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8 ORDINANCE m. : “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ZONING MAP INCORPORATED WITHIN SECTION 34-1 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF 212 ROSSER AVENUE (HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH) TO ADD AN HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT DESIGNATION TO THE PROPERTY, AND ALSO AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 34-273 OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE TO ADD THE PROPERTY TO THE CITY’S LIST OF INDIVIDUALLY PROTECTED PROPERTIES” (carried over) ORDINANCE n. : “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE V (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING) OF CHAPTER 15 (MOTOR VEHICLES) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 15-152 TO THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY CODE, 1990, AS AMENDED, TO PROHIBIT IDLING THE ENGINE OF A BUS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME”(carried over) PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCE : SALE OF CITY LAND AT 521 AND 529 nd RIDGE STREET AND ADJOINING RIGHT-OF-WAY ON RIDGE STREET (2 reading) Mr. Chris Engel, Assistant Director of Economic Development, reviewed the process for the sale of land on Ridge Street as presented at the previous meeting. In response to questions raised at the last meeting about notification of the public, Mr. Engel said that 45 mailings were sent to everyone within site of the property, and additional notices were sent for this meeting. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Carla Manno, 324 7 ½ Street, S.W., said we should come up with a comprehensive plan. She asked what the rush is. She said she does not think we need more office space. She said the City should encourage development in blighted areas. th Mr. Edward Thomas, 339 6 Street, S.W., said he is a painter and architect. He presented a petition with 60 signatures opposing the destruction of woods and construction of the proposed development. He said Charlie Hurt is behind this and is a reckless developer. He said affordable housing should be built on the site. He said the City is trying to shove historic designation down Fifeville’s throat. He said there is evidence of the Hawkins’ graveyard on the site. Mr. Matthew Simon, 599 Dice Street, said he does not understand why we need more office space, and does not understand what is wrong with conserving the land. He said office/mixed use will not enhance the neighborhood, but will add to traffic and pedestrian problems. Ms. Colette Hall, 101 Robertson Lane, said that is not a good intersection now. She said she understands that the City property will make it a better development, but she said Council should listen to the neighbors. Ms. Emily Worrall, 402 Oak Street, said she does not know where the driveway to the development will be in relation to her property. She said she would be happy if the development did not happen and the property was made into a park. Ms. Carla Manno said the neighborhood was promised a comprehensive traffic study three years ago. She questioned why a neighborhood meeting was cancelled last December. She said there has not been enough transparency and more time is needed. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Responding to a question from Mr. Huja, Mr. Engel said the driveway will be in the midst of the property. Mr. Norris said the green space behind Oak Street will be preserved.