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M I NUT E S
EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 1980
Adjourned meeting from April 23, 1980, of the City Council of the City of Eugene,
Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 7:30 p.m., April 28,
1980, in the Council Chamber, with the following councilors present: Betty Smith,
Scott Lieuallen, Eric Haws, Gretchen Miller, Emily Schue, and Jack Delay. Coun-
cllors Brian Obie and D. W. Hamel were absent.
I. ADDITION TO AGENDA
Ms. Miller asked that the amendment to the trespass ordinance that the
council had previously considered and discussed, be given first reading as
the last item of business on this agenda.
Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, to add to the end of the
council agenda the am~ndment to trespass ordinance for first reading.
Ms. Smith said she would vote against the motion since it was agreed, at a
previous council meeting, to place it on the .May 12th agenda and there has
not been notice to the public about the first reading of the item at this
meeting.
Ms. Miller replied the second reading and public hearing would be on
Wednesday, April 30.
Ms. Smith asked for review of the previous meeting minutes. Manager read
the minutes of April 2, 1980, which said final action on the amendment
would be held over to May 12, 1980; public hearing held and notice sent out.
Mr. Haws felt the public should be given some notice that council was
changing its mind. He suggested first reading on the upcoming Wednesday.
Ms. Miller explained this item had dragged along while less-important
items had been placed on agendas. She feare~ there would not be final
action until June.
Manager reminded council that next Wednesday's meeting would only be an
hour long so they could adjourn to consider the Metro Plan Update.
Mr. Delay had thought the amendment to the trespass ordinance would be on
this evening's agenda and was surprised it was not.
Mayor asked for defeat of the motion so public notice could be given
before a public hearing.
Motion carried 4:2, with Mr. Haws and Ms. Smith voting no.
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I I. 'PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Annexation
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1. Property located east of River Road north of Division Avenue
to be annexed to the city of Eugene and Lane County Metro-
politan Wastewater Service District (Aird/Mace/Miller/
Hutchinson) (AZ 79-11) (Map distributed)
Manager explained this was only an annexation hearing and did not
include rezoning. That rezoning would be considered May 6, 1980,
before the Planning Commission. The request was for annexation to the
City of Eugene and to the Metropolitan Wastewater Service District.
Initially, the staff had recommended against the annexation. The
Planning Commission, by a vote of 3 to 2, recommended approval of the
annexation and requested staff to come back with positive findings.
These new findings received a split vote of 2 to 2 by the commission.
He said Mary Briggs and Jim Farah of the Planning Department would
make the staff presentation on this issue.
Mr. Farah referred to the supplemental staff notes and explained since
the court's ruling on the Cone-Breeden issue, staff and the Planning
Commission will be required to go through a rigorous evaluation of
Statewide Goals in dealing with an annexation request. This supple-
mental material will be provided for all upcoming annexations until
there is a clarification of the Land Conservation and Development
Commission goals or until a comprehensive plan for Eugene has received
compliance.
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Ms. Briggs explained the request is for 10.53 acres north of Division
and east of Beltline for annexation to the city of Eugene and the
Metropolitan Wastewater District. She said the matter is before
council without the recommendation of the Planning Commission (2:2
vote). Staff recommendation is to deny the request based upon the
availability of urban services. As a result of the court of appeals'
decision in the Cone/Breeden case, supplemental staff notes have been
prepared on Statewide Goal compliance. Should positive findings be
made, those findings under Statewide Goals could be adopted.
In response to Councilor Delay's comments, Ms. Briggs said that one
must consider this annexation with regard to present adopted goals for
the county, not future goals or policies to update the Metropolitan
Plan that may be adopted in the update process.
No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by
counc i1 ors .
Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public
hearing was opened.
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Dick Danielson~ One East Broadway Mall Walk, referred to an informa-
tional booklet which had been distributed to council o~ the property.
He presented slides showing the location of the 10.5 acres north of
Division off River Road near Beltline and Fred Meyers. He showed a
slide of the anticipated pressure line for sewage. He said there were
a number of options that could be used in connecting to the sewers.
He said they were preparing to pay the cost of sewer connection and
construction with the advice of City engineers. He concluded that
urban services were available to the property. He showed a slide
indicating the present zoning in the area and said there was a need
for commercial property. The alternative is to continue with strip
commercial areas which would not allow for proper design. They would
request C-2 zoning if this request were successful.
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Jim Hinman, One East Broadway Mall Walk, said services were available
to the site. Tom Poage and Bert Teitzel said it is technically
possible to provide a hook-up to the pressure line. He asked council
to adopt findings dated February 18 prepared at the direction of the
Planning Commission. He said the private sewer line could be dedi-
cated to serve a small group of people. If, at a later date, a
more comprehensive line is installed, the property owners are willing
to sign an agreement saying they will participate in the construction
should such a system be built. There is presently no schedule for
construction of such a sewer. A West Coast market study shows a need
for additional commercial load now. He questioned whether it was
better to concentrate the commercial development or to have it strung
out along River Road. The City of Eugene taxpayers have already paid
to provide service to this property. All services go past the pro-
perty. Expansion of the sewage plant is under way. The City is
already providing service to Fred Meyer's and Valley River Center.
The report on zoning shows this as the best site. He pointed out the
Land Conservation and Development Commission goal in the submitted
material and explained how they were in conformance. The soil desig-
nation was "urban land complex," not rural land and, therefore, Goal 3
does not apply.
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Speaking against the annexation:
Harry Whitson, 3715 River Road, Chairman of the Santa Clara Advisory
Organization and a realtor, said the SCAO is opposed to the annexation
of this property. He said the Environmental Quality Commission has
given the County Commissioners four months to have a plan to solve the
pollution problem in the area. This commercial development will bring
more traffic. He asked the council to delay, until the County provides
a plan to the Environmental Quality Commission.
Jim Hale, 3729 Banner Street, said this development was not in
conformance with the Santa Clara Plan. He asked that denial be given
at this time. He urged an overall plan for the Santa Clara-River Road
area as well as a trunk line down River Road. He did not favor
gerrymandered private sewer lines. He advocated a County service
district providing a key level of urban services.
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Ms. Briggs summarized the position of the majority of the Planning
Commission members on February 5, 1980. The extension of sanitary ~
sewer system by the applicant did meet the criteria of minimum level
of urban services and, therefore, was a logical extension of the city
limits. They noted that the city limits had been exteDded with Fred
Meyer's. The question was whether this was the appropriate time for
annexation. The illogic of the boundary, over the years, would become
more logical. The Planning Commission vote was 2 to 2. According to
the City Engineer, the 1,100-foot extension would require a holding
tank and pumping system. The City is not interested in maintaining
such .a system. Fred Meyer's sewer system cannot be extended by
agreement with the City. Staff did have questions about the zone
change which will be considered later.
Jim Hinman rebutted the previous testimony. He said on February 5
the Planning Commission did determine that sewer service could be pro-
vided to this site. The problem of low flow and holding tanks had been
addressed. The benefit of this annexation to the city would be a bet-
ter pattern of commercial ,usage on River Road and tax revenues for the
City. The County (Stan Slles County Administrator) has said that the
County could not bring service to the area; therefore, the City is the
only logical provider. The annexation east of the property was sup-
ported by the River Road-Santa Clara residents. They supported having
commercial zoning on Division Avenue. The traffic problem will be
solved with the widening of River Road. The need for development is now.
Public hearing was closed.
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Mr. Haws asked if private sewers were a good idea and if property
to the north would be able to hook up to such a system. Mr. Gilman
replied this would be similar to the Fred Meyer system. It is an
interim solution and would serve only one property. Mr. Haws asked
how many private systems there were. Mr. Gilman said Fred Meyer's was
privately built, owned, and maintained. Valley River Center is
City-owned and serves more than one property. The area of the Laurel
Hill interchange is also private. Mr. Gilman said these property
owners would need to agree to participate in a new system were it to
be built. Mr. Haws commented the River Road problem was one the
County had created for the City. He would help anyone who wanted to
annex to the city. If piecemeal annexation was the only solution
available, and a private sewer seemed to be acceptable, he would vote
for it.
Ms. Miller saw the problem as one of channeling urban development.
She felt ~nnexation made a lot of sense in the context of compact
urban growth.
Mr. Delay was concerned that this was a grant of special privilege.
It was an illogical extension of sewer service. He wondered why the
land was so special that the council would create a precedent. Mr.
Farah replied the request focuses on a particular solution to one
problem and ignores the other problems, such as traffic. It is not
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Ms. Schue noted that the applicant had been waiting a long time. She
thought the traffic problem would be solved in the near future. Mr.
Farah pointed out the traffic solution was in County control so there
was no guarantee. Ms. Schue observed that it was not an ideal solu-
tion, but she would go along with the interim solution as long as the
applicant was willing to participate in the River Road trunk line when
it was built.
Res. No. 3346--A resolution forwarding recommendation to the Boundary
Commission for annexation of property located east of
River Road, north of Division Avenue to the city of
Eugene and the Lane County Metropolitan Wastewater
Service District.
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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings sup-
porting the annexation as set forth in Planning Commission staff
notes and minutes of February 18, 1980, be adopted by reference
thereto; and that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Lieuallen observed that they were creating an oddball boundary.
This was not infilling--it was leap-frogging. He was opposed to it.
Mr. Delay was concerned that other property owners would come to them
with the same request. He wondered what the consequences would be and
whether they could be accommodated. He supported the original finding
of fact and was opposed to the motion before the council.
Mr. Lieuallen indicated that he has suspected that special service
districts are being formed to provide sewers for Santa Clara while
ignoring the problem in River Rd. and this annexation confirms his suspicion. He
feels the council should be kept informed about special service
districts that include River Road for the purpose of sewering Santa
Clara and be made aware of whether or not what is happening is simply
a financing mechanism supported by River Road for sewering Santa
Clara.
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Mr. Delay clarified his position by explaining that the trunk line was
designed to serve the other (south) side of Beltline. He asked Mr.
Gilman if it were true that if the area north of Beltline were to be
connected to the sewer, it would not be through that trunk line. Mr.
Gilman agreed yes, the pressure line there was to serve the Danebo
area and was anticipated to serve most of River Road to Beltline. The
system north of Beltline becomes difficult because the ground slopes
to the north so the gravity system flow north has to be pumped south
to get to the plant. There is a question of whether it would be
better to have it go north in a gravity system. The final design has
not been worked out. The existing area could use the capacity of the
trunk line by designing a pumping station and pumping at off-peak
hours. It could be made to work. This sewer trunk line was not
designed to serve that area. Mr. Delay said if it was logical for
this property it would be logical for other properties and then there
would be a deterioration of the designed capacity. He could not
support this proposal.
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Mayor asked how sewage was handled at Fred Meyer's and pointed out ....
this would be no different from what was being done currently. .~
Motion was defeated, 4:2. Mr. Haws and Ms. Miller voted aye.
Mayor indicated it would be necessary for staff to prepare findings
on the denial and bring them back to a subsequent council meeting.
.B. Rezonings
1. Property located north of Cal Young Road and east of Willakenzie
Road from R-2/PD Limited Multiple-Family Residential District
with Planned Unit Development procedures to RG/PD Garden Apartment
District with Planned Unit Development procedures. (Capital
Management Co., LTD) (Z 79-35) (map distributed)
Manager introduced the item and noted the request was unanimously
approved by the Planning Commission on March 4, 1980. He introduced
Bill Sloat of the Planning Department.
Mr. Sloat explained the request is in an area of medium density
between Coburg Road and Willakenzie. The difference in the existing
zone and the requested zoning is that the existing zoning is R-2/PD;
14 units per acre would be allowed to be developed and under the
requested zoning, RG, 24 two-bedroom units be developed. The property
is uniquely situated so as not to affect single-family residential
neighborhoods. It is close to transit and shopping. Under the 1990 ~
Plan and the Metro Plan Update, it is designated for medium-density. ~
The Planning Commission recommends approval.
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.
Peter Thompson, 2000 Cal Young Road, urban planner and landscape
architect, was in favor of the request. He referred to staff notes
and offered to answer questions.
There being no further testimony presented, Public hearing was
closed.
CB 2109--Authorizing rezoning from R-2/PD Limited Multiple-Family Residen-
tial District with Planned Unit Development procedures to RG/PD
Garden Apartment District with Planned Unit Development proce-
dures for property located north of Cal Young Road and east of
Willakenzie Road.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings sup-
porting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff
notes and minutes of March 4, 1980 be adopted by reference
thereto; that the bill be read the second time by council bill ~
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number only, with unanimous consent of the council; and that
enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously
and the bill was read the second time by council bill number
only.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All coun-
cilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and
numbered 18613.
2. Property located west of Coburg Road, north of Willakenzie Road,
and east of Sheldon Parkside Development from RA Suburban Residen-
tial District to RP/SR Residential Professional District with
Site Review procedures. (Harold Olson) (Z 80-5) (Map distributed)
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Manager noted the Planning Commission unanimously approved this at the
March 4 meeting. He introduced Mr. Bill Sloat.
Mr. Sloat explained the request for Residential Professional District
zoning on this parcel. There are five tax lots involved on 2.56
acres. It is currently primarily vacant with two dwelling units. The
requested RP zoning would provide graduated extension from the commer-
cial area at the corner of Coburg Road and Cal Young Road. In August
1979 the applicant was turned down by the Planning Commission for a
C-2 zoning request. They had felt less-intensive zoning was more
appropriate.
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.
Mr. Giustina, 888 West Park, representing the petitioners, concurred
with the record on this item. He said he was available to answer
questions.
There being no further testimony presented, public hearing was
closed.
CB 2110--Authorizing rezoning from RA Suburban Residential District to
RP/SR Residential Professional District with Site Review
procedures for property located west of Coburg Road, north of
Willakenzie Road, and east of Sheldon Parkside Development.
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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings sup-
porting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff
notes and minutes of March 4, 1980, 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. Motion carried unanimously
and the bill was read the second time by council bill number
only.
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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors 4i'
presented voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered
18614.
3. Property located on the south side of 5th Avenue between Pearl
and Oak streets from M-2 Light Industrial District to SD Special
District and a change of sign district from Industrial to Pedes-
trian-Auto. (Loretta Day) (Z 80-6) (Map distributed)
Manager noted that this item was unanimously approved by the Planning
Commission. He introduced Greg Byrne of the Planning Department.
Mr. Byrne observed that this was the first request for expansion of
the 5th Avenue Special District since its creation in 1973. The
applicant had originally requested C-2 zoning, but the Planning staff
recommended the special district and the applicant concurred. There
are several conditional uses within the district. The district has
developed well and it is a logical extension of the 5th Avenue Special
District.
Mr. Delay asked about the parking in the area. Mr. Byrne said there
is a parking problem created by having the special district. However,
he said the subject property does have parking for its own needs.
No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by
councilors.
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Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. Public
hearing was opened.
Patrick Leonard, 444 Lincoln Street, represented the petitioner and
said they were in agreement with the Planning Commission. He would
answer questions.
There being no further testimony presented, pUblic hearing was closed.
CB 2111--Authorizing rezoning from M-2 Light Industrial Distri~t to SD
Special District and a change of sign district from Industrial
to Pedestrian-Auto for property located on the south side of
5th Avenue between Pearl and Oak streets.
Ms. Smith movedt seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings sup-
porting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff
notes and minutes of March 4t 1980, 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. The motion carried unani-
mously and the bill was read the second time by council bill
number only.
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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors
present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered
18615.
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Open Space Designation
Property located between Mill and High streets north of 46th
Avenue to be designated as Open Space Land for a special tax
assessment as provided by ORS 308.745 to 348.790 (Edgewood
Homes Association) (OS 80-1) (Map distributed)
Manager explained that the tax assessment could be reduced on this
property because of its use as open land. This item was approved
unanimously by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Byrne explained the request meets the requirements of ORS for open
space designation. The homeowners I association previously offered it
to the City. The Parks Department did not feel it filled the need as
a park and declined the offer.
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.
John Sihler, 4235 Brae Burn Drive, Edgewood Homeowners' Association,
said the area is 1.1 acres with a small pool. The pool is open to
anyone who pays $75 per family for summer. The pool is inspected by
the County Health Department. The association hires Red Cross life-
guards. Lessons are on a fee basis. He reviewed the many public uses
of the pool by other organizations. Although it is run on a fee
basis, the tax reduction is needed.
Glenn Campbell, 4103 Brae Burn Drive, explained the pool was only
seven feet deep and was a young persons' pool. It is unique but
fiannces continue to be a problem.
Steve Horvath, 4215 Pearl Street, said this park
children who cannot go 18 blocks to Amazon Pool.
have had financial problems and this reduced tax
solve these problems.
Rocky Johnson, 1145 Mill Street, was responsible for keeping the pool
in an operative condition. The maintenance costs for the pool are
high and increasing each year. He indicated the pool needs to be cleaned,
patched, and repainted this year.
is unique for small
In the past, they
assessment would help
Public hearing was closed.
Councilor Schue indicated her support for the designation.
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Res. No. 3347--A resolution designating certain property within the city
of Eugene as "0pen Space Land. II e
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that findings supporting
the Open Space designation as set forth in Planning Commission
staff notes and minutes of March 4, 1980, be adopted by reference
thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call vote.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Appeal of Zone Change Request Denied by Planning Commission for
Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Emerald Street and East
22nd Avenue from R-1 Low-Density Residential District to C-1 Neighbor-
hood Commercial District (Willamette People's Cooperative) (Z 80-4)
(Map distributed)
Manager explained the zone change request was denied by the Planning
Commission and was being appealed to the council. He introduced Jim
Farah and Mary Briggs of the Planning Department. He said a lot of
letters had come to the City and are in the councilors' packets.
Ms. Briggs explained the appeal of the Planning Commission denial by
a vote of 4 to 2, referred to the staff notes and indicated the
South University Neighborhood Association was the relevant neighbor-
hood association.
Ms. Miller explained that she did not have financial interest in
the Willamette Peoples' Co-op, but she stated she was a member at ~
one time. She did use the facility. She had talked to people on ..,
the street and had tried to explain to them that this a quasi-
judicial matter. In that respect, she had ex parte contacts
but did not consider it a conflict of interest.
Ms. Smith said she had been contacted but did consider it a
conflict of interest.
Mr. Delay said he had received letters from several persons the
subject of which had been distributed to the council and had not
prejudiced his views in any way.
Mayor indicated he had received numerous letters also. They had not
influenced his position.
Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record.
Public hearing was opened.
Speaking if favor of the rezoning:
Terri Jones, Secretary of Willamette People's Co-op, asked those in the
audience to stand up if they supported the request. She said the
Willamette Peoples' Co-op had no intention of expanding. They were
given a choice of reverting back to the original sales room--two-
thirds of the present sales area--or to seek C-1 zoning. She said
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they were a small neighborhood grocery meeting neighborhood needs.
The Planning Commission has recognized the need for "ma-and-pa"
grocery stores in the plan update. In the Westside Neighborhood, the
Planning Commission has legitimized nelghborhood groceries. The
Willamette People's Co-op is a grocery stores that has been in contin-
uous operation for 35 years. She asked to have the c-i zoning, but
would accept any solution that would permit them to operate in the
neighborhood. She explained that this was a city-wide problem. The
store could not be improved when the zoning was tenuous. Small
neighborhood groceries should be encouraged rather than put out of
business.
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Sidney Herbert, 2750 Onyx Street, said she and her neighbor, Jean
Johnson, 2795 Emerald, just came to support their favorite store.
They walk to the store six blocks. At one time,. she lived one-half
block from the store and is an original member of the co-op. The
store is a benefit to the community. She suggested that there was a
selective zone enforcement here. She said there were a number of zone
violations in the neighborhood. She was nervous about a C-1 zone
change, but wished a flexible way to deal with the problem of keeping
stores within walking distance of homes.
Eric Ackerson, 339 West 22nd Avenue, Vice President of Willamette
People's Co-op Council, said they tried to be unobtrusive in the
neighborhood. They have improved the outside appearance of the store
by removing unsightly clothing boxes and other recycling materials
from the front. They plan to stay in their present space. They have
not expanded the business volume. He asked the council, if C-1 was
not acceptable, to find some way for the store to exist.
Bess Noble, 2577 Emerald Street, lives four blocks from the co-op and
feeds a family of three on $120 month and could not do it if the co-op
were not close to her home as 90 percent of her food dollars are spent
at the co-op.
Speaking against the zone change:
Gary Gillespie, 914 East 18th Avenue, President of South University
Neighborhood Association, referred to a letter to the council and to .
the Planning Commission from SUNA, which objects to the C-1 zone.
The neighborhood association does not object to the co-op store, but
it does not want uses allowed in a C-1 zone to occur in the neighbor-
hood. SUNA recommended an extension be granted to the Willamette
People's Co-op to remain in the portion of the premises they now
occupy. They would like to see it allowed to stay as a conditional
use in an R-1 zone.
Julie Johnson, 1375 East 22nd Avenue, lives next door to the co-op.
She was not opposed to the co-op, but opposed the zone change. She
spoke on the many benefits of the co-op.
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Sue Girking, 1375 East 22nd Avenue, reiterated her support for the
co-op as a next-door neighbor. She asked the council to seek another
alternative besides the zone change.
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Jessie Waldstein, 1270 East 22nd Avenue, questioned whether the people ~
who stood up lived in the neighborhood. At the SUNA meeting, she had ~
not seen them. She objected to legitimizing an illegal use. She
questioned whether the store did have,lower prices. The store became
clean and tidy after the non-conforming use was discovered. At the
SUNA meeting, many people were opposed to the store.
Richard Tyler, 1748 High Street, teacher at East Side School, said he
had seen the co-op serve young people good, wholesome food. The co-op
has given young people apprenticeship opportunities.
Ben Occuz, 825 West 4th Avenue, said he bikes to the co-op and was a
member of the co-op. It is the best place to buy natural foods.
Terri Jones indicated that they would support any compromise. They
have tried to minimize the impact of the store and if they knew they
could stay at this location, would be inclined to fix the building up
further.
There being no further testimony, public hearing was closed.
Ms. Briggs referred to the March 4, 1980, staff notes. She noted
expansion was determined by square footage, not sales volume. She
noted this was not in conformance with,the 1990 Plan for neighborhood
commercial centers. There were five existing stores in the area
between 19th and 25th, and Hilyard and Agate, which has a population
of 4,000 to 5,000. Two of these stores are conforming and three are ~
non-conforming. The 1990 Plan Update leaves neighborhood commercial
centers up to individual neighborhoods. Staff has not done a compre-
hensive city-wide study to answer questions about the disperse-
ment of neighborhood commercial centers and whether it should be done
with conditional use or code amendment.
Mr. Haws said he would not support a zone change to C-1 because it
could be sold to another business. He would like the staff to come up
with an alternative the council could adopt. Mr. Farah replied the
only way to accommodate ma-and-pa groceries was by code amendment.
The City would need to take a comprehensive look at the code.
Mr. Delay noted this has been a concern since 1976 in regard to the
Westside neighborhood. Mr. Porter had promised at that time to bring
the council another option. The Planning Staff was to prepare some-
thing in 18 months and they had missed that time frame. Mr. Farah
explained there were short-term solutions available for the store.
Westside had taken care of this problem in an adopted refinement plan.
It is an item that has plagued the staff, the Planning Commission, and
the council. He suggested that they deal with a code amendment in the
next six to seven months. He suggested that council direct staff not
to proceed with abatement. Stan Long, City Attorney, said the council
could not request that an ordinance not be obeyed. Ms. Miller asked
about a moratorium. Mr. Long said that was possible; however, he did
not believe that codes were enforced when they were under study. If ~
something came up later, then a moratorium could be applied. ,..,
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Mayor instructed that they make a motion to deny the zone change and
direct the staff to do the appropriate study.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. L i euallen, that the appeal be
denied and staff be directed to immediately begin work on a code
amendment to be brought'back for consideration prior the end of
the calendar year; that staff also be directed in its normal
process to monitor the activities of the co-op in terms of the
nuisance ordinance.
Mr. Delay, Ms. Miller, and Mr. Lieuallen were not sure that the latter
part of the mot ion did not canst itute harassment. . They were assured
by Mr. Farah that staff will continue to act as usual, answering
complaints from citizens and carrying on normal field work.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Miller, to extend the meeting to
11 p.m. Motion carried 4:1, with Ms. Smith voting no.
E. Proposals for Repair, Maintenance, or Restoration of Historic
Landmarks (Memo distributed)
Manager referred to the memorandum and said $21,000 was involved. He
introduced Judy Rees, Historic Preservation Specialist.
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Ms. Rees said the Historic Review Board's March 27 meeting reviewed
the eight requests and are recommending six proposals. Only one
proposal has received previous money. The majority are within the
Skinner Butte historic area.
Res. No. 3348--A resolution authorizing a contract for restoration of
the Hope Abbey Mausoleum.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0. (Mr. Haws left the meeting.)
Res. No. 3349--A resolution authorizing a contract for repainting the
Ankeny House.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0.
Res. No. 3350--A resolution authorizing a contract for restoration
of the Bennett House.
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Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings ~
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review ~
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0.
Res. No. 3351--A resolution authorizing a contract for restoration
of-the Wheeler House Garden.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0.
Res. No. 3352--A resolution authorizing a contract for restoration
of the First Congregational Church.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolution be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0.
Res. No. 3353--A resolution authorizing a contract for restoration
of the Shelton-McMurphy House.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the findings
supporting the recommendations as set forth in the Historic Review
Board staff notes and minutes of March 27, 1980, be adopted by
reference thereto; and that the resolutions be adopted. Roll call
vote. Motion carried unanimously 5:0.
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II. PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
.Res. No. 3354--A resolution authorizing payment of bills and claims for
the period April 14, 1980, through April 28, 1980.
Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to adopt the resolu-
tion. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously.
III. AMENDMENT TO TRESPASS ORDINANCE
Ms. Smith left the meeting, which resulted in a lack of a quorum.
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Mr. Lieuallen requested Mr. Long to explain the council's authority to
compel attendance. Mr. Long read Section 10 of the charter which said
that a majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum, except
that a lesser number may compel the attendance of absent members. The
process by which it is done is not described, Mr. Long commented. Ms.
Miller thought there was a precedent.
Upon motion duly made, seconded, and approved, the meeting was adjourned to
April 30, 1980.
Respectfully submitted,
c~~/h
City Manager
(Recorded by Beth Conant)
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