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4'02 Mrs. King stated her support of enforcement of the four-person limit in business zones. Mr. Steve Clark, Vice-President of the University of Virginia Student Council, opposed the ordinance for the following reasons: 1) prices for rental uni:ts close to the University will increase, 2) other communities that enforce the four-person limit have either more on-campus housing or better parking facilities, 3.) the problem will spread and 4) as the drinking age is increased, the drinking done a.t private parties will spread throughout the community. Ms. Meredith Richards of Trailridge Road and speaking for the Johnson Village Neighborhood Association, opposed the .trend toward rental property in her neighborhood and urged'increased enforcement in the R-1 and R-2 zones as well as enforcement in the R-3 zone. Mr. Tom McCrystal opposed the ordinance for the following reasons: 1) he felt the ordinance may circumvent the constitution, 2) he did not feel it was fair to hold a public hearing when the students are away, amd 3) he felt it would create an added enforcement problem. Mr. McCrystal -suggested further study of the matter. Mr. Jim Grill of 516 BrandOn Avenue, stated that he felt the ordinance was a simplistic solution to the problem and recommended using square footage of units as a guide for numbers allowed. Mr. Robert Brugh of 1704 Old Forge Road, stated that he felt many students preferred group living as it was a major part of~ their social lives. Mr. Calvin Williams from the Venable neighborhood, spoke in favor of the ordinance as he felt landlords are making their living.s at the expense of the neighborhoods and are subject to very little control. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Dr. Hall stated that he felt there were serious problems and that the ordinance would correct many of them. Dr. Gunter moved the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTIONS 31-3, 31-27 AND 31-28, AS AMENDED, ©F THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1976, AND TO ADD SECTIONS 31-28.1 AND 31-265.1 RELATING TO USES ALLOWED BY RIGHT AND BY SPECIAL P~RMIT IN R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND TO TH~ APPLICABILITY OF THE D~FtNI'TION OF "FAMILY" UNDER THE CITY ZONING ©RDtNANC~, AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN USE.S." Dr. Hall seconded the motion. Mrs. Gleason stated that a great deal of thought had gone into this problem and added that she felt that the addition of new dorms at the University of Virginia would ease some of the demands for housing. Mr. Wiley stated that while there was no provision for granting a special permit for units designed for more than four persons, one could be drafted. Mr. Barnes stated that he felt an effort should be made to accommodate some of the concerns raised and to make granting of a special permi.t a smooth process, perhaps a process that would include granting a permit on a parcel rather..than dwelling unit basis.