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119 Mr. Cox said that many small units in the City start out as owxter-occupied and convert to rental, which suggests that as families grow they move to larger homes and the smaller units are purchased to be used as rental units. Mr. Cox said he feels this concern could be addressed by increasing the square footage requirement to 1,500 or 16,000 square feet, or varying the lot size. Mr. Gouldman noted that Dr. Hurt has previously rejected the idea of increasing the square footage: Mr. Toscano asked if more square footage can be required of a developer during the PUD process, and Mr. Huja said he does not believe this can be required, and Mr. Gouldman said he would research the matter further. Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati, Mr. Huja said that the developer would be responsible for building the road in the development. Ms. Richard said that Council could do the first reading of the ordinance and notify neighbors of the next meeting date. Mr. Caravati suggested that public comment on the ordinance be allowed at the meeting prior to the second reading of the ordinance Mr. Toscano agreed that it would be useful to continue the public hearing. Mr. Toscano said that the project is very complex and needs thorough discussion to determine whether it is desirable to have this type of development in this neighborhood as opposed to a development allowed by-right. Mr. Toscano said he does have some concern about the price and size of the units, but suggested that Council may be willing to consider trading offcost for Iarger square footage. Mr. Cox expressed concern about the proximity of the proposed development to the historic cemetery on Elliott Avenue. Mr. Cox said he thinks Council should defer the matter and talk further with Dr. Hurt. Mr. Cox questioned whether the proposal could be dealt with in two phases, approving the property for Blue Ridge House and deferring sale of the other parcels. Mr. O'Connell said that the conveyance of all of the parcels are intertwined and he does not think they can be separated. Ms. Richards said she shares the concern about the size of the units and would like to try to tweak the sales contract. Mr. Toscano made a motion to approve the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ON LLIOTT AVENUE TO REGION TEN COMMUlX~TY SERVICES BOARD, INC. AND TO VIRGINIA LAND COMPANY" and to continue the public hearing to May 17th meeting, with the hope that the square footage for the units can be increased. Mr. Toscano noted that while he has moved the ordinance, he is not sure he will vote to approve it. Ms. Richards seconded the motion and the ordinance was carried over to the May 17th meeting and the public hearing was continued until that time. PUBLIC HEARING: AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 400 ORJ)INANCE: WEST HIGH STREET Mr. Gouldman explained that Dr. Kathleen Free has asked to purchase a thin strip of city right-of-way for the assessed value of $2,000. Since Council discussed the matter in executive session, Dr. Free has learned that a handicapped ramp will not be required for access to the property, which will be a home business. The public hearing was opened.