HomeMy WebLinkAbout140616.PHMINUTES – Eugene City Council June 16, 2014 Page 1
Public Hearing
M I N U T E S
Eugene City Council
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
June 16, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Councilors Present: George Brown, Betty Taylor, Alan Zelenka, Chris Pryor, Claire Syrett, Greg Evans, George Poling, Mike Clark Mayor Kitty Piercy opened the June 16, 2014, City Council public hearing.
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE ACTION: An Ordinance Concerning Deer Fencing; and
Amending Sections 9.2750 and 9.2751 of the Eugene Code, 1971, and Section 4.996 of that
Code (City File CA 14-1)
1. Bradley Cook – Supported the proposed ordinance noting people want to protect their yards. 2. Sandra Bond – Supported the proposed ordinance and expressed concerns about retaining walls.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Commercial Re-designation and Re-zoning of
the Willamette Stationers’ Property (City Files MA 14-1 and Z 14-3)
1. Philip Farrington – Supported the proposed ordinance and asked for immediate passage. 2. Maxine Walton – Supported the ordinance and expressed hope for a speedy resolution.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Unruly Gatherings and Amending Section
4.670 of the Eugene Code
1. Leonard Epstein – Supported the ordinance, noting that enforcement should be a priority.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Restrictions on Fireworks; Adding Section
4.934 to the Eugene Code and Amending Section 4.990 of that Code
1. Emily Fox – Supported the ordinance and suggested limiting use to designated areas in parks. 2. Gene Mosher – Supported the ordinance, noting he spends several days terrified.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Single Family Code Amendments for
Accessory Buildings, Alley Access Lots and Secondary Dwellings; Amending Sections
9.0500, 9.1245, 9.2740, 9.2741, 9.2750, 9.2751, 9.6775, and 9.8030; and Providing an
Effective Date (City File CA 13-3
1. Dean Hale – Said amendments are flawed; totally prohibiting SDUs is an overcorrection. 2. Lucinda Muñiz-Hale- Said she is not in favor of a citywide flag lot restriction. 3. Mia Nelson – Expressed disappointment, noting only winners are those against infill. 4. Carolyn Jacobs –Clarified the origins of several of the proposed amendments. 5. Bill Aspegren – Urged passage of the ordinance without changes. 6. Barbara Prentice – Supported a property owner’s right to build secondary dwellings. 7. Sue Prichard – Expressed concern that neighborhood recommendations went too far.