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168 Mr. David Spicer, Route 1, Box 129, Milford, Virginia, and co-owner of the property at 224 ShamrOck Road, asked Council to consider questions raised about the proposal and the long-term impact of the sale and development of the property on the neighborhood, adding that he did not feel the decision should be made in such a short period of time. Mr. Spicer noted that the lot was bought for an intended purpose, which purpose has obviously been abandoned~though no report on this has been seen. Mr. W. R. Bingler, 500 Hanover Street, representing his mother-in-law who owns property on Shamrock Road, expressed concern about traffic problems and stated that he did not feel Shamrock Road was the proper location for the group home and recommended that the City owned property on the corner of Cherry Avenue and Ridge Street be considered. Mr. David Spicer, 2200 Shelby Drive, stated that he has lived on Shamrock Road and has investments in the area and did not think a decision should be made in such~a short period of time. Mr. Spicer expressed concern about the traffic and blind curves on the street and felt that the property might better be used to help the neighborhood, perhaps by using it to straighten the road. Mr. Peter Tyree, 767 Prospect Avenue, stated that he is infected with HIV and asked for Council's support for the group home project. Mr. Tyree stated that the house would provide a link between the'community~and the hospital. Mr. Tyree stated that he felt better education on the issue was needed and asked the community not to let fear of the disease block support of the project. Mr. Derek Van der Linde, 602 Shamrock Road, noted that the Council has just downzoned property nearby and he did not think there should be a double standard because the City owns the land. Mr. Van der Linde stated that if the City approves the project Council should reconsider its decision to downzone and either follow the Comprehensive Plan or revert to the former zoning. Ms. Waters noted that the property is zoned R-2 which allows group homes by special use permit, and added that the zoning of the property is not proposed to be changed. Mr. Mark Spicer, 224 Shamrock Road, presented a petition signed by 175 persons requesting information about, and concern with the following with regard to the proposed sale of property on Shamrock Road: 1) The purpose for which this land was acquired by the City; 2) Whether the purpose for the acquisition has been served or abandoned by the City and if abandoned for what reasons; 3) Effect of the proposed construction of low to moderate income residential units and the group home on property values in the area; 4) Had the City considered use of this property as a community park and if so why is this projected sale a better use of the property for the community~ 5) The effect of surface water runoff resulting from development of said property on to the adjoining properties~ 6) Does the City favor a private sale rather than advertising for offers or a public auction; 7) Why there was no notice to adjoining property owners of Council's consideration oft he sale of this property; 8) Has there been a study of the long range effects on the neighborhood of the use of this property as proposed and if not, why not~ 9) Has any study been made on the effect of traffic in the area, particularly on Shamrock Road and the access to said road from the-proposed development; 10) Is the City willing to consider other private offers for this property) 11) Has the City determined that Charlottesville Housing. Foundation has the funds available or the ability to acquire the same for construction of the improvements as the foundation proposes~ 12) in the event Charlottesville Housing