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6 Mr. Norris asked if it is true that the line will be built within the existing right of way for the road, which will be cleared by VDOT anyway, and Ms. Hildebrand said yes. Mr. Jim Tolbert, Director of Neighborhood Services, said the sewer line affects redevelopment and density downtown and at Westhaven. Dr. Brown said he thinks the need for the upgrade is justified and why the line cannot be put next to the road has been well explained. Ms. Edwards said she is concerned there is no final design for the interchange, and suggested that the matter be deferred until we have that information. She said there are too many unknowns. Ms. Edward said she is not underestimating the health issues, but she cannot move forward in good faith without the final design for the interchange. Dr. Brown noted that the route for the sewer line will be underneath one trail which will have no planting anyway. Dr. Brown made a motion to amend the ordinance to reflect the landscaping changes, and Mr. Huja seconded the motion. The ordinance was amending by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Huja, Mr. Norris, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: None. Mr. Norris said he has been an opponent of the parkway, but this is not a slam dunk vote. He said he thinks legitimate concerns have been raised about the condition of the pipeline. He said the fiscal watchdog in him says save the citizens money. He said there is still acknowledgement that the line is designed to support the road and he cannot support that. The ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY FOR THE RELOCATION AND LARGEMENT OF THE SCHENK’S BRANCH SEWER th INTERCEPTOR,” as amended, which was offered at the August 17 meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Dr. Brown, Mr. Huja, Mr. Taliaferro. Noes: Ms. Edwards and Mr. Norris. REPORT : MCINTIRE ROAD INTERCHANGE DESIGN Ms. Angela Tucker, Development Services Manager, said that a smaller interchange design will be presented at the upcoming VDOT public hearing. She said a meeting was held with the Birdwood/Hillcrest neighborhood, and staff is proposing that both streets remain open, with restrictions. She said bike and pedestrian connections are proposed to the neighborhood. She said comments from the public hearing will be submitted to Council in mid November. She said the current proposed design minimizes impacts to the surrounding historic properties. Mr. Norris asked Ms. Tucker to address VDOT’s continued reference to an at- grade intersection. Ms. Tucker said she clarified with VDOT that there will be a grade-separated interchange. She said the Corps of Engineers would only go back to an at-grade intersection if a grade-separated intersection is not built. She said the purpose and need for the interchange has been identified separate of the road. Mr. Taliaferro said he attended the Birdwood/Hillcrest neighborhood meeting, and agrees that most of the neighbors seemed receptive and generally supportive of the proposals for the road access. He asked if he is correct that the Vietnam Memorial will not be relocated and that the Rescue Squad entrance will be relocated, and Ms. Tucker said yes.