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<br /> Mike Pease, 1901 Fairmount Boulevard, architect, said that his studies of the <br /> Blair neighborhood have lead him to the conclusion that it is difficult to e <br /> provide housing that is good for neighborhoods when the areas are zoned R-3. <br /> An R-3 zone often means an increase in auto dependence, a decrease in the <br /> variety of dwelling types, and a front of cars to the street. Too much vege- <br /> tation is often destroyed. Mr. Pease said that higher density is appropriate <br /> in any location, but recommended researching alternate forms of higher density. <br /> Gary Hill, 36 North Lawrence, also testified against rezoning and said it would <br /> mean an increase in taxes. <br /> Marlene Nelson, Whiteaker Outreach Worker, testified that she had gone door to <br /> door asking residents about their zoning preference. Most prefer R-2. <br /> Public hearing was closed there being no further testimony. <br /> In response to testimony, Mr. Sloat replied that R-3 zoning would not preclude <br /> preservation of existing dwellings. It would allow a range of housing and <br /> encourage density in an area with access to open space and transportation. The <br /> Refinement Plan calls for a density of 20 to 40 units per acre in that area. An <br /> R-2 zone would only allow 16 units per acre. Maximum coverage requirement for <br /> R-2 is 60 percent; for R-3 it is 70 percent. <br /> Ms. Schue asked if coverage requirements include parking. Mr. Sloat replied <br /> that parking is included. <br /> Mr. Lieuallen commented the traffic in the area was not generated so much by the e <br /> residents as by those who travel through the park to avoid using congested <br /> streets. That is a problem that can be dealt with in the future by closing the <br /> park to through traffic. Mr. Lieuallen said he felt that reducing the zoning <br /> will not solve the problems of traffic or appropriate multi-family housing. He <br /> also noted that if a resident owns a single-family home located in an R-3 zone, <br /> he is not obliged to pay taxes based on the highest use of the land. <br /> CB 2042--authorizing rezoning from M-2 Light Industrial District to R-3/SR <br /> Multi-Family Residential District With Site Review Procedures <br /> and a change of sign district from Industrial District to Resi- <br /> dential District for property located north of 1st Avenue between <br /> Washington and Lincoln streets and south of 1st Avenue between <br /> Lawrence and Lincoln streets <br /> Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that findings supporting <br /> the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission staff notes and <br /> minutes of November 6, 1979, be adopted by reference thereto; <br /> that the bill be read the second time by council bill number <br /> only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment <br /> be considered at this time. <br /> e <br /> 12/10/79--8 <br /> ~54 <br />
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