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10 Ms. Missy Creasy, Planner in Neighborhood Development Services, said that the applicant was concerned about turnaround space. She said the storage area is not visible from the public right-of-way. She said the applicant is only planning to be at this site for two years. Dr. Brown said that unless there is a compelling reason, given that the Planning Commission discussed the issues, he is not supportive of adding the condition. Ms. Edwards said she agrees with Mr. Huja. Mr. Norris said the area is devoid of greenery and he supports Mr. Huja. Mr. Brown said conditions can be added. He said that typically conditions are designed to mitigate adverse impacts of the special use permit, but in this case the use is not visible. Mr. Norris said the permit will lead to increased traffic. Ms. Creasy said staff will work with the applicant on appropriate landscaping on Harris Street. On motion by Mr. Huja, seconded by Ms. Edwards, the Resolution Approving the Special Permit for Outdoor Storage at 900-901 Harris Street, with the condition added regarding landscaping on Harris Street, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris. Noes: Dr. Brown and Mr. Taliaferro. WHEREAS , Southside Builders Supply Corporation, with the consent of Z to A, LLC, owner of the property at 900 Harris Street, has requested a special use permit with respect to the property identified on City Tax Map 34 as Parcels 6 and 7, consisting of approximately 25,004 square feet (“Subject Property”), to allow use of a portion of the Subject Property for outdoor storage of masonry materials; WHEREAS , the Subject Property is classified as “IC” (Industrial Corridor) zoning district and, pursuant to §34-480 of the City Code, such modifications for use of the property are allowed by Special Use Permit; and WHEREAS , following a joint public hearing before this Council and the Planning Commission, duly advertised and held on July 14, 2009, this Council finds that such use is allowed under City Code Section 34-480, and will conform to the criteria applicable to special permits generally under Chapter 34 of the City Code; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia that a special use permit is hereby approved and granted to allow use of a portion of the property at 900 Harris Street for outdoor storage of masonry materials. Approval of this special use permit is conditioned upon: (1)Restricting deliveries to the Subject Property to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with no noise audible beyond the property lines outside of those hours. (2)Working with Neighborhood Development Services staff on a plan to provide reasonable and appropriate landscaping on the Harris Street side of the site. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. O’Connell provided an update on the dredging feasibility study. He said the scope of work was approved in May of 2009. He said the interview committee was appointed and unanimously recommended that HDR be hired. He said the contract is being negotiated, and it is hoped that Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority will approve a contract, or the initial phase soon. He said the study should be completed in April or May. He suggested that two citizens on the interview committee continue to be involved. He said there will likely be two public meetings, in December and late spring. He