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• <br /> (5) Coordinating the provision of recreational and cultural services with the <br /> plans and programs of other public agencies and private organizations; <br /> (6) Enhancing the environmental quality and visual character of the <br /> community; and <br /> (7) . Maintaining, remodeling and upgrading park, recreational and cultural <br /> facilities in order to respond to changing uses as well as attaining and preserving operational <br /> efficiency. <br /> E. In 1995 the Eugene Rose Society requested that the current Owen Rose Garden <br /> Development Plan be modified to allow for improvements in the garden to enhance its <br /> appearance, improve the display of heritage roses, create an outdoor space and community <br /> building for small group gatherings, and to improve the park security. The current development <br /> plan was approved through a conditional use review in 1985 (CU 85 -23). <br /> F. The planning process for updating the Owen Rose Garden began by City staff <br /> meeting twice with a design subcommittee of the Rose Society to discuss the issues and <br /> objectives. On February 12, 1996 a schematic design received unanimous support after it was <br /> presented to the full Rose Society membership. <br /> G. Neighborhood input was solicited at a Whiteaker Neighborhood meeting on <br /> March 13, 1996. Questions on general horticultural practices at the rose garden and the need to <br /> remove and replace the existing structure were answered, after which, those present expressed <br /> general support for the proposed changes. A general public hearing was held on September 10, <br /> 1996 at the Campbell Senior Center, and although there was a small turnout, those present <br /> expressed strong support for the development plan revisions. <br /> H. Advertising for the public hearing was by a display ad in the 8/31/96 Register <br /> Guard, press release, several postings at the Rose Garden site, and by mailing to an interested <br /> party list. <br /> I. On April 25, 1997 the Eugene Planning Director approved these changes to the <br /> Owen Rose Garden Development Plan as a modification (MD 97 -6) to the original conditional <br /> use permit (CU 84 -23). The only condition of approval was that the rose garden provide 12 <br /> long -term bicycle parking spaces. The Planning Division sent notice to all interested parties of <br /> record for the original conditional use , and to all properties withing 300 feet of the site. Two <br /> calls were received in response. One person supported installing gates for the rose garden that <br /> would be locked at night and another was not supportive of the rose garden being locked up at <br /> night. <br /> J. Furthermore, Councilor Meisner in early May 1997 expressed concern over <br /> pedestrian and bicycle access to the riverfront bike path if the rose garden was gated and closed <br /> Administrative Order - 2 <br />