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14 increased density from two to three, but they are asking for six. He said another concern is that all of the houses originally in the transition zone have been knocked down, and the transition zone is now the next block. Ms. Hamilton said if this were a block further to the west she would not be in favor of it. On motion by Ms. Hamilton, seconded by Mr. Taliaferro, 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 1000 AND 1002 GROVE STREET FROM R-1S (RESIDENTIAL) TO PUD, SUBJECT TO PROFFERS” was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Dr. Brown proposed the following composition for the Sustainability Committee: a representative of the Sierra Club, Housing Authority (or another housing group working with low income residents), Community Design Center, a landscape architect, representative of the building or development community, a citizen and a City Councilor. Mr. Lynch said this would be a good start. He said he would like to see us move in two complementary directions, with this group and a much wider group. He said it would be an interactive way of getting ideas into the City (i.e., street lighting, heating). He said the group could condense ideas and make sure things are happening. Mr. Norris suggested a representative from ACCT. He said he is not sure he would want to limit it to a landscape architect. He said there are foundations that are funding green design and a representative from those could be plugged in. He said he would also favor having one or more citizen representatives. Mr. Lynch suggested talking with other localities to involve them. Mr. Norris suggested inviting staff participation from the Planning District Commission. Ms. Hamilton announced that CRHA appears to have passed Section 8 inspection and is no longer considered a troubled agency. Mr. Lynch said that at a recent VML Legislative meeting, changes in taxing real estate was discussed and it is becoming a priority for a number of localities. He said the Governor is offering a constitutional amendment proposal for a cap, but that will be a four-year process. He said the City can look at including this in its legislative program. He said there is also interest by other localities in going after green power, but it probably will not be pursued until next year. Mr. O’Connell said the City’s legislative packet will be discussed at the next meeting and Councilors should let staff know if they have items for inclusion. Ms. Hamilton said she would like to have staff pursue the idea of a barrier to protect Ms. Scruggs’ house. The meeting was adjourned. ____________________________ ____________________________ President Clerk