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399 <br /> <br />opportunity to tell the story. She said she appreciates the work it took to bring this <br />forward. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati asked if the Library Board is being looked to for an affirmative <br />statement about the proposal. <br /> <br /> Ms. Small-Toney said that the Library Board will be asked if they are committed <br />and, if so, will be asked for a business plan. <br /> <br /> Mr. Schilling thanked all who have been working on this project. He said it is <br />important to acknowledge the hurt. He said he has been contacted by community <br />members who are interested in revisiting the idea of locating the alternative school at <br />Jefferson. He said he thinks it would be beneficial to consider this. He said it would be <br />an inspiration to students who are struggling to succeed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch thanked the community for their help, and asked for further help from <br />the community. He said Council has committed $5 million, and we hope to get <br />additional funds from state and federal sources. He said this needs to be a real <br />public/private partnership. He said there is a commitment to having a strong, active <br />educational component. He said even if we cannot move the entire library to the site, <br />components could be put there. He said he would also like to consider locating <br />Computers 4 Kids on the site. He said he would like to see more PVCC workforce <br />development in the City and programs to assist learning and community development. <br />He said we should turn the model into something that is real. <br /> <br />REPORT: STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, presented a <br />power point presentation of recent, current and future development projects throughout <br />the City. <br /> <br /> Ms. Hamilton asked for the number of residential units in pending projects, and <br />Mr. Tolbert estimated in the range of 1,500 to 2,000. <br /> <br /> Dr. Brown said there is a lot of stress on the Cherry Avenue and Jefferson Park <br />Avenue neighborhoods because of the level of development. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said having the right mix of development has always been a concern <br />for him. He said there is very little commercial development. He said we need to focus <br />on allowing buildings that allow people to have jobs. He said we need more of a balance. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tolbert presented Council with an outline of neighborhood day planning to be <br />held on October 8th. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION: DESIGN GUIDELINES IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS <br /> <br /> Ms. Mary Joy Scala, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said that <br />the proposed guidelines are an update to the 1995 guidelines. She said the Board of <br />Architectural Review has been working on the guidelines for 18 months. She said many <br />of the guidelines are the same, but are now more clear. She said the guidelines reflect the <br />current thinking of the BAR and allows the use of updated building materials. <br /> <br /> Ms. Hamilton asked why Council is being asked to approve the guidelines now <br />rather than after the 14th/15th Street district is created. <br /> <br />Ms. Scala said that the changes are good regardless of the new district. <br /> <br />Mr. Tolbert noted that the guidelines will affect all of the historic districts. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said he is not comfortable with these guidelines having no public <br />airing. <br /> <br /> <br />