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Council approves University of Oregon East Campus rezoning 5‑3 after heated neighborhood debate
Summary
After extended debate and a failed motion to deny, the Eugene City Council voted 5‑3 to adopt an ordinance amending the Fairmount University East Campus special area study and rezoning property for proposed University of Oregon housing, prompting neighborhood concerns about building heights and impacts.
The Eugene City Council voted on May 11 to approve a University of Oregon land‑use package that amends the Fairmount University East Campus area plan, code sections and rezones the identified property to align with the university's housing plan.
Councilor Zelenka moved to deny the application, asserting the university had not met the burden of proof under the quasi‑judicial approval criteria and highlighting neighborhood impacts including an increase in allowable building heights from 45 to 85 feet and potentially 800 new dorm beds. "The proposal would double the height, scale, and…
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