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10 Mr. Lynch said he likes the way the townhous es look and asked to what extend will there be that level of design. Mr. Runkle said the product will be controlled through an architect. He said there will be variation because of the site. Mr. Lynch asked if Mr. Runkle is open to input from neighbor s, and Mr. Runkle said he is open to input but not control. Ms. Richards said there is a need for affordability in the City, though she understands the neighbors' concern about affordability and fear of transition to student housing. She said she would like to see the number of townhouses reduced and th suggested that the number of townhouses be increased on the 5 Street site. Mr. Runkle said his goal is to have as much flexibility on the site as possible. Responding to a question from Mr. Cox, Mr. Ru nkle said the entire project is expected to take three years, with part being developed this summer and early fall. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PUD ZONING OF TM 22A, PARCEL 3 AND TM 2 2B, PARCELS 177 - 182, (THE "JOHNSON VILLAGE PUD") PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCI ON MARCH 1, 2004" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE : REZONING RIVERSIDE AVENUE PROPERTY TO PUD In response to a question fro m Mr. Caravati, Mr. Tolbert said that this item is being taken up at this time because it was voluntarily deferred from the February Planning Commission agenda and the applicant has some closing issues. Mr. Schilling said he is uncomfortable moving forwa rd having just seen the ordinance. Ms. Claudette Grant, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said the proposal is to rezone 19.5 acres at the north end of Riverside Avenue from R - 2 to PUD for 22 single family units. Ms. Grant noted this is a lo wer density than allowed by right. Proffers include deeding an easement to the City, adding a pedestrian access trail to the Greenbelt Trail, and $10,000 toward the construction of a sidewalk on Chesapeake Street. Ms. Grant said the applicant has request ed the right to construct accessory apartments. Ms. Grant said that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning. She noted that there had been a question about maintenance of the trail, and said the developer will maintain the trail. Mr. Brown said the ordinance presented to Council is the standard form ordinance for PUD rezonings. Mr. Brown said the only City obligation is to maintain the easement if the City makes improvements. Mr. Lynch noted that the proffer statement referred is da ted February 25, but Mr. Brown said Council can come back and amend that at the second reading. Mr. Lynch asked about plans to identify and protect trees. Mr. Richard Price, applicant, said the intent of the plan is to minimize grading and loss of tree s. On motion by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Richards, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 34 - 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESIVLLE, 1990 (AS AMENDED), BY THE REZONING OF TM 551, PARCEL 88.1 FROM R - 2 TO PUD (RIVERWALK PUD),"