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had conformed to the code as presently written but that the staff, Planning Commission and Council could certainly consider future changes in the procedure. Mr. Albro then moved, and Mr. Gatewood seconded, adoption of the resolution granting the special permit as prepared by .the ~City Attorney. A substitute motion by Mrs. O'Brien, seconded by Mr. Buck, that each aspect of the special permit application be voted on separately was adopted by the following recorded vote. Ayes: Mr. Brunton, Mr. Buck, and M_rs. O'Brien. Noes: Mr. Albro and Mr. Gatewood. A motion was-made by Mr. Albro and seconded by Mr. Buck that the special permit requested pursuant to ~31-33 for the development-at a density of 87 units per acre or a maximum of 91 units, be granted. Mr. Albro stated that in his view all the objective requirements found in ~31'33 for higher density permits had been satisfied or exceeded by the applicant in this case. He indicated that the general standards for granting special permits set forth in §31-220 had likewise been met, and that there would not be undue adverse impact upon the adjacent neighborhood if the special permit for higher density were approved. He stated he feels that the access problems had been adequately addressed~by the traffic division's studies, the noise impact would be adequately controlled by'the conditions that were included in the Planning commission recommendation; and there would be minimal impact from traffic congestion, light, dust, odor and other matters addressed in ~31-220. Furtmer, in his vi~ew, the density as proposed would have a potentially beneficial impact which he felt was the relevance of the economic benefit and arguements related to increased tax base cited'by the Planning Commission. Mr. Buck stated that while there had been objections voiced against some aspects Of this project he had not heard any opposition to the increased density. He too felt the increased number of residents would be benefiaial to the downtown area. The motion to grant the increased residential density was then unanimously adopted. The motion w~s made by Mr. Gatewood and seconded by Mr. Albro that a special permit be granted pursuant to ~31-140.1 for the proposed building to be constructed to a maximum height of 75 feet from grade to cornice line. Mrs. O'Brien stated that it had been the finding of the Architectural Review Board that the building wOuld be too high for the area, and after having viewed the site it was also her opinion that the building was too high for the area.