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101 fares no more than double CTS fares from July 1995 to July 1996, and 2) make it a requirement that when the city repaves a street that it place curbcuts at all street intersections, contingent upon the City's ability to provide from its resources and or support garnered from federal, state or private entities. Mr. Hendrix stated that staff has concerns that requiring curbcuts to coincide with repaving will negatively impact the paving program because of timing issues. Responding to a question from Ms. Daugherty, Mr. Vandever stated that a federal court ruling appears to support such action, and he feels it assures a cohesive way to get curbcuts installed without being overly restrictive Ms. Judy Mueller, Director of Public Works, stated that curbcuts cost $1,200 to $2,200 each and, with Market Street proposed to be paved in the spring, the curbcut requirement would be a funding problem as well as a timing issue. Ms. Daugherty asked what the current system for curbcuts is, and Ms. Mueller replied that a priority list is developed by staff and the Independence Resource Center, $39,000 per year is currently in the budget for curbcuts, and curbcuts are installed whenever there is sidewalk reconstruction. Mr. Vandever stated that he feels it is important to increase the number ofcurbcuts in light of increased transportation options for handicapped persons. Mr. Vandever made a motion to approve the ADA amendments as recommended by the Planning Conunission and Ms. Daugherty seconded the motion. Ms. Slaughter stated that she would like the issue explored further and would support working toward the goal of constructing more curbcuts without make it an absolute requirement that they be added whenever there is repaving of a street. Ms. Daugherty recommended that the curbcuts be added subject to availability of funding and Mr. Gouldman recommended that curbcuts be added subject to the amount in the capital budget allocated for curbcuts. Mr. Vandever withdrew his motion to allow time for the language regarding curbcuts to be redrafted by Mr. Gouldman. On motion by Mr. Vandever, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, the amendment regarding transit fares was unanimously approved by Council. The curbcut amendment was deferred to the next meeting. ORDINANCE: REZONING 1237 PRESTON AVENUE FRO1M R-2 TO R-3 5/Ir. Huja stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning, but noted that the property is designated R-3 in the Land Use Plan. Ms. Slaughter asked whether changing the zoning designation for this property is being considered in the Comprehensive Plan review, and Mr. Huja replied that tiffs designation is not being considered for a change, but the properties across the street are being considered for a change from R-1 to R-2. On motion by Ms. Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Slaughter, 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 AT 1237 PRESTON AVENUE," was offered and carded over to the next meeting for consideration. Ms. Slaughter stated that it is important to emphasize that the Land Use Plan dictates the zoning, and thinks there needs to be further discussion on the recommendation to change