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Chairman Butler asked about the status of the McManus property and what arrangements, if any, have been made regarding acquisition of those lands. He wondered if it was premature at this time to look at this revision. Mr. Dutchover replied that the staff feels it is appropriate to master plan what we now own. Commissioner Wood wished to verify that no lighting plan would be so de- signed as to cast a glare on the adjacent residences. Mr. Dutchover answered that this can be taken care of, with the aid of buffer zones. Commissioner Shepherd asked what plans are being made for safe pedestrian crossing on Hopyard Road. Mr. Dutchover stated that during Little League season, there will be a crossing guard posted there. If this revised master plan is developed, he envisioned some traffic signalization at that spot. Commissioner Jamieson asked whether approval of this revised plan would mean giving the "go ahead" for implementation of the plan. Mr. Dutchover indicated that the City has $118,000 and would begin development of the next phase. Commissioner Jamieson asked how acquisition, if any, of some of the McManus property would affect this plan and Mr. Dutchover answered that the City would immediately apply to the State to use the funds but would redesign the park. He stipulated that the funds would not be available until July, 1978, at which time the matter of the McManus property should have been resolved. Mr. Dutchover told the Commission that no detailed plans would be drawn at this time. Commissioner Shepherd noted that for the most part, the revised plan and the old one are virtually the same as far as the present development phase is concerned. Commissioner Wood commented that the sooner the Youth Sports Park is developed, then the neighborhood parks could revert to their originally intended uses. Resolution No. 1620 was then entered and adopted concurring with the re- visions proposed for the Youth Sports Park as approved by the Park and Recreation Commission under their Resolution 78-1. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Shepherd Seconded: Wood Ayes: Doherty, Jamieson, Shepherd, Wood, Chairman Butler Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None Review of a tures over 2~; uest to amend the Ordinance Code to allow screeni eet high in residential front setbacks. struc- Secretary Harris explained that this request is a result of a request from Al Arrigoni requesting the review as spelled out in his February 22, 1978, letter. Secretary Harris stated that the staff has looked at this question before, and has real concerns as to how the code can be amended yet still maintain sufficient control. He feared abuses could result. -12- -___..___ ._...______.__._~. _......___,. .._._..~...,-_ .._ ___ ~._._._._...._ m__._..