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122 Mr. Bob Bruner, 817 Fendall Terrace, asked that Council delay approval of the Plan and solicit concerns of neighborhoods adjacent to development areas and wait to see the University's plan and see how the plans dovetail with each other. Mr. Brunet said he is particularly concerned about the proposed stadium. Mr. Brunet said the Plan should be delayed until guiding principles are prioritized. Mr. Bruner said he hopes Council's first priority is in favor of neighborhoods above economic vitality. Mr. Bmner said he would like a detailed response to suggestions made by the neighborhood. Ms. Catharine Gilliam, 902 Rosser Lane, said she is a consultant in environmental protection and works to ensure community involvement. She said she is concerned with the process. She said she understands that the Torti Gatlus study is just an appendix, but is concerned that adopting something even as an appendix which includes things that would not be approved. Ms. Gilliam asked that if Council adopts the resolution that it not include this appendix in its current form. Mr. John Sleeman~ 1617 Trailridge Road, expressed his appreciation for the wording adding concern about through traffic in Johnson Village. Mr. LeroY Breton, 2576 Free Union Road, said that he has not developed anything in over 30 years, and is himself a property owner in Johnson Village. He said he has no preconceived notion of developing his property, but noted that it is part of, not adjacent to Johnson Village. Mr. Bruton questioned the safety of having only one entrance into a subdivision, and asked what the City would do if the street into Johnson Village had to be closed for emergency situations. Mr. Bruton said there is a question about whether other entrances would actually increase traffic in the neighborhood. Mr. Bruton expressed concem about the language change, and asked if it means that no new traffic can go through Johnson Village, noting that he has been assured by letter bom Mr. Tolbert that his access rights will not be affected by this language. Mr. John Rowlette, 918 Rosser Lane, said it is important to maintain the buffer between the Venable Neighborhood and Emmet Street development, and said he has observed over 132 species of birds in this area. Mr. Rowette said this land is important to the ecological integrity of the migratory corridor. Mr. Rowlette asked Council to do an environmental study before any development is done. Ms. Sally Nelson, 36 University Circle, spoke for behalf of Art Keyser, 1872 Edgewood Lane, who was unable to attend the meeting. She said that he feels another neighborhood meeting is needed on the Torti Gallas plan before lending support to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Keyser indicated that he feels a public hearing should be held that includes the neighborhood and University, and asked that adoption with that appendix be delayed. Ms. Sandy Snook, 1823 Edgewood Lane, said she feels the City has made a great start in community involvement, but feels that more involvement by the Venable neighborhood is needed before the Plan is adopted. Ms. Catherine Peaslee, 307-A 2nd Street, N.W. praised Council for its efforts to involve neighborhoods in the Comprehensive Plan process. Ms. Peaslee said that the condition of and lack of sidewalks came up at alt meetings she attended, and she hopes that the Comprehensive Plan will deal very firmly with this issue; As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Toscano noted that the resolution needs to reference the date the Plan was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Caravati noted that the University's master plan is not an appendix. Mr. Cox questioned how Council can approve a plan with no zoning changes and with a study that has some recommendations that we know we do not agree with. Mr.