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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/1978 Meeting --~ ~ , M I NUT E S e EUGENE CITY COUNCIL December 11, 1978 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller, December 11, 1978, Council Chamber, 7:30 p.m., with the following Councilors present: D.W. Hamel, Tom Williams, Eric Haws, Jack Delay, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, and Betty Smith. Councilor Ray Bradley was absent. 1. PUBLI C HEAR I NGS A. Relocation of existing traffic diverter on Fairway Loop to allow access to Fairway Loop Planned Unit Development (SC 78-6) Unanimously recommended by Planning Commission November 20, 1978. Manager said the proposed traffic diverter on Fairway Loop would be moved approximately 300 feet north of the present location near Southwood. Relocation of the diverter would permit two-way traffic on Fa i,rway Loop between Southwood, and the south ent ra nce of the Fairway Loop Planned Unit Development. This relocation was made a condition to the PUD developer to reduce the impact of development - traffic on the existing neighborhood. Jim Hanks, Traffic Engineer, and Don Allen, Public Works Director, were available to answer questions. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Res. No. 3056--Repealing Resolution No. 2677; and authorizing relocation of existing traffic diverter on Fairway Loop to allow access to Fairway Loop Planned Unit Development was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. B. Concurrent annexation/rezoning of property located east of Willagillespie Road to the southeast of Willagillespie School from County AGT to City R-l (Lane County) (A/l 78-12) Unanimously recommended by Planning Commission November 20, 1978. Jim Saul, Planner, said the property consists of 2.83 acres of develop- able land and .72 acres of right-of-way, for a total of 3.55 acres. Lane County owns the land and has agreed to sell to the Lane County Housing Authority for development of a subsidized housing project, if approved. The City, through the Joint Housing Committee, has been involved in the development of the project, and would be involved in the development including funding in the future. e 12/11/78--1 146 ~ < Mr. Saul said the issue involved whether or not this particular property is a logical extension to the City boundaries of Eugene. - He said the area is part of an island which is totally surrounded by and contiguous to the city limits. He reviewed the surrounding land ownership and zoning. The findings for annexation cover the applicable City criteria and include standards under the LCDC admin- istrative rule. The Planning Commission also considered rezoning of the property. He said while the applicant is Lane County, with the ultimate intent to sell, the specific application for subsidized housing would have to go through separate application and hearings under conditional use permit. Thus, the specific design of the project is not before Council at this time. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public hearing was opened. Those speaking in favor were as follows: Evelyn Moore, 991 Sherwood Place, represented the Steering Committee of the Cal Young Neighborhood Group. The group had no objections to the annexation/rezoning, but strongly urged the City to develop the whole area at one time. They did have strong objections to - the proposed development on this site, noting there were only about 50,000 square feet as the property north of Abbey Lane is considered a 11 that is appropri ate for the development. She said the group could not support the proposed project development because there had been no feasibility study for the area. Emily Schue, 160 East 37th, repr esented the Joi nt Hous i ng Committee. She noted the project had been in the planning stages for over two years, since 1976. The project had taken that long because it was difficult to find suitable land. Lane County is willing to sell this property at a reasonable price, which will keep the development costs down. The JHC has looked at the property, and she said all groups involved feel it is a workable and practical site. She noted the involvement of several agencies: HUD for rent subsidies; the State for mortgage loan; Lane County, for sale of the property; and the City, with equity portion of fundi ng. Peggy Steveson, 1011 Lorane Hi gllWay, act i ng Di rector of Lane County Housing Authority, spoke on behJlf of the applicant. She noted the sale of the property by Lane County was contingent upon approval of the site and financing by HUll and the State Housing Authority. The final proposal must be submHted to the State by January or funds would be lost. e 12/11/7.3--2 1~1 ...... ~ , Those speaking against were as follows: e John Maxwell, 123 Abbie Lane, lived at the end of the Lane, and felt the property should be annexed when the entire area is annexed by the City in February. He noted traffic problems would increase with this new development, and parking would be difficult. He said if Abbie Lane dead-ended and a cul-de-sac were formed, it would take some of his property. He also noted Willagillespie School is completely full and children would have to be bussed. James Sahr, 3275 Onyx, questioned whether or not the City Council should encourage 25 additional families to move into Eugene. He did not feel the community would be best served by attracting 25 more families. He also felt the site was not favorable regarding the size, financing, and lack of sewers. Paul Johnson, 127 Abbie Lane, said the Lane dead-ends on his property. He measured the property subsequent to Lane County's hearing and said north of the road, there is an area approximately 430 by 140 feet . available for development of this project. He noted any widening of the street on that side would be extremely expensive. He is a builder, and according to his calculations the development could not be completed for less than $800,000 to $1 million, with no complica- tions which might add to those costs. If access were to the east or south, it would directly affect his property and his future. He noted the School Board's policy of bussing children to other schools. If that policy were to change in the future, this property might be e available to the school for expansion. Also, he felt if Lane County sold the property, it would increase his property taxes. Regarding the traffic problem and the fact that this project may involve extension of Abbie Lane to the east, Mr. Saul said at this time, the City has no such plans. Regarding the status of Willa- gillespie Road and the effect of this project, he said there was a maximum potential of 25 units which would have minimal impact. The City does have an improvement project for Willagillespie Road scheduled for the 1979-80 construction year. Also, Lane County and the City will be working together to improve access to the overchange to Delta Highway. Regarding testimony that the annexation should wait until February, Mr. Saul said the only significance is when the Planning Commission will be initiating hearings concerning potential annexation of entire island areas, of which this is a part. However, the Planning Commis- sion determined that no purpose would be served to delay this parti- cular parcel as no better information would be available at that time. Delay in consideration of the parcel would have serious implications for funding sources for the proposed development. Regarding sanitary sewers, Mr. Saul said in the written findings, it was determined that sanitary sewers are available for service to this property and that is part of the cost of the development. In e 12/11/78--3 "8 t summary, he said the Planning Commission did believe all applicabl,~ criteria for annexation were substantive: It would be consistent with the adopted plans, it represents a logical extension of City e boundaries, and services are available. Findings also pertinent to demonstrated need regarding the City's adopted policy of low income and housing dispersal were included. Mr. Obie said in reading the staff notes and minutes, he assumed that because Lane County owned the property and was participating in the proposed development, that had nothing to do with annexation. Mr. Saul said insofar as the property represents a logical extension of the city limits, the fact that it is owned by Lane County and the Housing Authority has a project proposed for the property has no bearing. The only relationship noted was the urgency of the appli- cation. He said under R-1 zoning, mechanisms are available for increased density for control of subsidized projects. However, he noted if the proposed project were not developed publicly, there could be privately-sponsored development. In either case, the development would have to go through separate public hearings. The City's Joint Housing Committee has established a Design Review Committee, which includes a person from the Cal Young Nei0hborhood Group. In response to a question from Mayor Keller regarding capacity of the schools, Mr. Saul said District 4-J had indicated there was capacity at Willagillespie to accommodate school children at this time. However, he said if other proposed projects in the area were completed prior to this one, overporulation at the school might oc cur. In that event, the school district would bus students to other e schools. In rebuttal, Ms. Steveson said the housing project would not attract 25 new families in the area, but the families would in fact be resi- dents of Eugene. There is presently a considerable waiting list for this housing. Regarding taxes, she said the various agreements on the project would require the Housing Authority to make full payment of taxes. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Res. No. 3057--Recommending to Boundary Commission annexation of property located east of Willagillespie Road to the southeast of Willagillespie School was read by number and title. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that findings supporting the annexation as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and minutes of November 20, 1978, be adopted by reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. C.B. 1805--Rezoning from County AGT to City R-1 property located east of Willagillespie Road to the southeast of Willagillespie School was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Councilor present requesting it be read in full. e 12/11/78--4 \ 1t,'l ~ . tk. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that findings supporting e the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and mi nutes of November 20, 1 9 78, be adopted by reference thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Lieuallen expressed concern regarding wildlife in the area and the question of site review. He felt it important Council consider rezoning separately from any proposed development. He felt site review would give more control for whatever project developed on the property. Mr. Saul said site review would be predicated solely upon the nature of the property on the south side, and concerned preserving the value of the natural habitat. Evidence was limited to what is in the Planning Commission minutes. He said research had been done following the Planning Commission hearing, and it was noted that as part of the update of the General Plan, an inventory of wildlife areas in the Metropolitan Area would be done. Protection for the special areas would be recommmended. Mr. Saul noted this particular piece of property was not included in that list. He said, thus, it seemed no particular purpose would served to attach site review. Vote was taken on the motion which carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unani- e mously and the bill was numbered 18312. II. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING Manager said a request had been received for testimony before Council on Council Bill 1800 regarding assessments on South Shasta Loop (contract 77-52) . He noted the parties involved had been legally notified of the Panel Hearing December 4, but did not respond and request a hearing before the Panel at that time. It would be necessary for Council, by a two-thirds vote, to authorize further discussion of the matter at this time. Don Allen, Public Works Director, said at this point staff was not sure what the issue was. Betty Smith, a member of the Hearings Panel, said the Panel had not met December 4, because there were no requests for testimony. People were notified and chose not to attend to present their objections. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to open public testimony on Council Bill 1800 for 10 minutes. e 12/11/78--5 "0 > . Mr. Williams suggested if the parties wished to be heard regarding this particular assessment, that the Council refer the council bill back e to the next Hearings Panel meeting. He felt by opening public testimony at this time, it may be establishing a precedent of persons circumventing the Panel Hearing to present their case before the entire Council. Ms Smith supported Mr. Williams' suggestion, and questioned how such a delay would affect the Public Works Department. Mr. Allen said it would probably cost the City more money because the total assessments on the project are $13,000 to $14,000, and the City is paying monthly interest. Also, it would be necessary for the City to go through the process again of registered notification. Vote was taken on the motion which was defeated unanimously. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to refer Council Bill 1800, assessments on South Shasta Loop (77-52) back to Hearings Panel for hearing January 15, 1979. Motion carried with Williams, Hamel, Obie, and Smith voting aye; Haws, Delay, and Lieuallen voting no. C.B. 1801--Levying assessments for paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer to serve First Addition to Concord and sanitary sewer to serve the area between the south boundary of First Addition to Concord and Beltline Road (78-05) was read by council bill number and title only, there being no Co~ncilor present request- ing it be read in full. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the bill be approved e and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18313. III. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING--None I V . RESOLUTIONS--None V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to approve Council minutes of November 27, 1978. Motion carried unanimously. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, the meeting was adjourned to D~78. ?~ Charles 1. Henry City Manager CHT:DT/spCM26b15 e 12/11/78--6 "1