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8 Mr. Schilling said he tries to look at fairness when reviewing appeals and the standards placed on the applicant. He questioned why recycling of the design is bad as it could bring us reduced cost. He said there is a precedent for recycled building design in Charlottesville Schools. He said he finds it troubling that the staff remarks were more about the spirit than the letter of the law and his concern is how to deal with that as he does not think it is fair to the applicant. He said the law should be changed to more reflect the spirit, but there is no basis now for someone to understand what they are supposed to do. He said he would like to see us go forward and look at the proposal de nova. He said it does not seem that it does not fit and he sees no reason to stand in the way. He said given the criteria given to the applicant and the City Code, he does not see that we have a choice other than to go forward with the proposal. Mr. Lynch said if there is a sentiment on Council to approve the project, what changes would Council want to see. Mr. Caravati made a motion to approve the design as submitted to the BAR, on the condition that the landscaping plan be furthered developed and approved by staff. Ms. Hamilton seconded the motion. She said she does not want to design the building. Mr. Lynch said he would like to offer a friendly amendment, that new renditions align the architectural element over the parking. He said he thinks the roofline shown in “2a” is better. He said he thinks there is a safety issue with the two blank windows on th 14 Street and thinks some type of opening would also help break up the design. Mr. Caravati said he accepts Mr. Lynch’s comments as ideas for the applicant, but not as part of the motion. Mr. Brown clarified that the landscaping design will go back to staff, and Mr. Caravati said yes, but the BAR Chair could also be involved. The certificate of appropriateness for the Sadler Court, with the requirement for further development of the landscaping plan be approved by City staff, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. Schilling. Noes: Mr. Lynch. Absent: Dr. Brown. REPORT : WATER CONSERVATION Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that the software model to gauge water availability will be run every two weeks. She said a meeting is being set up with commercial businesses that are most impacted during a drought to get their ideas for ways to conserve water without a major economic impact. She said staff will come back to Council with recommendations for restrictions. Responding to a question from Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Mueller said that the Health Department is not in favor of the use of grey water, but will consider it on a case by base basis. She said citizens can use grey water on an individual basis. REPORT : COMMUNITY FORUM ON ACHIEVEMENT GAP Dr. Alvin Edwards, Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 614 Beechwood Drive, thanked participants in the community forms on the achievement gap in the Charlottesville Schools. He reviewed the highlights and findings of the forums. Mr. Caravati asked what the next step will be for the School Board, and Dr. Edwards said that has yet to be determined. Mr. Caravati said this issue involves the entire community and he hopes it will find its way into the Strategic Plan of the School Board and the City. He asked if there are ways that the City could help move the issue forward.