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182 ORDINANCE: REZONING OF I42CKMAN/ROBINSON/WOODFOLK PROPERTIES FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO R-1 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) Mr. Cox said that he ~vould abstain from discussion and consideration of the ordinance due to his involvement in the Kellytown project. Mr. Huja explained that the purpose of a PUD is to allow developers to be more creative and respectful of the natural setting. Mr. Huja said that two PUD applications are before Council: the Hickman/Robinson/Woodfolk properties north of Cabell Avenue, and the Hickman/Bull properties at the west end of Amherst Street. The Planning Conunission recommended approval of the rezoning for the following reasons: 1) The proposed development concept and density is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Plan in that it proposes single family detached units for sale at a gross density less than our R-1 zoning density; and 2) It will not have a significant adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhoods if conditions are met. The width of the road, and concerns about access by safety vehicles, and the Planning Commission request that sidewalks be constructed to Preston Avenue was discussed, and Councilors asked that the ordinances be amended for clarity. On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 34-15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CI-LARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR CABELL AND PRESTON AVENUES," as amended, was offered and carried over to the October 18th meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: REZONING OF HICKMAN PROPERTY FROM R-1 AND R-2 TO R-1/R-2 PLANNING UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) On motion by Mr. Toscano, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING THE DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED IN SECTION 34-15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1990, AS AMENDED, BY THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON AMHERST STREET," as amended, was offered and carried over to the October 18th meeting for consideration. APPROPRIATION: $33,545 - Juvenile Detention Home Study Mr. Cox expressed concern about the projection of a long-term need for a juvenile detention facility given the trend that shows a reduction in the juvenile crime rate. Ms. Peacock stated that while the juvenile arrest rate has declined somewhat, there has been an increase in the number of days juveniles stay in the detention home due to more serious crimes being committed, and also due to the fact that the juvenile court judge often sends a juvenile to the facility prior to sentencing if the family is found to be dysfunctional. Mr. Cox said he is not sure he is ready to make such a commitment for the long-term Ms. Daugherty said that she feels it is unsatisfactory for youth to be taken to an out of town facility, and added that the holding cell at the juvenile court is also inadequate. Ms. Peacock said the study will identify gaps in services and other information dictated by the state that will allow Council to judge whether there is a need to renovate or expand the existing facility or build a local facility. Ms. Slaughter said that she is concerned that alternatives to incarceration are not being considered in the study, and Ms. Peacock said that part of the team doing the study will look at how services are cun-ently offered and if other alternatives will meet the needs as part of a comprehensive approach to juvenile justice.