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2 Regular Meeting April 11, 1994 Page 2 Mayor Morris opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. Jeff Kester spoke in favor of the land use amendment. He thinks this is the best site for the location of the barracks building for the neighborhood. It is a perfect sized lot for this facility. He showed the site plan to the Council and stated he felt the building could be renovated to be an asset. He stated the project could be completed in eleven months. The grant funds ------ applied for total $115,000.00, and the building is 2400 square feet. f Mr. Patterson advised the zoning Commission was concerned about the ! i location of the project, and staff suggested other city-owned property in the Dunbar area on Valley street, which would have no immediate impact on the neighbors. Mr. Kester stated there could be buffering between the property and the neighbors, such as a photenia hedge or fencing. He stated there are no outside activities planned except basketball courts, and there should not be any noise. Mr. Patterson advised the immediate neighbors to this property do not want this project next door to them and are proud of their single-family neighborhood. Mr. Kester stated the project wanted to be located in the main stream of the neighborhood. The Council indicated they are supportive of the project. Kyev Tatum stated the property is now vacant with weeds and brush. He stated they want to create a sense of community for that area and want the area èleaned up. This project will help to make it a beautiful community and will help to revitalize the area. He stated the grants may be jeopardized with a change of location, as the project may be viewed to not have merit. Barbara Rennicks stated this is a good project, and they do not want this building to be located outside their neighborhood. Fred Douglas White stated he is in favor of the NAACP project, but he does not want this old building in their neighborhood. He has a concern about it being located next door to his parents' home. They want the neighborhood to stay quiet. Mr. Cox asked Mr. White how he would feel about MF-4 zoning next door to his parents, and Mr. White stated he thought the property would be ì kept up if it was MF-4 by mowing and'being a structurally sound building. Mr. White stated he is glad there is no major crime in the neighborhood. Dan Scales stated Cuahtemoc Hall is an example of having a trade-off in a neighborhood, but it is there to preserve the roots of the Hispanic community. Rev. Thomas Ates stated the neighbors close to the proposed location of this project have a misunderstanding of the usage of this building. There would not be a significant amount of increased traffic. It "is not to be a youth activity center. He thinks the present zoned usage, MF-4, would create more impact in terms of traffic and disturbance than this project. He stated this project would be a public entity operating with a business purpose and would be maintained. Ollie Giles states she is the Dunbar Neighborhood Representative, and she wants the Council to consider allowing this project at this location. She stated there will be no loud music, and it will be good for the neighborhood. They will be there for education and heritage of the children. They want their building to be allowed to be moved on their land. Rose Brooks stated she wants the building to be allowed to be located on this important street at this location. Pat Spearman requested approval of this amendment to preserve the historical value and elevating MLK with this building located there. This project will provide the promise of empowerment. The owner of the property wants to allow this project for the community. No one else wished to speak and Mayor Morris closed the public hearing. ¡ Mr. Moore moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Hart seconded í the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hart, Guerra, Cox. NAY: Morris, Plummer. ABSTAIN: None.