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4OO Mr. Schilling made a request that in the future, in order to better evaluate the document, that changes are more easily determined from the original. Mr. Lynch said that the web page version was helpful, but suggested that there be a listing of what the chapters are. He said it would be nice to have a single document to download. He said it would also helpful to include a list of things that can be done by right. Ms. Hamilton said it would also be helpful to have an index. She said she would be more comfortable having more time to consider the guidelines, and made a motion to defer approval. She said she agrees that it would be helpful to show changes that are being made. Mr. Schilling seconded the motion to defer. Mr. Lynch said that it would be hard to do strike-throughs since this document is not in the same format as the previous one. Ms. Scala said she could do a summary of the changes. Mr. Caravati said the guidelines should be looked at de novo. He said he is unsure about the changes regarding the 14th/15th Street district and needs to hear from the public. He said we might want to have a glossary as he does not know what a "good" architect or "good" design means, and does not know what "compatible" means. He said he has questions about Chapter 3 in particular. Dr. Brown said it would be helpful for Councilors to have copies of the old guidelines. He said the fact that the guidelines were unanimously approved by the BAR carries a lot of weight for him as they have a lot of expertise. The motion to defer for two weeks, unless more time is needed, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: None. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 2210 NORTH BERKSHIRE ROAD FROM COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE Mr. Tolbert said that the realtor for Countrywide Mortgage called and offered the property to the City for sale for a little less than $20,000. He said he believes this is the best way for the City to move forward with the drainage project. Mr. Lynch made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Purchase, and Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. Mr. Brown said that the third whereas clause should say $6,000. Mr. Schilling asked how the contract changes proposed by the City Attorney can be discussed since they are protected by attorney/client privilege. Mr. Brown said he recommends approval subject to working out those details. Mr. Lynch said that as we discuss the disposition of this property, he feels this neighborhood is one area that he is not sure needs additional development. He said perhaps this could be the location for a Phase I! storm water management project, or could remain open space. Responding to a question from Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch said a pond could be created or a settling area which would clean up the water that comes from that neighborhood. Ms. Hamilton said she agrees with the idea of keeping the property as open space.