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292 Mr. Vandever stated that the issue was difficult since both the neighborhood and Planning Commission had been divided over the rezoning. Mr. Vandever added that he ~felt the traffic generated by the business could prove to be a burden to the neighborhood. Ms. Waters recommended that in the future neighborhood associations call full neighborhood meetings to discuss such matters and that it be made clear whether representatives are speaking for executive committees or the entire neighborhood on such matters. The ordinance rezoning property at the corner of St. Clair and Long Street from R-2 to B-1 which was offered at the June 4th meeting, was defeated by the following vote. Ayes: Rev. Edwards, Mr. Towe. Noes: Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. Abstaining: Mr. Buck. ORDINANCE: REZONING 406 RIDGE STREET FROM R-3 TO B-1 Rev. Edwards stated that he would abstain from discussing the rezoning due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Huja stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning for the following reasons: 1) It is contrary to the Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan; and 2) Potential uses in B-1 are not compatible with adjacent uses. Mr. Vandever made a motion to deny the rezoning of 406 Ridge Street from R-3 to B-1. Mr. Buck seconded the motion and the rezoning was denied by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Buck, Mr. Towe, Mr. Vandever, Ms. Waters. Noes: None. Abstaining: Rev. Edwards. ORDINANCE: TREE PRESERVATION/REPLACEMENT Mr. Hendrix explained that effective July 1 localities will be restricted by State law to requiring replacement tree coverage in twenty years rather than the current ten year requirement. Mr. Gib Akin, Planning Commission member, stated that passing the ordinance prior to June 30th will allow the City to require more trees to be planted. Mr. Akin added that he was personally concerned about exempting the building and driveway footprint as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Buck asked what the reason had been behind wanting to change the tree coverage requirement. Mr. Huja stated that the change would provide more trees in the City. Mr. Huja added that if the ordinance does not work Council can amend it at a later date, but can only implement the ten year requirement if acted upon by June 30th. Mr. Huja stated that he felt exempting development on parking exempt sites downtown would be desirable. Mr. Buck noted concern with the ten year requirement because of the number of trees which would be required to be planted and the eventual size of the trees when they reach maturity. Mr. Huja replied that trees could later be trimmed. Mr. Buck stated that he may be involved in developing property and is required to disclose this possibility prior to voting on the matter. Rev. Edwards moved the ordinance without the exemption for the footprint of the building and driveway. Mr. Vandever seconded the motion.