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8 Mr. Tolbert said notices were sent to everyone within 500 feet of the project and the neighborhood association was notifies. He noted that the proposal is for 100 less units than allowed by right on parcel C. Mr. Caravati said perhaps the whole things should be looked at. He asked if there are any proble ms with separating a significant portion of the overall PUD. Mr. Brown said parcels B and C could not proceed without D because of the open space requirement. He said the separated parcel could be considered as an amendment to the PUD. Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Mr. Tolbert said the entire project will have 200 less units than what is allowed by right. th Mr. Cox said 5 Street is meant to convey a lot of traffic. He said he does not see why C should not move forward. He said he supports deferring the Cherry Avenue parcel. Ms. Richards said she agrees with Mr. Cox and supports the amended ordinance. She said this has been through an extensive public process and she would like to see it move forward. Ms. Richards made a motion to approv e the ordinance as presented tonight, without the Cherry Avenue parcel. Mr. Schilling seconded the motion and said he believes it meets the needs of the neighborhood. He said he feels the compromise addresses the concerns. Mr. Lynch said he would like t o assure that the neighborhood surrounding the Cherry Avenue parcel is notified of the new public hearing. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati about the Highland to Highland connection, Mr. Tolbert said that is still open for discussion. Mr. Carav ati said he want to make sure that is not prohibited. Mr. Cox said we all have to bear a share of the traffic burden in order to see development like this. He noted that the Planning Commission passed the issue of traffic back to Council. Mr. Caravati s aid it is an issue of fairness. Ms. Richards said that the residents of Johnson Village adopted a positive attitude regarding the development, and their central concern was about through traffic in the neighborhood. She said she appreciates the Planning Commission's recognition of this. The ordinance rezoning the Johnson Village property, without the Cherry Avenue parcel, was carried over to the next meeting for consideration. RESOLUTION : AUTHORIZING HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RETAIN FUNDS Ms. Richards sa id she would like the City to get accountability from the Health Department. She said she respects the request and their need for more funds, but she would like to hear how they serve the community. Mr. Caravati said he is not going to support the reque st and would prefer to consider it during the budget process. Mr. Schilling concurred with Ms. Richards and Mr. Caravati that it should be considered during the budget. He said it is not good public policy. He said he would like to learn how they plan to deal with the budget shortfall. Mr. Lynch asked if the Health Department is subject to review by the City, and Mr. O'Connell said yes.