Place
F. Segregation of Assessment for Property Located--#88-01, south
of Chippendale Drive, South of Sheraton; #89-02, west side of
Hawkins Lane, South of West 25th Avenue; #89-04, east,of Hwy
99 North, north of Airport Road; and #89-05, west side of
River Road at Park and Bauer
Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Gleason said the Chippendale Drive
referred to in item F. was the street renamed Chateau Meadows Drive in recent
council action.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the items
listed under the consent calendar on the City Council agenda.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
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e III. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING METRO PLAN INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNATION AMENDMENTS
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jerry Jacobson, Planning and
Development Department, gave the staff report. He said the amendments under
consideration would revise the land use descriptions of the Special Light
Industrial, Light-Medium Industrial, and Heavy Industrial designations. The
City of Springfield initiated the amendments to address potential conflicts
with the Plan's current descriptions and the industrial zoning codes of both
Eugene and Springfield. The changes to the Light-Medium and Heavy Industrial
designations simplify the Plan text and clarify that less intensive
industrial uses and supporting office uses can be accommodated. The changes
to the Special Light designation address the changing nature of industrial
park development. The current description emphasizes large light industrial
firms with employment of over 500. The revised description still allows for
those large light industrial users but also accommodates the siting of
smaller and medium-scale light industrial users within the context of
business or industrial parks.
Mr. Jacobson reported that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of the amendments and revised the description of Special Light
Industrial that was originally proposed by the City of Springfield in order
to address a concern that the language could be interpreted as providing for
unlimited office use. Letters from Springfield Mayor Morrisette and the
Springfield Planning Commission indicate their support of the Eugene Planning
Commission's revision.
e Referring to Section 2(c), Mr. Holmer asked if "commercial establishments
serving primary uses" referred to those serving industrial activity. He also
asked about the extent of "limited basis.1I Mr. Jacobson responded that the
wording in question was taken from the current zoning ordinance. He added
that when the Special Light Industrial concept was first developed, it was
understood that some limited supporting commercial use would be allowed. The
zoning ordinance provides guidance for this ordinance; zoning codes do not
have to be changed because they reflect the new, revised language.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Jim Saul, 111 West 7th Avenue, spoke on behalf of a variety of industrial
property owners who endorse the proposed designation description changes.
Mr. Saul said these changes reflect changes in the marketplace and also
provide congruence of meaning between the Metro Plan description and the
zoning ordinances. He noted that the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce also
supports the proposed changes and urges the council to act favorably.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
CB 4154--An ordinance amending the Eugene/Springfield
Metropolitan Area General Plan.
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e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
Council Bill 4154 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, the the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19630).
IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE RIVER ROAD/SANTA CLARA
URBAN FACILITIES PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Rob Lilley, Planning and
Development Department, gave the staff report. He explained that presently
there is no process for amending neighborhood plans outside the city. This
procedure proposes a process that follows what is proposed for the Metro
Plan. It would enable the City to adopt amendments to the Urban Facilities
Plan by itself, so long as those amendments affect property solely within the
city 1 i m its. Lane County would be involved for plan amendments that go
outside the city limits or involve changes to the plan text, to the LCDC
goals, or changes to the Metro Plan itself. Lane County and the City of
e Springfield would receive referrals on any amendments to the Metro Plan.
Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Lilley said that the proposal
clarifies the procedure for amending the Urban Facilities Plan and once it is
adopted, will define a process for the action scheduled as item V. on the
evening's agenda.
Pat Decker, Planning and Development Department staff, added that presently,
the Urban Facilities Plan makes no reference to how it will be amended.
Since it was adopted by all three jurisdictions (Lane County and the cities
of Springfield and Eugene), it is assumed that an amendment would have to be
taken to all three, as is done with the Metro Plan. The item under
consideration describes the process for amendments that affect property both
outside and within the city limits.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Ed Kashin, 150 Knoop Lane, spoke as the representative of the River Road
Community Organization. He urged the City to avoid absolving the County of
its review and decision-making role and said any changes to City property in
the River Road area would affect County properties.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
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e CB 4155--An ordinance amending the River Road-Santa Clara
Urban Facilities Plan, adding language concerning
plan adoption and implementation, and creating
processes for future amendments and updates to the
plan.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
Council Bill 4155 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19631).
V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE RIVER ROAD/RAILROAD
BOULEVARD SUBAREA STUDY
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Rob Lilley, Planning and
Development Department, gave the staff report. He explained that the River
Road/Railroad Boulevard subarea is the southernmost portion of the adopted
e River Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan. A recommendation in the plan
called for a reexamination of land uses in this area once the Chambers
Connector and related road improvements were complete. The study analyzes
existing plan designations, zoning, and land uses and provides direction on
three issues: 1) effects of the Chambers Connector and River Road widening;
2) how zoning in the study area could better match existing and proposed land
uses; and 3) clarifying the intent of subarea recommendations in the plan.
Mr. Lilley presented three options for council consideration, each of which
would amend the Urban Facilities Plan and update the land uses in the study
area. The first was to adopt Lane County's plan changes (Exhibit AI),
including the extension of commercial designation to two parcels on River
Road; the second was to adopt the amendments adopted by the County but omit
the expanded commercial plan designation on River Road; and the third was the
same as the second but added reconsideration of the potential for commercial
plan designation on the two River Road parcels as part of the areawide
reexamination six months after completion of the River Road improvements.
Both the second and third options would require the Metropolitan Policy
Committee to review and make a recommendation on the River Road commercial
designation.
Mr. Lilley said the proposed changes include the redesignation of property
north of Fir Lane and east of River Road to medium-density residential (from
low-density residential). He added that a number of rezoning actions are
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e planned as part of the proposed changes and they will be heard by the
Hearings Official sometime in the future.
Mr. Holmer asked for clarification of how the Eugene Planning Commission's
recommendation differed from that of Lane County. Mr. Lilley explained that
the commission recommendation was the same as the first option with two
exceptions: the first relating to commercial designation of two parcels on
River Road and the second relating to a potential rezoning action east of the
Northwest Expressway. In response to Mr. Holmer's further question about
rationale supporting the Planning Commission.s recommendations, Mr. Lilley
said the commission did not support commercial designation on th~ two parcels
in question because of concerns expressed by the citizen advisory team that
developed the Urban Facilities Plan and by residents of the area.
Planning Commissioner Ken Tollenaar said the Planning Commission interpreted
the Urban Facilities Plan as directing that commercial strip development
along River Road be contained.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
G.D. Blair, 3950 Coburg Road, No. 24, owns property at 340 River Road. He
spoke of the demolition of a residence and his subsequent loss of income.
Saying the Chambers Connector rendered the property unsuitable for a
residence, Mr. Blair urged the council to follow the County's appropriate
action to designate his property as commercial.
e Ed Kashin, 150 Knoop Lane, spoke on behalf of the River Road Community
Organization and said residents oppose the addition of medium-density
residential designation on the east side of River Road, north of Fir Lane.
He reported that many residents have voiced concern regarding property
values, additional traffic congestion, and general livability of the area.
In addition, Mr. Kashin said the redesignation of two parcels north of .
Holeman from low-density residential to commercial violates the River
Road/Santa Clara Urban Facilities Plan prohibition of linear expansion. Mr.
Kashin maintained that the property at 340 River Road was erroneously
redesignated commercial. Mr. Kashin urged the council to make decisions
regarding the future of the River Road area with sensitivity to the wishes of
residents.
Bruce Tait, 465 Hunsaker Lane, identified himself as the owner of property at
330 River Road which is currently rented as a residence. He said the
Planning Commission originally voted 7:0 in favor of rezoning the property as
commercial. Mr. Tait said the completion of the Chambers Connector and the
overpass makes the property appropriate for commercial uses only. He
indicated that he wishes to annex to the City, obtain sewer hook up, and have
his property zoned C-2.
Al Johnson, 767 Willamette Street, spoke as the representative of Robert
Laursen. He referred to a map in councilors. agenda materials and said Mr.
Laursen's property was zoned industrial by the County approximately 20 years
ago. The construction of a limited access highway removed access onto the
e Northwest Expressway, resulting in a situation in which property is
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e industrially zoned by the Metro Plan but designated as low-density
residential on the refinement plan. Mr. Johnson said the property is
unusable as an industrial site and inappropriate for low-density residential
development. He said he thought medium-density residential development may
be appropriate for the parcel, but that redesignation would require an
amendment to the Metro Plan.
Ken Tollenaar, 1522 Russet Drive, said he did not recall the Planning
Commission discussing a proposal for a medium- or high-density residential
designation for the property referred to by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Tollenaar said
the commission had considered the lack of access to the Northwest Expressway
and concluded that the industrial designation was not suitable for the
property. A low-density residential designation was considered to be
consistent with the Urban Facilities Plan.
There being no further requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
Referring to Mr. Kashin's comments about the Fir Lane area, Mr. Lilley said
the Planning Commission was aware of area residents' concerns about the
quality of medium-density development and had added a provision to the
proposal prohibiting medium-density development on parcels smaller than 2/3
acre.
Regarding the commercial designation approved by Lane County, Mr. Lilley said
plan policy prohibits linear expansion stretching the amount of commercial
e development along River Road; however, this case is somewhat unique in that
there is land designated for commercial use to the south and across River
Road from the affected properties. The County's interpretation was that this
particular commercial designation would not be an expansion of linear strip
commercial, but would fill in a corner of existing commercial designation.
Finally, Mr. Lilley said that no rezoning actions are planned for the
medium-density residential or commercial development being proposed. These
two actions would occur only as the result of application and approval.
Answering a question from Ms. Schue, Mr. Lilley confirmed that rezoning of
property north of Holeman is a separate issue and would require application
by the property owner. The council's adoption of the first option would
change the plan designation to commercial but would not change the zoning.
Such a zoning change would then be consistent with the plan.
Responding to Ms. Schue's further questions, Mr. Tollenaar explained that
when the Planning Commission considered whether residential designation was
appropriate for the two parcels in question (spring 1988), the Chambers
Connector was not yet completed and its impact was not a factor in the
commission's rationale for the residential designation.
Referring to the area north of Fir Lane, Ms. Bascom said its redesignation as
medium-density residential would be consistent with the council's effort to
increase density in order to increase the availability of housing. She
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e suggested that commercial designation may not be a linear expansion and may
be appropriate, given the impact of the Chambers Connector.
Mr. Lilley noted that an additional access point onto the Northwest
Expressway in this area was not likely. He pointed out that a County
right-of-way south of Briarcliff was originally going to provide access to
the expressway, but that route was not selected and is not being used as a
street.
Mr. Lilley said staff's recommendation was to adopt Lane County's plan
changes and to wait six months before initiating any rezoning for low-density
residential on Mr. Laursen1s property.
Ms. Ehrman asked about the advisability of waiting another six months to
better assess the impact of street widenings. Mr. Lilley responded that both
the Eugene and Lane County planning commissions felt comfortable making the
proposed changes at this time, based on the information presently available.
Ms. Decker added that various proposals for six-month delays appear to be
under consideration. One has to do with Mr. Laursen's property and would
allow an opportunity for the applicant to meet with the City to explore
solutions. The property owner preferred industrial designation, but the City
considers the property appropriate for residential development because of the
lack of access to the Northwest Expressway. At this time, the level of
residential development appears to be the point on which agreement has not
been reached. She noted that if the applicant wishes to build a mobile home
e park at that location, it can be done with the low-density residential
designation.
Ms. Decker continued by saying that another six-month delay has to do with
assessing the impacts of various widening and road construction projects on
the south end of the River Road area. The Planning Commission and Lane
County Board of Commissioners agreed that enough is known about the area, the
impacts of the Chambers Connector, and the anticipated impacts of the River
Road widening to make some changes at this time. Any further changes (as in
consolidating additional commercial development) could be considered after a
six-month period following the completion of all major road projects.
CB 4156--An ordinance amending the River Road/Santa Clara
Urban Facilities Plan to implement the River
Road/Railroad Boulevard Subarea Study by adoption of
the same set of Urban Facilities Plan diagrams and
text amendments adopted by Lane County (Exhibit AI).
Ms. Ehrman indicated that because the feeling against strip commercial
expansion is so strong among residents, she would be unable to support the
option being considered.
Saying she was also sensitive to the issue of strip commercial development,
Ms . Bascom said that because commercial development is across the street,
this situation is different than others.
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e Mr. Green said he was encouraged by some property ownersl willingness to
annex to the City.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
Council Bill 4156 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion
carrying 4:1, with Ms. Ehrman voting nay, the bill was
declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19632).
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE VACATING ZONA LANE, A DEVELOPED
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF LONE OAK AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 870
FEET WEST OF BEAVER STREET (BRIAN A. "TONY" CIOCHETTI) (SV 89-2)
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Bill French, Planning and
Development Department, gave the staff report. He said the proposed vacation
of a 50-feet wide, 140-feet long unimproved right-of-way was initiated by the
property owner who wishes to incorporate the area into a development site.
e Staff believes necessary private right-of-way with easement or additional
easements for the extension of urban services could be secured when the
development occurs.
Mayor Miller opened the public hearing.
Harry Taylor, 25119 Lamb Road, Elmira, identified himself as the
representative of the applicant and said he was available to answer the
council's questions.
There being no other requests to speak, Mayor Miller closed the public
hearing.
CB 4157--An ordinance vacating a public right-of-way 50 feet
wide extending 142 feet north of the northerly
right-of-way line of Lone Oak Avenue, as more
particularly described in Exhibit A in the attached
ordinance.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill, with
unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by
council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at
this time. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
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e Council Bill 4157 was read the second time by number only.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote; all
councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed
(and became Ordinance No. 19633).
Mayor Miller recessed the meeting of the Eugene City Council and convened a
meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency.
VII. RIVERFRONT RESEARCH PARK DEVELOPER NEGOTIATIONS
Cathy Briner, Planning and Development Department, reported that the
Riverfront Research Park Commission conducted a thorough recruitment and
selection process and recommended the selection of Institutional Development
Associates (IDA) of Salt Lake City, Utah to be the preferred developer of the
Riverfront Research Park on a phased basis.
Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Briner said IDA did not respond to
the initial Request For Proposals in 1986.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to approve the
recommendation of the Riverfront Research Park Commission for
City and University staff to negotiate with Institutional
e Development Associates (IDA) as the preferred developer of
the Riverfront Research Park project on a phased basis. Roll
call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
Mayor Miller adjourned the meeting of the Eugene Renewal Agency and
reconvened the meeting of the Eugene City Council.
University of Oregon Vice President John Moseley read a letter from
University of Oregon President Myles Brand expressing support for the
recommendation just approved by the Eugene Renewal Agency and committing his
staff to working with the City to negotiate the lease and development
agreement and to cooperate with the developer's marketing efforts and with
their architect and other subcontractors in the preliminary site and building
design phases. Dr. Brandis letter stressed the importance of the park's
tenants engaging in research and development that complements the research
and educational functions of the University. He noted that activities
related to the research, development, or production of weapons, or otherwise
with the objective of injuring or destroying human life, are to be
prohibited.
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e VIII. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Mayor Miller reported that he and Councilors Bascom and Rutan participated in
the procedure required by City Code for evaluating and making recommendations
regarding the performance of the Municipal Judge. The committee recommends
Judge Bocci's reappointment for a four-year term at a rate of $62 per hour.
Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to appoint Frank E.
Bocci as Municipal Court Judge for a four-year term
commencing July 1, 1989, to serve at the pleasure of the City
Council and to compensate Judge Bocci at the rate recommended
by the Council Committee. Roll call vote; the motion carried
unanimously, 5:0.
IX. RESOLUTION CONCERNING WORKERS' COMPENSATION SURETY BOND
This item was postponed to a future meeting, at which time Mr. Holmer asked
that staff address and explain the difference between recitals and findings.
X. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION (BAILEY HILL ROAD)
City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Chris Andersen, Public Works
Director, presented an overview of items X. and XI. She explained that the
e projects are currently under construction or scheduled to begin soon. With
the end of the construction season approaching, she said it is important to
move forward with these projects in a timely fashion. It takes approximately
45 days for resolution of condemnation of property and the City to take
possession. During that period, a formal appraisal is performed and an offer
is made to the property owner. The initiation of a condemnation procedure
infrequently results in an order for condemnation because a mutually
acceptable price or value for the right-of-way necessary for public
improvements can usually be negotiated. Initiating that process helps the
construction process move forward by establishing a finite time period.
Ms. Andersen described the Bailey Hill parcel shown on a map distributed to
councilors and said improvement of the intersection is currently under
construction and the parcel is in the process of being acquired.
Condemnation enables the acquisition process to move ahead.
Res. No. 4134--A resolution authorizing the institution of
proceedings in eminent domain for the
acquisition by condemnation of property
interests along Bailey Hill Road south of West
11th Avenue for the purposes of construction
of street improvements; and declaring an
emergency.
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. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
XI. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION (2777 CENTENNIAL
BOULEVARD) (TAX LOT #17-03-28-20-01101)
Ms. Andersen explained that this project will provide the sewer extension
necessary to support development of the Kinsrow Apartments, on which
construction is scheduled to begin this winter. She noted that the project
(identified as Exhibit A) is inaccurately described in councilors' packets
and should be modified to be tax lot #17-03-28-30-01101.
Mr. Green asked about the long-term effect of initiating condemnation
procedures. Ms. Andersen responded that the project is the generator of the
need for acquisition by the City. The Centennial project is identified in
the 1984 Master Plan for sewering and for development to go forward, that
improvement must occur. She pointed out that the process requires the
payment of fair market value for the parcels and court procedures are in
place to protect property owners and insure that they are receiving fair
market value while the public is protected from paying prices that exceed
that value.
Mr. Gleason added that if the condemnation procedure is not initiated on this
type of project, it is conceivable that the last party could hold the entire
e project hostage in order to exact a price far in excess of the market.
Answering Ms. Bascom's inquiry about earlier testimony in which a citizen
complained of receiving less than appraised value for his property, Ms.
Andersen said that in condemnation procedures, it is usual to have appraisals
done by the City or public agency and the private property owner may also
have an independent appraisal. If the independent appraisal reflects a value
not reflected in the offer from the governmental agency, court proceedings
are available to the property owner. City Attorney Tim Sercombe added that
those reviews are typically before a jury.
Ms. Bascom asked what type of unit the Kinsrow Apartment development will add
to the rental housing stock. Staff agreed that a briefing memo would be sent
with that information.
Res. No. 4135--A resolution authorizing the institution of
proceedings in eminent domain for the
acquisition by condemnation of property
interests across Tax Lot 17-03-28-30-01101
(2777 Centennial Boulevard) for the purpose of
construction of sanitary and storm sewers; and
declaring an emergency.
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e Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
XII. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION (VALLEY RIVER WAY)
Res. No. 4136--A resolution authorizing the institution of
proceedings in eminent domain for the
acquisition by condemnation of property
interests along Valley River Way for the
construction of street improvements; and
declaring an emergency.
This item was removed from council consideration because the City is in the
process of reaching agreements with the property owners.
Referring to agenda item II. C. relating to Crenshaw Road improvements, Mr.
Holmer announced that this project was the result of petition by residents of
Ward 5. He considered it an action that will benefit the entire community.
The meeting adjourned to August 16, 1989, at 9:07 p.m.
ReSpec~y submitted
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Midieal Gleason
City Manager
(Recorded by Mary Feldman)
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