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March 23,2005 <br /> built under R-5 standards.R-5 allows higher density and under structure <br /> parking.He stated that the applicant is willing to enter into a development <br /> agreement. <br /> Joe Zlab,3425 North Avenue,applicant,explained his proposal. He <br /> talked about the proposed height of 51 feet,setbacks of 5 feet and <br /> parking below the building. He described the character of the <br /> neighborhood and Be need for cleanup. <br /> Bill Belshaw,2111 Rucker,asked the city council to take a closer look at <br /> this proposal.He stated that there is no R-5 zoning in this area and that <br /> R-5 zoning can be destructive to a neighborhood.He favored diversity in <br /> housing with height and design limitations and transition from the central <br /> business district to residential areas. <br /> Valerie Steel,2521 Grand Avenue,spoke in opposition to the rezone <br /> citing that growth management goals for 2025 have been met,She talked <br /> about the benefit of having people being vested In the community,owners <br /> as opposed to renters. <br /> Morgan May,1801 Oakes,also spoke against this rezone as k would be <br /> out of character for thein the neighborhood. <br /> Mayor Stephenson and Council Member Hatton asked to be excused to <br /> attend another meeting. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding Rucker Grand Historical overlay standards <br /> and height restrictions. <br /> Allan Giffen,Planning Director,talked about consultant recommendations <br />• <br /> to reduce allowable height restrictions to 85 feet near the downtown area <br /> and remove density requirements. <br /> Moved by Council Member Stonecipher,seconded by Council <br /> Member Overstreet to close the public hearing. <br /> 85 <br />