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103 The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SECTION 31-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, 1.976, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING TO THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING CLASSI- FICATION THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE END OF ROCK CREEK ROAD, EAST OF CHERRY AVENUE AND SOUTH OF FOREST HILLS PARK, DESIGNATED AS PARCEL 120 ON TAX MAP 24," which was offered at the meeting of August Sth, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: None. ORDINANCE: CHANGING INTEREST RATE ON DELINQUENT BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES (2nd reading) The ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN SECTION 1S-6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN BUSINESS LICENSE" which was offered at the meeting of August 5th, was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Barnes, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Gleason, Dr. Gunter, Dr. Hall. Noes: None. ORDINANCE: CLOSING A PORTION OF HARDY DRIVE FROM ENTRANCE TO WESTHAVEN HOUSING PROJECT AT PAGE STREET TO ITS TERMINUS AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF WESTHAVEN Mr. Hendrix stated that neither the viewers nor the staff opposed the closing of Hardy Drive. On motion by Dr. Gunter, seconded by Dr. Hall, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING HARDY DRIVE" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. ORDINANCE: CLOSING SHORT STREET FROM ENTRANCE OFF 10TH STREET, N.W. TO ITS TERMINUS Mr. Hendrix stated that there was concern that there would be no turnaround at Holly Street if Short Street were to be closed. Mr. Wiley stated that the portion of Short Street that had been petitioned to be closed was between 10th and Holly Streets and suggested that the Traffic Engineer investigate installing a turnaround if Short Street was closed. Mr. Buck stated that perhaps the' property owners could share the cost of a turnaround so that Short Street could be closed and possibly eliminate some of the problems the area has been experiencing. Mr. Gene Arrington, Deputy Director of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, recommended having the Traffic Engineer study the area. On motion by Dr. Gunter, seconded by Dr. Hall, the ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, VACATING AND DIS- CONTINUING SHORT STREET" was offered and carried over to the next meeting for consideration. Mr. Wiley stated that one option might be to close Holly Street to private access only. Mr. Buck requested that cost estimates for installing a turnaround be provided. PUBLIC There were no matters by the public. OTHER BUSINESS Dr. Gunter stated that she had been advised that the City should begin investigating the gyps)' moth problem.