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11 with the February 25 proffer date was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration with the expectation that the proffer is subject to an update. ORDINANCE : REZON ING RIVERSIDE AVENUE AND CHESAPEAKE AVENUE PROPERTY TO PUD Ms. Grant said the request is to rezone .98 acres at the corner of Riverside and Chesapeake Avenue from R - 2 to PUD and to build 5 single family units. She said this is a slightly lower density t han allowed by right. Proffers include making improvements to the storm water channel within three years, granting a permanent drainage easement to the City, and contributing $5,000 for a sidewalk on Chesapeake Street. Ms. Grant said the developer has re quested the right to construct accessory apartments. Ms. Grant said the Planning Commission approved the rezoning request, with one member voting against the rezoning. Mr. Caravati said he would like to know why Ms. Firehock, Planning Commission member, voted against the rezoning. Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch, Mr. Chris Hayes, applicant, said the survey of trees has been done and the plan is to keep as many native species as possible. He noted there are not many nature specimens on the prop erty. Mr. Schilling said the request to waive on site parking could result in 15 to 20 cars on the street, and said he may not be persuaded to pass the ordinance as proposed. Mr. Tolbert said a parking waiver is recommended for five spaces. He said st aff feel there is plenty of room for five vehicles on the street. He said if accessory apartments are added, the applicant would have to come back to request additional parking space waivers. Mr. Hayes said they are actually only asking for a waiver of four spaces. He said 13 spaces are available for the first phase. 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 CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990 (AS AMENDED) BY THE REZONING OF TM 55A, PARCEL 88.8 FROM R - 2 TO PUD (RIVERSIDE AND CHESAPEAKE PUD)" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Cox said he appreciates the develo pers' sensitivity on these two sites. RESOLUTION : FAIR HOUSING Ms. Missy Creasy, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said language has been revised since Council discussed the resolution at its previous meeting to address concerns about group homes. Ms. Creasy said that there are approximately four licensed child group homes in Charlottesville, and 23 adult group homes, and five licensed child group homes in Albemarle County, and 10 adult group homes. Ms. Creasy said this includes nursing ca re facilities. Ms. Creasy said a statement adding sexual orientation to the discrimination statement has been included, though there is some question about whether it can be added. She said this will be clarified. She said a disclaimer about the census i nformation was also added. Mr. Caravati noted that speakers earlier in the meeting were concerned about our interpretation of assisted living facilities being allowed in neighborhoods. Ms. Creasy said legal advice was given to staff on the issue. Mr. Cox said he still has questions about the Virginia Neurocare facility. He asked that additional legal information be provided to Council.