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12 Mr. Schilling made a motion to amend the ordinance as proposed by Mr. Brow n and Mr. Caravati seconded the motion. The ordinance was amended by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ZONING DISTRI CT 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 TM55A, PARCEL 88.1, FROM R - 2 th TO PUD (RIVERWALK PUD)," as amended, which was offered at the March 15 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling. ORDINANCE : REZONING RIVERSIDE AVENUE AND CHESAPEAKE STREET nd PROPERTY TO PUD (2 reading) Mr. Caravati applauded the fact that the applicants are goin g to give 1% of their sales to Habitat for Humanities. Mr. Schilling said that while this project is probably laudable, he has some issues with it. He said he agrees with Planner Commissioner Karen Firehock's comments about setbacks and that we should g et something back in return for rezonings. He said there are also parking issues and if accessory apartments come they will require additional parking. He said the normal setback is 25 feet front and back and this will be 15 feet front and 5 feet back,, putting the buildings closer to the park. He noted that one of the applicants spoke out against a rezoning on Burgess Lane and traffic generated by the rezoning. Mr. Caravati said he thinks Mr. Schilling makes a good point and he feels it is incumbent o n Planning Commissioners to explain their positions. He said while Mr. Schilling's points were well taken he will vote for the rezoning. Mr. Cox said the applicants have shown a willingness to pursue a unique housing project. He said we will see these issues as we try to maximize housing opportunities. He said he does not see the comparison with the Burgess Lane rezoning. Mr. Caravati said he would argue for equitable behavior on the part of people in the neighborhood and thinks this is comparable to the Burgess Lane rezoning. He noted that people have to work somewhere. Ms. Richards said she looks forward to a comprehensive plan for Burgess Lane. Ms. Grant said research has begun on this issue and there is a need to meet with the neighborhood. 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 TM551,PARCEL 88.8 FROM R - 2 TO th PUD (RI VERSIDE AND CHESAPEAKE PUD)," which was offered at the March 15 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards. Noes: Mr. Schilling. ORDINANCE : CLOSING WERTLAND AVENUE ALLEY Mr. O'Connell said th e University of Virginia has asked that the alley be closed which will allow redevelopment by a private developer for student housing. Ms. Mary Joy Scala, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, explained that the Planning Commission recommended ap proval of the alley closing, conditioned on site plan approval and charging $14 a square foot because the closing will allow two additional units.