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2 Mr. Kevin Nobles, co - founder of Central Battery on Grady Avenue, said that if parking is removed due to Preston Commons his business will have to move. Mr. Nobles expressed concern that plans have been made so casually for this development. Ms. Elizabeth Kutchai, 528 Valley Road, said that neighbors are concerned about the proposed widening of Fontaine Avenue. She said that Mr. Elliott Towsey supports the project because he wants sidewalks, and Ms. Janice Highlander wants a traffic light. Ms. Kutchai said that other residents want a crosswalk, and asked that if the street is not widened that these other improvements be made. Mr. John Coleman, co - founder of Central Battery, said he hopes Council understands the sense of outrage felt by business owners on Grady Avenue because of the proposed Preston Commons development. Mr. Coleman said the process is wrong, the project needs to be stopped, and other points of view need to be bro ught in because the negative impacts are not being looked at. th Mr. Gaither Pratt, 413 9 Street, N.W., said that he has previously been supportive of the Preston Commons proposal, but has withdrawn his support because there has been virtually no communit y process and only one scheme was presented in the RFP. A resident of Fontaine Avenue asked that the widening of Fontaine Avenue be put on the back burner, but asked that safe crossings and sidewalks be installed, and the speed limit be reduced. A resi dent of 2318 Fontaine Avenue said she does not want the street widened. Ms. Lee Leavel, 2507 Summit, said sidewalks and crosswalks are needed on Fontaine Avenue. Mr. Brian Baird, 2112 Tarleton Drive, asked what is being done to increase the capacity of the reservoirs. Mr. Courtney James of Forest Ridge Road, said minor accidents occur on his street because of the condition of the street and he is concerned about the safety of children. Ms. Fisher, 810 Stonehenge Avenue referring to the alley closing off Stonehenge Avenue, said the alley is the only handicapped access to her house and she does not want it closed. Mr. Stratton Salidis, said he would like us to move away from massive road projects, and suggested that funds be diverted to walking, biki ng and public transportation. Mr. Salidis asked Council to support a charter change to allow transportation referenda. Mr. Salidis also suggested that people be allowed to propose their own plans and that referenda be held on those plans. Responding to Mr. Kleeman, Mr. Cox said that there may be restrictions on the use of funds where projects are already designed, and Mr. O'Connell said the pocket park may qualify. Mr. Caravati said that Council will be reconsidering leash laws in the upcoming months. Mr. Cox said that negotiations are ongoing with Piedmont Virginia Community College for a dog run. Mr. O'Connell said PVCC's local board has submitted the request to the state and a final proposal will be brought back to Council.