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59 Mr. Hendrix explained that the original request had been to close Laurel Street, but the City Attorney had negotiated an alternate agreement for an encroachment of a driveway after concern was expressed about the conditions of the street closing. On motion by Ms. Waters, seconded by Mr. Vandever, the resolution granting an encroachment on Laurel Street was unanimously approved by Council. BE IT. RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Charlottesville that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City, in form approved by the City Attorney, the following document: Consent of Encroachment to First Monte Vista Land Trust from the City to acknowledge an encroachment into the Laurel Street right-of-way. A copy of such document shall be kept on file with the minutes of the Council meeting at which this resolution was adopted. PUBLIC Ms. Danielle Gibson of 816 Belmont ~AvenUe, expreSsed concern about the design of the building being constructed on 815 Belmont Avenue. Ms. Gibson stated that developers should meet with the surrounding neighbors and should be aware of the historic nature of Belmont. Mr. Gibson also noted concern with the building'permit process which allows plans to be changed after the permit is approved. Ms. Gibson stated that the Belmont neighborhood supports R-lA zoning within Belmont. Ms. Slaughter queStioned whether it would be possible to extend the arChitectural design control district into Belmont. Mr. Huja~stated that in order to qualify for historic designation all properties must be surveyed. Mr. Huja added that requests have also been received to survey portions of Venable and Ridge Street neighborhoods for historic designation purposes, but current staffing is insufficient to conduct these surveys. Mr. Huja noted that the type of review requested by Ms. Gibson can only be done in the design control districts. Ms. Waters stressed that the City is prohibited by. State law to denY building permits if all requirements are' met. Ms. Gibson stated that she felt the City should protect vacant space in Belmont by purchasing the property and making parks or other Public spaces Ms. Slaughter encouraged community members to get together to discuss how they would like development in their neighborhoods to look and then attempt to work cooperatively with developers to achieve this goal. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Slaughter stated that she would like to see the City look into ways to welcome and provide public information to visitors to the area. Ms. Waters complimented the Mayor on bringing the Governor to the Charlottesville Schools. Rev. Edwards announced a drug rallY Sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance for Youth scheduled to be held at Mt.