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137 <br /> <br /> Ms. Mueller stated that a traffic survey would be very <br />expensive and would not necessarily give valid information <br />because of the holiday shopping season. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he felt it would be important to <br />know if a difficult traffic situation was created because of <br />the increased traffic and deliveries. <br /> <br /> Mr. Rothenberger stated that he felt most businesses <br />could give a good estimate of the time in which they receive <br />deliveries. <br /> <br /> Mr. Sheldon Anderson, a downtown businessman and former <br />President of Downtown Charlottesville, Inc. stated that DCI <br />conducted a survey of downtown businesses following the <br />presentation by the consultants, and very little criticism <br />was expressed regarding two-waying Water Street. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe stated that he was concerned about closing the <br />connector ramps in front of City Hall as long as the post <br />office remains in its present location. <br /> <br /> Mr. Vandever stated that he did not feel he has a sense <br />of what the merchants want regarding the traffic on Water <br />Street. <br /> <br /> It was noted that the DowntoWn Charrette report had <br />recommended that Water Street be made two-way. <br /> <br /> Rev° EdWards made a motion to approve staff's <br />recommendations, following construction of the parking <br />garage, with the exception of the connector ramps. Mr. Towe <br />seconded the motion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that he felt the information about the <br />loading zones needed to be addressed before a final decision <br />is made regarding two-waying Water Street. Because there is <br />time available Mr. Buck recommended that the decision be <br />deferred until more information is available regarding how <br />deliveries tie in with buses, trash collection and general <br />traffic. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix stated that nothing would~be held up-if the <br /> decision was made by the first meeting in January. ~ <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr, Vandever~ seconded by Mr. Buck, a <br /> decision was deferred until the January 2nd meeting by the <br /> following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. <br /> Noes: Rev. Edwards and Mr. Towe. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORT: PROCESS FOR~CSX CONTRACT APPROVAL <br /> <br /> Mro Clyde Gou!dman, City Attorney, reviewed the proposed <br />process for apProval of contracts for the sale of the CSX <br />property. <br /> <br /> Rev. Edwards questioned the role of the Urban Design <br />Committee. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck~stated that Council had previously indicated <br />that the Urban Design Committee would automatically review <br />the plans for the CSX property~ <br /> <br /> Responding to a question regarding the role of the <br />Planning Co~mission, Mr. Gouldman stated that all public <br />projects are required~to be reviewed by the Planning ~ ~ <br />Commission and they will have site plan review of the <br />projects~ <br /> <br /> On motion by Mr. Buck, seconded by Mr. Vandever, Council <br />unanimously.approved the process for approval of contracts <br />for the sale of the CSX property, With the Urban Design <br />Committee automatically reviewing.~the plans for.each project. <br /> <br /> <br />