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The staff was commended by Commissioner Shepherd on the fine job done on this case. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Commissioner Doherty Seconded: Commissioner Shepherd Ayes: Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson, Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Wood Abstain: None Shepherd and Chairman Butler REZONING REQUEST RZ-76-11, H. C. Elliott, Inc. - application to rezone an approximately 14 acre parcel of land located between Tawny and Palomino Drives im- mediately east of Pico Avenue from C-N (.Commercial Neighborhood) and PUD (.Planned Unit Development-Multiple Residential) District to C-N and RM-4000 Districts. Secretary Harris indicated that the new proposal is an improvement over the old configuration in effect. Staff recommendation is for approval. The Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Harry Elliott, Jr., was present to speak for this application. Marilyn Sheehan, did not object to the apartments or shopping center, but wondered whether the uses within the center would be suitable for the residents. Also, she wished to know, from reviewing the new zoning proposal whether a new street would need to be cut in to serve the apartments. Also, if this would open the door to other commercial developments in the area. Next, Therese Vicknair, 464 Ewing, spoke, worrying about increased traffic in the area. Shirley Roth, 922 Crellin Road - expressed concerns. There are so many children attending school in the area, that it is necessary for mothers to stand on the corners during certain hours to make certain that the children don't get into trouble. The Public Hearing was closed. It was the general consensus of opinion among the Commissioners that they could approve this request if the density is not increased. Upon inquiry from Commissioner Jamieson, Mr. Elliott stated that the shopping center would begin development when an anchor tenant is secured. This generally occurs when the area can draw a population of about 8,000. He indicated he would be willing to settle for a straight across the board swap in multiple density. He did not want to come under the PUD process. Resolution No. 1454 was then entered and adopted unanimously by those present recommending approval of this application with the stipulation that the area to be zoned RM-4000 be of such a size that the maximum number of dwelling units to be constructed be no greater than the maximum number of units which could be constructed in the residential portion of the property under its existing zoning. Roll Call Vote Resolution: Commissioner Shepherd Seconded: Commissioner Jamieson Ayes: Commissioners Doherty, Jamieson, Noes: None Absent: Commissioner Wood Abstain: None Shepherd and Chairman Butler -3-