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<br /> we have been talking about for some time. I appreciate,in particular,the attention to the questions
<br /> from residents of the fourth (4t11) district. You also spent time with developers and basically tried
<br /> to address any questions and concerns.That is significant to me as the representative of the district.
<br /> Thank you all for your professional attention on this. I appreciate it.
<br /> Committeemember Ferlic stated, I was just curious, in terms of the Council sponsor, I apologize I
<br /> didn't see the email from Dr. Davis asking for a continuation. I don't know the rationale as a
<br /> sponsor, is this something you would like to continue? Are you ok with continuing it?
<br /> Committeemember Broden replied, I would actually prefer not continuing it. I think we've had
<br /> significant public input. I think our questions have been lofted and answered. I think it's legally
<br /> vetted. I have not had any direct questions from Council Members as the lead petitioner on this. I
<br /> think it's important to note that, one(1),there is recourse and there are pathways embedded in this
<br /> whole process that if there are some disagreements that come up, there is the variance pathway
<br /> open to people. I guess I would like to say, too, respectfully, we have tabled this one (1) time. I
<br /> know there are individuals in the community that have projects before the planning division and I
<br /> fully support this, and I would like to vote on this. I did receive a nine (9) zero (0) vote from the
<br /> Area Plan Commission.
<br /> Vice Committee Chair Voorde stated, I went into this meeting thinking it would probably be
<br /> continued.That is not just because Dr. Davis requested it,but because Mr. Corcoran said last week
<br /> that he is perfectly comfortable with having it continued to the next meeting. So, I assumed it
<br /> would go without controversy.
<br /> Councilmember Scott stated, I've heard from five (5) different developers and architects, today,
<br /> that were asking about these changes that they heard about through the grapevine. That is another
<br /> reason for the delay. The other thing, too,is I've been on the Council for eight(8) years and I was
<br /> taught by members who had been on here for a lot longer. When that request is asked for, and I've
<br /> had plenty of Council Members that didn't get along, but they respected that. Especially a Chair,
<br /> they were respected for that, too. With all due respect to you as the sponsor or petitioner, this is
<br /> the first (1st) time you've presented. Our Attorney didn't file this, the City filed this. So, the
<br /> questions on that technicality of sponsorship, petitioner and all that is a little questionable, too.
<br /> They've done really good work, don't get me wrong. I love the work, I love the meeting we are
<br /> in,but I've got concerns when I'm getting calls from people,from Bradley Company,Jones Petrie,
<br /> and other places that are saying they heard about this through the grapevine. We haven't changed
<br /> this in forever and I don't think we are rushing it at all. I know Chair Davis was looking at having
<br /> a meeting on July 15th to bring some of the stakeholders here. My question to you, when we had
<br /> that meeting at the time, was are you reaching out to the stakeholders of the community that this
<br /> affects the most? What I heard from five (5) of them today was they didn't have anything, really,
<br /> to know what was going on with it. I have concerns with that. Mr. Matthews has also brought up
<br /> some good points. Even Mr. Perri said there are a few things. If we want to get it right, let's get it
<br /> right. Let's not rush it on that. I don't need a comment back, I'm just saying what I'm asking for,
<br /> as far as the delay.
<br /> Vice Committee Chair Voorde stated, We need to be mindful of the fact that this Committee
<br /> recommendation to the full Council is just that, a recommendation. The full Council tonight, as
<br /> this is on the agenda,can determine whether or not it is going to be continued,or even voted down.
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