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Road and Valley A-~enue. Mr. Edmands stated a Book of Trees Record of donors was being prepared for placement in City Hall. He urged proper care be taken of these trees to insure their longevity for future generations. Mayor Philcox accepted the check and expressed thanks for the donation. Councilmember Le- Claire stated that this was a beautiful legacy of everlasting beauty for the entire City from people who care about the City. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No one in the audience addressed the Chair. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Page Binkley to rezone approximately 2.1 acres on the southeast corner of Black Avenue and Hopyard Road from the RM-4000 (Multiple Residential) District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) District and for approval of a development plan for a proposed 28.-unit condominium project on the side (Contd, Open from 6-13-77 and 6-27-77) Mr. Harris briefly reviewed his previous reports dated June 6 and 23, 1977, regarding this matter. Mayor Philcox declared the continued public hearing Open. No one ~.n the audience spoke in favor of or in opposition to this item. Mayor Philcox declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Brandes reiterated his opposition to the application for re- zoning because it would allow an increase in density of 20%. He stated he felt this project did not present any unique circumstance or benefit to the City to merit approval of rezoning~ ~yor Philcox stated he felt the project would benefit the City by providing more housing at less cost, therefore would not be detrimental. Mr. Scheidig explained that this project qualified for sewer allocations from the Morrison Homes judgment. The staff understood that only 23 single family equivalent sewer units were being purchased from Morrison Homes. Councilmember Herlihy stated that he had read the Minutes and staff reports related to the past Council action on this project and he felt this was a proper development for the area and since there was a great need for this kind of housing he would support the plan. Councilmember LeClaire stated she felt the density would be too high and the integrity of the Zoning Ordinance threatened if the rezoning on the application was approved. Councilmember Mercer stated that there was a need for this type of housing, and he felt the developer had met the environmental concerns. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt City Council should be consistent in their rezoning deliberations, citing a denial for rezoning on Vineyard Avenue last year. 3. 7/11/77