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124 <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch said he thinks the same could be said for every neighborhood, but he <br />does think it would be good to sit down with the University and see how the plans fit <br />together. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano asked about the pros and cons of delaying approval of the <br />Comprehensive Plan for one Or two months, and Mr. Craig Brown, Deputy City <br />Attorney, said there is a statutory requirement that Council act within 90 days of the <br />Planning Commission recommendation. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tolbert said Council could adopt the Plan without the corridor study asan <br />appendix, noting that it does not affect the integrityofthe Plan. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Caravati about the language regarding traffic <br />in Johnson Village, Mr, Tolbert said that the neighborhood plan does not prevent Mr. <br />Bruton from linking into the neighborhood. Mr. Tolbert said that the current ordinance <br />would allow a connection that would minimize through traffic. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said that the Johnson Village issue is one of connectivity, and he feels the <br />neighborhood has a very legitimate concern about protecting the peace and quiet of the <br />neighborhood. Mr. Cox said he thinks the language still allows for connectivity to <br />happen, but requires strict control of the design of streets. He said he thinks the language <br />is a good compromise. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said that even though the Comprehensive Plan process has been <br />exhaustive, there are always issues that come up at the end, Mr. Toscano said he realizes <br />that there is a precedent for changing the Plan after adoption. <br /> <br /> Mr, Toscano made a motion to approve the resolution adopting the <br />Comprehensive Plan, adding the date of April 10, 2001 and language regarding the <br />appendices, Mr. Lynch seconded the motion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox said he trusts the process and is willing to support the motion, though he <br />continues to feel there are immediate pressures on this particular corridor. Mr. Cox said <br />consensus needs to be found on how this corridor will be shaped, and he wants to know <br />that there will be a neighborhood process. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch agreed with Mr. Cox and said this corridor is an obvious candidate for <br />being first to be addressed. Mr, Lynch encouraged all neighborhoods to look at the <br />corridor study. <br /> <br /> Ms. Richards said she would like to amend Chapter 9, page one, first paragraph of <br />the Plan, to include language about conjectural drawings and descriptions. Mr. Cox <br />seconded Ms. Richards amendment, and Mr. Toscano agreed to accept it. <br /> <br /> Mr. Caravati said he supports the language. He said it is inevitable that there will <br />be changes on Emmet Street and we need to move forward expeditiously. Mr. Caravati <br />said access is the key on Emmet Street. <br /> <br /> The resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan was approved by the following <br />vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: <br />None. <br /> <br /> WItEREAS, this Council in 1995 adopted a Comprehensive Plan for the City of <br />Charlottesville; <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia requires such plan be reviewed every five <br />years, and the City Planning Commission (hereinafter "Planning Commission") with the <br />assistance of the City's Department of Neighborhood Development Services, and as <br />required by Va. Code §15.2,2230, has undertaken a review of the City's 1995 <br />Comprehensive Plan, and has determined that it woUld be advisable to amend such plan; <br /> <br />WHEREAS, in preparation of an updated comprehensive plan for the City, titled <br /> <br /> <br />