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225 On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Lynch, the ordimnce entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORiZiNG THE ABANDONMENT OF AN EASEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW EASEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF A SANITARY SEWER LINE ACROSS PROPERTY ON WEST MAIN STREET (MARRIOTT COURTYARD)" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration~ PUBLIC, ,HEARING/ORDINANCE,: SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON PENN PARK LANE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mr. Goutdman explained that Penn Park Lane, a County road, is being used by the Catholic School for utility installation, and the City has some sort of title to a portion ofthe road. Mr. C~uldman said that this ordinance will give clear title to the Albemarle County Service Authority. Mr. Gouldman asked that deliverance of the deed be held pending related easement questions. The public hearing was opened, but as there were no speakers, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Richards asked if this will impact Pen Park, and Mr. Gouldman replied that it will not. On motion by Ms. Richards, seconded by Mr. Toscano, the ordinance entitled "g2q ORDINANCE AUTHORiZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT IN PENN PARK LANE TO THE CATTHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND ,A3qD THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC IIE,ARING/O~INANCE: SALE OF CSX PROPERTY (DOUGLAS AVENUE) TO STONEHAUS DEVELOPMENT Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Strategic Planning, discussed the background and process involving the sale of the 4 1/4 acres of land which was transferred from the Charlottesville Industrial Authority to the City. A vision was developed with the neighborhood and guidelines were presented to the City by the Belmont Neighborhood Association. A Request for Proposals was issued incorporating these guidelines and six proposals were received. Neighborhood meetings were held to explore these proposals. A project committee, including neighborhood and Planning Commission representatives and City staff members, interviewed four of the developers and made recommendatiOns to Council. Council reviewed the recommendations and indicated that they were leaning toward the Belmont Commons proposal A draft contract was prepare~ which included criteria suggested by the neighborhood, including cost, design and quality. The proposal includes up to 42 loft apartments for sale and up to seven single family homes. Most of the land (3 acres) is proposed to remain vacant open spaces, to include play area, gardens, and a natural wooded area. Staff reviewed the traffic impact and feel that the current road system can accommodate the increased traffic, Mr. Huja said the project will provide needed middle income housing, affordable housing, open spaces, diverse housing, and said the developer is committed to the project and will begin in the near future. Mr. Huja said the proposal is a creative solution to a challenging site, and the developer is willing to work with the neighborhood. Mr. Bruce Wardell, architect for the project, noted that two Requests for Proposals have previously gone out for the property, one in 1992 and one in 1996, but they were always met with some opposition. Mr. Wardetl gave a slide presentation of the site, the housing in the area, and preliminary design drawings. Mr. Wardell said that the property was used by the City for dumping of demolition material making parts undeve!opable. Mr. Wardell said the property varies from flat land that can be used for community gardens, to lush green spaces and large trees. Parking is proposed to be under the warehouse units. Single family houses are proposed to be built on Spruce Street and Douglas Avenue. Mr. Wardell said there is the potential for a pedestrian walkway by the railroad tracks to. the Belmont Bridge. Tentatively proposed are: 14 flats with one bedroom; 14 flats with two bedrooms, some with studies; and 14 flats with three bedrooms, some with studies. The plan is to establish an ad hoc design committee with