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City of Springfield
Regular Council Meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL HELD
MONDAY, APRIL 7,1997
The City of Springfield Council met in Regular Session in the Springfield City Council Meeting
Room, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon, on Monday, April 7, 1997, at 7:02 p.m., with
Mayor Morrisette presiding.
ATTENDANCE
Present were Mayor Morrisette, Councilors Ballew, Beyer, Dahlquist, Maine and Shaver.
Councilor Burge was absent (excused). Also present were City Manager Michael Kelly,
Assistant City Manager Gino Grimaldi, City Attorney Tim Harold, City Recorder Eileen Stein,
Administrative Aide Shari Higgins and members of staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Morrisette.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Rev. Doc Kirk, Immanuel Baptist Church.
SPRINGFIELD UPBEAT
1. Mayor Morrisette declared by proclamation April 7 through 13 as Arbor Week.
2. City Manager Mike Kelly recognized Kathy Cunningham, Municipal Court, for twenty years
of service to the City of Springfield.
CONSENT CALENDAR
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR MAINE,
TO ADOPT THE CONSENT CALENDAR. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5
FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR BURGE WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
1. Claims
2. Minutes
a. March 3, 1997 - Regular Meeting
b. March 10, 1997 - Joint Meeting with Planning Commission
c. March 10, 1997 - Work Session
d. March 15, 1997 - Goal Setting Session
e. March 17, 1997 - Joint Meeting with Arts Commission
f. March 17, 1997 - Regular Meeting
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g. March 24, 1997 - Joint Meeting with Library Board
h. March 24, 1997 - Work Session
3. Resolutions
a. RESOLUTION NO. 97-13 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-965:
KRUSE WAY AND HUTTON STREET SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 97-14 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-989:
UNION TERRACE STREET (SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION).
c. RESOLUTION NO. 97-15 - A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-992:
HIGHBANKS ROAD AT 55TH PLACE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION.
d. RESOLUTION NO. 97-16- A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT PERMIT PROJECT 3-999:
SOUTH 69TH PLACE NEAR SOUTH B STREET (AT TAX LOT 1702353304700).
4. Ordinances
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a. ORDINANCE NO. 5851 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE METRO PLAN
DIAGRAM FROM HEAVY INDUSTRIAL TO LIGHT MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL FOR
AN AREA LOCATED EAST OF 28TH STREET AND NORTH OF MARCOLA ROAD
(APPROXIMATELY 11.5 ACRES) LOCA TED IN SPRINGFIELD. LANE COUNTY.
PIERCE PROPERTY. JO. NO. 96-10-208 (SECOND READING).
5. Other Routine Matters
a. Approve endorsement of OLCC Liquor License for the Golden Dragon, located at 1216
Mohawk Blvd., Springfield.
b. Award a bid in the amount of$36,124 to Gibson Motor Co. for two four door passenger
utility vehicles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Improvement of Walnut Road, Aspen to Poltava Street, Project 1-958.
ORDINANCE NO. 5850 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WALNUT ROAD. ASPEN TO POL TA V A
STREET. AND VICINITY (1-958) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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City Engineer Al Peroutka presented the staff report on this issue. He explained adoption of
the Engineer's Report is the second step in the street improvement process. A public hearing
must be held prior to adoption of the Engineer's Report and solicitation of bids for the subject
project. Mr. Peroutka stated prior to May 1996, the project must begin or the money should
return to the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC). Since the
project did not occur in a timely manner, an extension was granted until May of 1998. It is
now time to schedule this improvement project.
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On the north side of the road building and partitioning improvements have occurred and each
property now within the city limits has signed improvement agreements and are therefore
legally committed to particiapte in the project. The only property that does not have an
improvement agreement is a large tax lot on the north side of the street, which is proposed to
be subdivided and become the River Trails Subdivision and is the impetuous for bringing the
project to council for approval. Mr. Peroutka explained with the MWMC funding in place,
the project is ready to move forward.
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Mr. Peroutka explained Alternate A is the staff design of the project, and Alternate B is an
alternative which was designed after neighborhood meetings with property owners. Items of
disagreement with the neighborhood included: 1) the developer of the subdivision should pay
a substantial portion of the improvement project. Staff responded that they can not charge
more than a proportional amount, per Dolan land use case; 2) the property owners do not want
the street improvement, as the road is adequate. Staff stated that with the pending
development the need for the street improvement which includes lighting, safety features, and
overall city road improvement, is definitely necessary. It would be required if constructed
elsewhere with the signed improved agreements; 3) there should be either no parking or
limited parking. Staff responded that parking only on one side of the street with the street
width at 28 feet would be acceptable; 4) neighbors wanted 'one or two raised crosswalks; .
similar to West D Street project. Staff responded by saying they did. not feel the raised
crosswalks were necessary and prior council direction was to limit their use. The West D
Street raised crosswalks are the only ones now in the city and were permitted by special city .
ordinance; '5) per Mr. Peroutka, on the list of issues, there was nota #5; 6) the construction. ."
time period'should be when the Heron's are not nesting. Staff responded by saying. they
agreed with the neighbors and would work construction around the birds natural breeding
time; 7) The subdivision should be constructed prior to the street improvement. Staff
responded by stating the subdivision approval is moving forward and the street improvement
project is necessary with or without the new development; 8) the neighborhood would like the
road aligned to the south as much as possible. Staff responded by creating Alternate B with
more southern alignment; 9) the neighborhood wants to locate utilities underground. The
neighbors have met with the utility companies and it was made clear that the neighbors would
need to pay costs associated with the underground work.' The same costs would apply to
decorative lighting requests; and 10) the neighbors would like a sidewalk only on the south
side of the street to free up space and push pedestrians to the south side. Any foot traffic. in
front of the neighborhood homes is opposed. Staff responded by stating the city should
require sidewalks on both sides of the street and suggested their might be,a potential' "
American Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint if sidewalks were not placed on both sides for
pedestrian access.
Mr. Peroutka said the estimated project cost is $170,000 with property owner costs being
$155,000 and city costs being $15,000. The cost per front foot is estimated at $140. Costs
have risen considerably for street construction, especially for smaller streets in the heavy
construction period.
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Councilor Maine asked ifthere is a cost estimate on Alternative B. Mr. Peroutka said without
a sidewalk on the north side of the street, it was about ten dollars less per front foot.
Although with raised crosswalks, project costs would probably be about the same.
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Mayor Morrisette asked Mr. Kelly to explain ownership of the site and what kind of use is
designated for its future. Mr. Kelly explained the site is currently owned by the City of
Springfield, but is held in trust for the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission.
Its future use is designated as a surge basin to store diluted liquid waste during storm events.
He explained, the existing large sanitary sewer known as the East Bank Interceptor has
sufficient dry weather capacity, but becomes overloaded during major wet weather storm
events. Mr. Kelly assured the council the basins construction would be completed in a
compatible fashion to the surrounding park land and would likely involve a below ground
facility which would be lined with concrete.
Mayor Morrisette opened the public hearing.
Councilor Shaver said he had spoken with many neighbors and had attended meetings with
regard to the proposed improvement project and the proposed subdivision request.
1. Kristin Allen, 512 Aspen Street, Springfield, spoke as President of the East Alton Baker
Neighborhood Association. She thanked staff for Alternate B, and asked everyone present
who favored the alternative to stand and show their support. Ms. Allen said property
owners were forced to sign improvement agreements prior to 'purchasing,their"homesc'and;;'. .';
they would not have signed them if it would not have been mandatory. Ms. Allen shared
her opposition to the improvement project, even if Alternative B is chosen.
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2. Dave Allen, S12 Aspen Street, Springfield, asked council members to.view. poster-boards;:...
showing.various aspects of their neighborhood. as provided by: the neighborhood'::;' "'~",:",I' .
association.
3. Gail Smith, 866 Poltava Street, Springfield, said her preference is for Alternative Band
. she listed eight reasons why the neighborhood association favors the alternative instead of
the city's improvement design, or Alternative A.
4. John Lively, 1186 West D Street, stated he lives one block east of the development. Mr.
Lively and his wife were both present to favor Alternative' B, as it is similar to. the :design
that his street follows. He said from experience, the West D Street design concept would
serve his neighbors on Walnut Street better.
5. Brian Kenny, 1631 Fircrest Drive, Eugene, stated he owns thepropertyaddressedas'1352..
Walnut. He said his family will return to their Walnut Street property in approximately
three years and they have a great interest in the project. Mr. Kenny cited his preference for
sidewalk placement. He spoke regarding the sewer project and how much topsoil was
removed and not replaced to support the existing plant life and there are still telephone
lines on West D Street that have not been placed in the ground. Mr. Kenny asked for
proper project oversight and assurances that it will be completed and managed to the
satisfaction of the neighborhood.
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6. Pam Lenhart, 1487 Kiev Street, Springfield, said her property is located on the corner of
Kiev and Poltava Streets. She stated she represents a number of neighbors who are either
present and not speaking or who were unable to attend.
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She spoke of her concerns regarding the future connection between Poltava and Walnut
Street, which may be impacted by this street improvement project.
She felt if Alternate A were approved, it would encourage speeding motorists and asked
for bollards if the project was improved to limit access. She said both she and her
neighbors favor Alternative B.
7. Paul Millard, 1390 North Walnut Road, Springfield, showed the council his certificate of
occupancy which he just received from the city to live in his family's newly completed
home. He explained his family had just build a home debt-free, and now he has received
information that he could be charged a street assessment in the amount of$12,000. Mr.
Millard asked council to accept public testimony regarding the proposed subdivision,
which has caused the need for the street improvement project.
8. Kathy Millard, 1390 North Walnut Road, Springfield, said she does not support the
street improvement project. The cost of the project is more than the benefit to the
neighbors and will place undue financial burden on most of the neighbors. She spoke of
safety concerns that occur due to speeding drivers and ifthe project does occur, she felt
speed bumps are imperative. Ms. Millard felt that subdivision. approval should occur prior
to the initiation of the street project and she favored AlternateB..
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Councilor Beyer asked about the contradictory statementsfromsomeneighborsthaNhey, ...,'
have a safe street now, butthe city needed to included speed bumps'in the ,street project,:,..,
due to speeding vehicles. Ms. ,Millard said the speeding vehicles'usually appear.when~the.<, .'
neighborhood children are not playing. She reiterated the need to place speed bumps at
the intersections if the project is approved.
9. Ruth Millard, 1388 North Walnut Road, Springfield, said her preference is to have no
changes to Walnut Road, as it would change the flavor of the country road to a city street.
If the council deems changes are necessary, then she urged adoption of Alternate B. Ms.
Millard stated the residents feel the developer of the proposed subdivision should pay for
street improvements since only the subdivision would benefit from the project.
10. Les Steffenson, 520 Aspen Street, Springfield, felt the proposed.subdivision,should receivei' .,,'
city approval prior to the initiation of the street improvement project. He said safety:"'.
problems would continue to occur with vehicles not.obeying,trafficsigns withouUhe'9.... '..."
addition of speed barriers. Mr. Steffenson supported Alternate B, which would allow the
rural look to continue within the city limits. The area now draws residents for recreational
use and the street project would change the quality of the neighborhood. Mr. Steffenson
said the project costs appear prohibitive to neighbors and felt the city should harbor more
financial responsibility.
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11. Eleanore Kenny, 1352 Walnut Road, Springfield, said she favors Alternate B as it would
allow homeowners to continue to park in their own driveways. The right-of-way
acquisition would take away many driveways and would encourage on street parking.
Ms. Kenny spoke of the current use of both the park area and Walnut Street for slow traffic
use by bicycles traveling to Eugene. She felt the speeding which currently takes place
occurs mainly in the evening hours.
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12. Doug DuPriest, 777 High Street, Eugene, stated he is an attorney representing the Allen's
and the Kenney's with regards to the street improvement project and issues associated with
the project timing and costs. He stated the street improvement project would pave the way
for the subdivision development proposed by Ainslie Krans and that their proposed
subdivision property is currently still within the county and needs the street improvement
project to occur for development approval. Mr. DuPriest told the council at the current
time there is no assurance the proposed subdivision property will be incorporated to the
City of Springfield.
Mr. DuPriest spoke regarding the reduction of parking and access which would deny the
users of East Alton Baker Park the amenities they currently have. He provided council
with a handout which outlined the preliminary cost information presented regarding the
street improvement project, as well as, updated information which shows much higher
costs to residents of Walnut Street. Mr. DuPriest discussed the front footage costs and
stated the property owners request the split to occur equally between the property owners
and the proposed subdivision developer. He felt the neighbors are third on the list of those
who would benefit from the project, yet are first on the list of those who must pay for the
project. He asked council to make appropriate reductions to assessment figures.
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13. Greg Hyde; representing the WillamalaneParkandRecreation District, 200 S.Mill Street,>
Springfield, spoke of Will am alane's support of the project. They own and operate
the East Gate Alton Baker Park, which is at the end of one of the two eastern entries' into ". '.
Alton Baker.Park. WillamalanePark.and Recreation District.supportsparking.along one::..'; "
side ofthe'improvement project or parking. bays at a minimum.'; He ,said they supportthe'" .
improvement project and do not necessarily favor Alternate A or B, but possibly a
combination of the two.
Willamalane Park and Recreation District also supported the raised crosswalk at the
intersection of Walnut and Poltava and would like to see the city continue with the unique
character of West D Street and any traffic calming measures that are appropriate. He also
supported the inclusion of design features which would allow a sidewalk on the south side
to be built as a multi-purpose path that is 10 to 12 feet wide.
Council reviewed charts and information submitted by Dave Allen of the EastAlton
Baker Neighborhood Association, which showed both alternatives and provided views of
the existing neighborhood. Council asked Mr. Allen questions regarding. the. information " .
he provided and about characteristics of the neighborhood.
Council was provided with the following correspondence:
a. Correspondence from Kristin Allen. President, East Alton Baker Neighborhood
Association, dated April 4, 1997, regarding the proposed road improvements and
copy of the alternate street improvement plan. (Hand delivered to the City
Manager's Office on April 4, 1997).
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b. Correspondence from Douglas M. DuPriest, Hutchinson, Anderson, Cox and Coons,
P.C., representing David and Kristin Allen and Brian P. and Eleanore Kenny, dated
March 17, 1997, to Bob Taylor, Public Works Engineering Division. (Hand
delivered to the City Manager's Office on April 4, 1997).
c. Correspondence from Douglas M. DuPriest, Hutchinson, Anderson, Cox and Coons,
P.C., representing David and Kristin Allen and Brian P. and Eleanore Kenny.
(Distributed to City Council members during the public hearing).
Mr. Peroutka explained the agreement with MWMC included the foot frontage figures
and the figure correction occurred during a revision process in which the MWMC fees were
deemed as separate fees from city fees. He further explained the city cost is only a
proportionate cost and is accurate. Mr. Peroutka addressed all issues brought to the council's
attention by the neighbors present.
Mayor Morrisette closed the public hearing.
Councilor Ballew asked what the average size of the lots are on Walnut Street. Mr. Kelly
replied from 6;500 to 11,000 square feet. Councilor Beyer. asked if the city has' continued" to .
use raised crosswalks or if the neighbors are asking for speed' bumps by, using the terminology -
of raised crosswalks.
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Councilor Shaver spoke. about his contact with theneighborhood'association~and'how..,
change is not easy-to live with; but improvementsdobenefiHhe city.and'assist:'property"j',~<
owners with increased values and better roads. Staff and council do consider equity and
fairness in addition to safety, during the construction of all road improvements. Councilor
Shaver spoke about 28 foot streets as an alternate size that is allowable in the city. He said
cut through traffic is a real concern to neighbors and a good mitigator is the use of raised
crosswalks. The city has a policy of not using bollards to block streets, but after the proposed
subdivision is developed, there may be a way to use bollards to barricade Poltava and Walnut
and still have a way through the area, in through the subdivision and back out. Prior to the
development; there is only one way into the subdivision and he can not support. the use 'Of a .
barricade, and may not support it in the future, but would. be willing, to revisit the issue;' .
Councilor Shaver favored raised crosswalks and' a shift in sidewalk standards of A feet on the
north and 6 feet on the south, placed curbside with no sidewalk setbacks.
Councilor Maine stated a lot of give and take has already occurred and she praised staff for
working so closely with the neighborhood. She had a concern that as delays continue to occur
to accommodate the neighbors, that the construction season becomes closer and project costs
will rise. Councilor Maine stated her concerned with speed issues. Although she
sympathized, about the country setting being changed by the street improvement project, she
said change is inevitable and she does not want to be part of a decision which does not allow
sidewalks within the city limits.
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Councilor Ballew stated parking bays have been deemed more dangerous, traffic hazards and
more ineffective than parallel parking by Lane Transit District.
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Councilor Beyer said it did not make sense to only place sidewalks on one side of the
road, as safety is a large concern of the council. She also supported on-street parking as a
needed feature in the construction of the improvement project.
Councilor Dahlquist stated parking is very important with sidewalks on both sides. He also
supported the raised crosswalk at the Poltava intersection.
There was a discussion regarding raised sidewalks and what is currently and what should be
allowed in connection with street improvement projects.
Councilor Ballew stated she does not agree with giving up more city owned land for the
project. She said she is not opposed to a curve, but the equity in moving to far south and the
placement needs to occur more to the north. Mr. Peroutka stated the original Walnut Road
was 15 feet on center line when development of the north side occurred, and an additional 8
feet of right-of-way was secured. He commented that any right-of-way acquisition on the
south side would need to be approved by both MWMC and the City Council.
Council discussed alternates for parking, right-of-way footage, sidewalks, and the use of
the property in trust for MWMC. There is funding in the amount of.$76,000, with.an interest
set aside for the obligation for the property to participate in the street improvement project.
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Mr. Peroutka explained if there is a shortfall in funding, then the city must assist with. project .
costs. Mr. Kelly explained the grant that MWMC obtained to demolish, the:old sewer plant .
only allowed $76,000 for the street improvement costs. If there are additional costs, above
and beyond the $76,000, plus interest, then it would take the jurisdictions of the City of
Springfield, City of Eugene and Lane County to amend the MWMC agreement, which is
conducive to the grant conditions to reflect additional costs.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
BEYER, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5850, ALTERNATE A WITH THE ADDITION
OF TWO RAISED CROSSWALKS BEING ADDED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF
POL TA V A AND WALNUT AND ASPEN AND WALNUT, WITH A 4 FOOT SIDEWALK
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STREET AND A 6 FOOT SIDEWALK ON THE. SOUTH
SIDE OF THE STREET, WITH THE ROAD CURVE TO EXTEND NO MORE THAN 10
FEET FURTHER SOUTH FROM THE ORIGINAL POSITIONING (FOR A TOTAL OF
15 FEET), WITH INSTRUCTION TO STAFF TO PROVIDE CAREFUL OVERSIGHT ON
THE PROJECT, FOR THE TIMING OF THE CONSTRUCTION NOT TO CONFLICT
WITH THE HERONS NESTING, WITH PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE
STREET ONLY. ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
STREET COST TO BE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF THE
STREET EQUALLY BY FRONT FOOTAGE OR THE CITY'S NORMAL ASSESSMENT
POLICIES. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
COUNCILOR BURGE WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
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It was clarified that the sidewalk and raised crosswalk costs would be included in the property
owner front footage assessment costs.
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It was clarified that if the costs for the property in trust for the MWMC property exceeds the
cost, which it is projected it will with the additional project costs in the motion, then contact
will need to occur by the three governing jurisdictions of MWMC (Eugene, Springfield and
Lane County), and a request would be made to pay the actual improvement project costs.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
1. Steve Moe. P.O. Box 847, Springfield, spoke promoting the Lane County law levy. A
large portion of the levy will fund 48 beds at the Lane County Jail. Mr. Moe explained the
cost to the citizens of Lane County computes to about .68 cents per citizen in Lane County
per month. He asked the council to support the tax levy and protect public safety in Lane
County.
Councilor Maine explained that the City Council typically does not take a position on local
election topics, because they feel voters should support their own choices. She said only one
other time had council taken a public stance on a levy which was a prior Lane County public
safety levy. Councilor Maine provided information on the levy, how it relates to efforts
currently being discussed by the Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) and what voters
received for passing public safety levies in prior years.
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Councilor Shaver said he too, supported the levy and for preserving 48 beds locally, it was
a small price to pay. He reiterated that due to past council decisions not to support local
election topics, that it would be up to this council to decide as a group if support should be
stated.
IT WAS MOVED BY SHAVER FOR THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT
THE LANE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY LEVY. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR BURGE WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
ORDINANCES
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Tax Lot 4400, Assessor's Map 17-02-34-42, From Low
Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, by Order of the Lane. County Circuit
Court.
ORDINANCE NO. 5852 - AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. OREGON. LOCATED BETWEEN THE MCKENZIE
HIGHWAY AND A STREET (ASSESSOR'S MAP 17-02-34-42. TAX LOT 4400). FROM
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Planning Manager Greg Mott presented the staff report. The application to rezone the subject
property was denied by the Planning Commission on November 19, 1996, after two continued
public hearings. On November 30, 1996, 120 days (including a seven-day extension) had
elapsed since the application was deemed complete. On December 2, 1996, the applicant
appealed the Planning Commission decision to the City Council. On December 19, 1996, the
applicant filed a petition in Lane County Circuit Court of Writ of Mandamus seeking a
Peremptory Writ ordering the rezone.
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On January 21, 1997, the City Council upheld the Planning Commission denial. On February
4, 1997, the City and applicant went to trial. On February 7, 1997, the Court decided on
behalf of the applicant. Pursuant to ORS 227.178, the Council must adopt the attached
ordinance rezoning the subject property.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILOR SHAVER, WITH A SECOND BY COUNCILOR
MAINE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5852. THE MOTION PASSED WITH A VOTE
OF 5 FOR AND 0 AGAINST. COUNCILOR BURGE WAS ABSENT (EXCUSED).
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
1. Committee Appointments
2. Business from Council
a. Committee Reports
Mayor Morrisette spoke about the Human Services subcommittee meeting he
attended to discuss budget reductions prior to the Human Services Committee board
meeting. He said specific budget reductions have been targeted and possible add-backs
had also been identified, if contribution amounts are maintained or increased by local
governments.
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Mayor Morrisette said he recently attended a meeting about gang behavior and
congratulated the Police Department of the apprehension of youth gang members/
taggers who had committed 32 crimes within the city.
Councilor Maine discussed the upcoming Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC)
meeting and an agenda topic concerning the Natural Resources Special Study
(NRSS).
Councilor Maine eXplained three options will be discussed by MPC members and
she provided information regarding inventory and costs for each option. The need
for this discussion to occur at the MPC level would eliminate an extra review for
each jurisdiction (Eugene, Springfield and Lane County). Final approval would still
be given by each jurisdiction after the study moves forward and receives its initial
review by MPC. Councilor Maine stated her preference for Option #2, as it would
be the most financially prudent option. She provided council members with information
on the option and council consensus was to support Option #2 at the MPC level.
Councilor Maine announced the next Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting
is scheduled for April 10 at the School District Administration Building. She encouraged
all council members to attend.
b. Other Business
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Councilor Ballew thanked the Fire and Police departments for their quick response
and excellent service to her family when her parents' residence caught on fire last week.
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BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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