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16 Ms. Slaughter made a motion to delete the requirement for surface treated asphalt in driveways. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Vandever made a motion to delete Section 34-574 (e), giving the Director of Community Development or Chair of the BAR the power to deem a development significant, and Mr. Toscano seconded the motion. Ms. Daugherty agreed with Ms. Slaughter that the sunset clause would allow adequate protection. Mr. Vandever's motion was denied by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Noes: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter. Rev. Edwards said that he is opposed to including a sunset provision in the ordinance. The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDA1NING SECTIONS 29-3, 29-43, 34-4, 34-46, 34-438, 34-439, 34-574, 34-679, 34-681, 34-700, 34-728, 34-729, 34-733, 34-779, 34-852, 34-854, 34-855, 34-857.1, AND 34-972 OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 19990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS," which was offered at the January 16th meeting, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Daugherty, Rev. Edwards, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Toscano, Mr. Vandever. Noes: None. ORDINANCE: UNITED WAY REQUEST RE: ENCROACHMENT OF BUILDING Mr. Gouldman explained that the United Way building is under contract to be sold and a survey showed that the building encroached on the city's right-of-way by 16.53 feet. Mr. Gouldman noted that the fair market price is estimated to be $250, but the quitclaim is being requested at no cost, with the new owners agreeing to either remove or maintain the handicapped ramp to the building. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVEYANCE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON EAST MARKET STREET TO THE UNITED WAY - THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Daugherty reminded the public that a public forum on reversion will be held on Sunday, February 1 lth. Ms. Slaughter said that a bill has been introduced in the General Assembly which will require notice to local governments regarding polluted waters and discharge permits, and requested that the Council go on record in support of the bill. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, Council unanimously supported the bill requiring notice to local governments regarding polluted waters and discharge permits. Ms. Slaughter recommended that the City Planning Commission work with the Albemarle County Planning Commission to investigate additional safeguards for the Rivanna River. Rev. Edwards said that the Martin Luther King celebration has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 1 lth.