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41 the buses would all be lift-equipped. Ms. Slaughter asked why the City cannot buy smaller buses and MS. Poore replied that many routes have full buses during peak hours, coordination with the University of Virginia requires larger buses, and there is not a good market for purchasing smaller buses. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Charles Lilly, a resident of Belmont, expressed concern about seeing empty buses and thought the City should buy smaller or rebuilt buses. Mr. Lilly recommended that further study be given to both City and school buses. Ms. Sharleen Martenas, 11 Altamont Circle, stated that she was appalled to see empty buses operating. As there were no further speakers the public hearing was closed. Ms. Slaughter questioned whether it was possible to submit the application for the grant and look at other possibilities, such as having a mixed fleet. Ms. Poore stated that specifications for the buses will need to be submitted by July 1st. Mr. Toscano stated that he felt the City should move to smaller buses. Mr. Hendrix stated that he would like to provide Council with more information prior to making a decision about moving to smaller buses because of the implications for the routes and for merging with the University Transit Service. Mr. Vandever and Rev. Edwards stated that they supported maintaining the larger buses. It was agreed that further information would be provided to Council and the issue would be put back on the agenda for Council's consideration. Rev. Edwards left the meeting due to illness. RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OLD DOMINION Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the special permit for the Old Dominion Animal Hospital for the following reasons: 1) It is in harmony with the Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan which calls for Commercial Use of this property; and 2) The proposed use as outlined, would not have a significant adverse impact on the surrounding area given that no outdoor facilities or activities will occur. On motion by Ms. Slaughter, seconded by Ms. Daugherty, the resolution approving the special permit for the Old Dominion Animal Hospital was unanimously approved, with Rev. Edwards absent for the vote. WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Wood, owner of the property known as Old Dominion Animal Hospital, has requested an amendment to the special use permit granted by City Council on December 21, 1987, and amended March 6, 1989, to use a portion of the building at 811 Preston Avenue for the grooming and boarding of cats and dogs; this property being further identified as Parcels 4.1, 4.2 and 5 on City Real Property Tax Map 31, having collectively 100 feet of frontage on Rose Hill Drive, 150 feet of frontage on Preston Avenue, 50 feet of frontage on Dale Avenue and containing approximately 16,690 square feet of land or .38 acres;