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494 Ms. Hamilton said she visited the neighborhood and saw the areas of concern. She said this is a highly transitional section and a concern of long-time residents. She said she believes that with only one property included that it is worth a trial and she is willing to support it. Mr. Caravati made a motion to amend the ordinance by deleting 709 Sonoma Street, and Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. Mr. Schilling said it is a worthy motion, but without the chance to hear public input he is uncomfortable making the change. Ms. Hamilton said the neighbor who gave her a tour was greatly relieved that the request was down to one property. The ordinance was amended to delete 709 Sonoma Street by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling. 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 MONTICELLO ROAD FROM R-1S RESIDENTIAL TO B-l," as amended, which was offered at the November 21st meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Lynch. Noes: Mr. Schilling. RESOLUTION: CHANGING VALUATION METHOD FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXATION Mr. O'Connell said that the current valuation method used is on the average loan. Mr. Lynch said that if we are going to reduce the tax burden on real estate, we have to look at other areas. He said the current valuation method used is very generous. He said he thinks the average trade in is fair and would still be undervaluing the property. He said he thinks this is appropriate to do. Mr. Caravati asked if we change to trade in value and increase the base value to $1,500 to $2,000, what impact will that have. Mr. Lee Richards, Commissioner of Revenue, said he does not think it would have much impact, but Council would have to revisit it. He recommended that Council try it as it is now, see what feedback there is and go from there. Dr. Brown asked if University of Virginia students register their cars here, and Mr. Richards said an Attorney General's opinion said that students register in their home communities. Dr. Brown asked if we did nothing would people see an increase in their car tax this coming year, and Mr. Richards said yes. Ms. Hamilton noted that the average increase for 1980 cars would be $1, for 1990 cars would be $6 to $30, and 2000 cars would be $46 to $100. Mr. Lynch said that is before PPRT is applied. Dr. Brown said he is both inclined and not inclined to support the proposal. He said we could rely a little less on real taxes, but expressed concern about shifting the tax. He asked if we are doing this to increase revenue or shift the tax. Mr. Lynch said his idea is to shift the tax and this is one way to make home ownership more affordable. He said this also addresses the number of cars in the City and our wanting to reduce that number.