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I, association. Mr. Mohler and Mr. Farris are long-time residents of the neighborhood not just developers that have come into the area. He ... feels that this change would be a positive factor for the neighborhood. ,., He feels the change complies with the 1990 Plan of medium density and would serve as a buffer zone. He pointed out the need for low-cost office space. He said the ambulance and body shop would endorse the zone change. Joyce Fessenbecker, 90159 Baker, Elmira, explained that within the last year an apartment complex has been constructed to the west of the property. That change has affected this property. She said the area cannot stay the same. She noted the poor rental history and the transient nature of the tenants. She pointed out its isolation from most of the neighborhood and the traffic between them. She felt that the zone change to RP would be an asset to the community. Testifying against the zone change: Delia Jones, 2080 West 12th, said she can see the duplex front window. She would like to see it as a residence. are few cars in front of her house and she would like to with people on the property, not business offices. John Wesley, 1625 Garfield Place, conducted a poll of the neighborhood and found most neighbors were opposed to the zone change. They feel the property is part of the neighborhood. 12th Avenue is residential. Any need for office space has been taken care of by Center West complex on 11th Avenue which is 70 percent office space. 4It from her She said there see a house Bev Murrow, 1215 Arthur, wanted to maintain the residential quality of the neighborhood. She felt that there was more need for residential housing than for office space. She questioned the poor rental history of the houses. She said a survey of the residents near the property indicated they did not want business. She commented that Mr. Leonard of the ambulance service, in the past, told the neighborhood he did not want other businesses. She explained that Mr. Mohler also owns property opposite this parcel on 12th Avenue. She felt that the neighborhood integrity is the question. Hank Murrow, 1215 Arthur, told the Council their decision was more a political question than one of technical merit, as illustrated by the 3:3 tie of the Planning Commission. It is a policy question that the Council must deal with. He said the choice was between owners and neighbors. He noted that there was less cynicism in the neighborhood, the "why bother" attitude. He urged that the Council find against the appeal. Cynthia Kokas, 2425 Jefferson Street, liked the residential tone of the neighborhood. She noted that there were more and more people working in their yards. There are more low-income residents. She thought it was important to note that these people took an evening to come to the City Council meeting to testify. e 1/28/80--8