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109 off-street parking, especially with future development, and asked that the City facilitate use of private/shared parking lots. Ms. Slaughter said she feels the bike lanes will increase the economic vitality of the whole area. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Mr. O'Connell said the trolley between the University and downtown is proposed to be targeted to U. Va. students, and will begin in the fall. Ms. Slaughter said she feels marketing the new trolley route is very important. Mr. Toscano noted that he had received a call suggesting that consideration be given to providing 8' parking lanes, taking out the turning lanes, and leaving 14' travel lanes that could be shared with bikes which would maintain the flexibility to turn and allow cars to go around the turning vehicle. Ms. Mueller said such a proposal would meet National Standards. Alternatives #8A and fine tuning of#12 were approved by the following vote. Ayes: Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Slaughter. Noes: Rev. Edwards and Mr. Toscano. Ms. Slaughter said that implicit in the motion is the fact that the work will not be done until the bridge and related construction are completed. Ms. Slaughter asked that staff pursue the option for building and sharing of parking lots. ORDINANCE: SALE OF PROPERTY ON ELSOM STREET Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, explained that a private developer has proposed to purchase the former Albemarle Hotel and lot behind the building which currently is a public parking lot. Mr. Huja said the open space could accommodate 42 spaces. Mr. Huja said that the property would need to be rezoned prior to being used as proposed. Ms. Slaughter asked if it would make more sense to build a parking deck on the property rather than just have a surface parking lot. Mr. Huja said he feels the developers would be open to the suggestion of a deck, but noted that a deck would not be allowed in B-1 zones and the neighbors may not like a parking deck. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty, Mr. Huja said the playground on the property will be relocated and landscaped. On motion by Rev. Edwards, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF THE CITY-OWNED LOT LOCATED ON ELSOM STREET TO SMS LAND TRUST" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Toscano noted that the rezoning process will provide the opportunity for involvement by the adjacent neighborhood and the Planning Commission. Mr. Gouldman noted that an easement allowing access through the existing city lot will be required. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public.