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Ms. Miller stated this is a difficult issue since the animal hospital does provide a needed service. The University holds much of the land in that area and much of the residential use of the land is for ~ student rentals. She stated there is a definite need for refinement ~ planning in the East University neighborhood. She realizes that vacant property is not necessarily available property. There is a need to work with the businesses, the University and the neighborhood to determine where residential and commercial areas should be. She hoped the animal hospital can remain until a refinement pl an can be done. Mr. Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to deny the appeal and adopt the Planning Commission's findings. Mr. Delay agreed with Ms. Miller. In a zoning request there must be a demonstrated public need. The private need factor could be bolstered with the University's needs and the swap which would constitute a public need. All of this does not necessarily make a strong need. He feels this should remain status quo until a refinement plan is finished. Mr. Obie agreed the refinement plan is needed but thinks a decision should be made now about this particular request. He thinks the Planning Commission decision may not best serve the city in this instance. When the Planning Commission varies from the General Plan, they should make their case. It should not be up to the applicant. He thinks generally that the hospital would be better on the south side rather than the north side and will oppose the motion. He also feels that medical and dental services should be available in that area. e Mr. Delay stated he agreed with the need factor but this is a quasi- judicial procedure rather than a legislative format. Zoning would be for the property rather than for the business that would be located on it. Roll call vote; motion carried 5:1, with Mr. Obie voting no and Ms. Smith abstaining. B. Council-Initiated Improvement Project Resolution (memo/map distributed) Mr. Henry stated thlS concerns the proposed pavlng of Martin street between Center Way and West Amazon Drive. This is a council-initiated improvement and was before the council in 1973. There are very strong reasons for proceeding with this improvement. He introduced Dave Reinhard, Public Works, to give background information. Mr. Reinhard indicated that the staff memo attached to the agenda summarizes the reasons for the proposal. At the time the council first considered this project they decided not to proceed primarily because of the large assessment that would be levied each property . 6/9/80--4