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Mr. Henry replied, They are and I have had conversation with both of them. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked, With regard to not paving this property, why does this property continue to exist with gravel? Was that prior to the rezoning? Could someone clarify for me the requirement in the zoning for the paving? Ms. Smith replied, Prior to 2004 with the ordinance change,the regulations were different. The change since 2004 is that all parking and storage shall be paved. The justification for that is to keep dust and debris out of the nearby streets. Committeemember John Voorde stated, I think this is the kind of thing we ought to encourage. To me, it hastens the day it will be transformed into something else. By the assemblage of this property, we end up with a consistency that makes it easier to deal with down the road. I like and support this. Committee Chair Davis opened the floor to members of the pubic wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to the legislation. Tim Corcoran, Director of Planning for the Department of Community Investment with offices on the 1401 floor of the County-City Building, stated, In your packet of information,we originally recommended unfavorably based on the current plans in place including the Comprehensive Plan as well as the Howard Park Neighborhood Plan. Since that point, we did meet with Mr. Henry to talk with him about his plans. Also at that time, we encouraged him to reach out to the neighborhood group to have them understand what is happening. While not consistent with the plan,we can accept this as an interim use of the property. We would not support further expansion of the Light Industrial use, especially along the east. We would like to retain as much residential character along Parry Street as possible. The future plan and character is upheld by these older homes. We support this. Committee Chair Davis turned the floor back to the Committee for further comment or main motion. Committeemember Broden stated, There is a neighborhood plan in place. There are two (2) existing neighborhood groups and I think that it is important that both groups be visited and worked with. I don't know if that has been the case. I don't want to have to correct mistakes. I do acknowledge this is transitional. I trust the comments that have been made to me by the petitioner. But again, I do have some issues when plans and visions are in place. We need to work within the existing tools. Committeemember Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 68-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Committeemember Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four(4) ayes. Bill No 70-17- Rezoning petition to Northwest Corner of Niles Avenue and Cedar Street 3