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Ms. Kathy Johnson Harris, 902 Raymond Road, a member of the Planning Commission, explained that the Planning Commission appointed a committee of past and current Planning Commissioners to make a recommendation on ways to honor former Planning Commissioner Herman Key after his death. The committee recommended that either the Downtown Recreation Center or the 9th/10th Street Connector be named after Mr. Key. Dr. Brown said that Fifeville Neighborhood Association took up the issue following the committee' s recommendation, and recommended that the Downtown Recreation Center be named after Mr. Key. Dr. Brown thanked the committee for its work. Ms. Hamilton made a motion to approve the resolution renaming the Downtown Recreation Center for Herman Key, and Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. Mr. Caravati said he served with Herman Key on the Planning Commission and he feels it is appropriate to honor him in this way. He said Mr. Key worked hard to include all people in local government. He said he feels it is also appropriate as the Recreation Center was once an armory for people who selfishly devoted themselves to the country. Dr. Brown said he thinks there is no better way to honor Mr. Key. The resolution renaming the Downtown Recreation Center for Herman Key was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. WHEREAS, several current and former City Planning Commission members have asked City Council to honor the memory of Herman Key, a former Planning Commissioner and community activist; and, WHEREAS, the Fifeville Neighborhood Association has recommended that the City's Downtown Recreation Center be renamed to observe, honor, and celebrate Herman Key's life and his service to the City of Charlottesville and its citizens; and, WHEREAS, during his tenure on the Charlottesville Planning Commission Herman Key demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for all Charlottesville residents; and, WHEREAS, Herman Key was a strong and effective advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, and should be recognized for his tireless efforts to improve the mobility, safety and access throughout the City for people with disabilities; and, WHEREAS, the courage and resiliency demonstrated by Herman Key throughout his life serve as an eloquent and inspirational example for us all; and, WHEREAS, Herman Key's dedicated public service and contributions City government and his love for playing wheelchair basketball, often at the Downtown Recreation Center, make it appropriate to rename the Downtown Recreation Center to honor his life and memory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville that the Downtown Recreation Center is renamed and shall be henceforth be known as the Herman Key Recreation Center. RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR INCREASED DENSITY FOR L1NDEN TOWN LOFTS Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, explained that the applicant wants to build 26 townhouse style units to be sold as condominiums, five of which will be affordable and done in conjunction with Piedmont Housing Alliance. Mr. Tolbert said that the applicant has also offered to give shrubbery to the neighborhood.