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ORDINANCE h. : “AN ORDINANCE TO QUITCLAIM NATURAL GAS LINES LOCATED ON COPPERFIELD RIDGE IN COPPERFIELD SUBDIVISION IN ALBEMARLE COUNTY TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION” (carried over) ORDINANCE i. : “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 RE-ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT SUMMIT STREET AND FONTAINE AVENUE (CITY TAX MAP 17A, PARCEL 14) FROM R-2 (RESIDENTIAL)TO B-2 (BUSINESS)” PUBLIC HEARING/REPORT : HISTORIC DISTRICT SURVEY PROJECT Ms. Mary Joy Scala, Preservation and Design Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, provided an update on the following goals: systematically inventory and evaluate all historic resources in the City; devise a conservation district as an alternative to the existing architectural design control districts to protect the character, stability and scale of older neighborhoods; and provide protection to historic resources through local designation of districts and individual properties. She said Fifeville has been nominated to the National and State Registrar and several neighborhoods have been contacted about pursuing national or local designation. She said policies are being explored for individually protected properties, both aged based and systematic based. She presented a listing of 100 year old properties in the City. Responding to a question from Mr. Norris, Ms. Scala said that the issue of compensation for Board of Architectural Review has been raised, especially if their work load is to increase. Mr. Norris asked for clarification that Council is not being asked to approve the list of individually designated properties, and Ms. Scala said that will come back to Council. Ms. Edwards asked whether Westhaven as the first public housing site could be included, and Ms. Scala said yes. Responding to a question from Dr. Brown, Ms. Scala said no properties have been individually designated since 1993 except when requested by the owner. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Aaron Wunsch said that he supports expansion of individually designated properties, and would combine both of Ms. Scala’s lists. Mr. Daniel Bluestone said he would want a flexible process for conservation districts. He supported including a design and demolition review for all houses 75 years or older. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Huja said he would support proceeding with the Gildersleeve nomination. Responding to a question from Mr. Huja about interest by the Martha Jefferson and Woolen Mills neighborhoods, Ms. Scala said that she has been told by individuals in those neighborhoods that they are interested, but they are waiting to see what a conservation district looks like, and nothing official has been done by them. Mr. Huja said he supports individual designation of properties. He said that properties should be initially identified then there should be an annual review. He said he supports creation of conservation districts. He said he thinks the BAR members should be paid expenses for parking, etc. but suggested that other localities be surveyed before providing them with a stipend.