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Pam Couch, 203 Sierra Ridge, read Mr. Coleman's comments. One of the opponents, Rick James, said he likes to see the sunset over the property and doesn't want to see that change. The City is trying to balance the best interest of an entire community. He thanked those who have put in time and effort in the process, including staff, City Council and the neighborhood association. On her behalf, she publically thanked the four who voted for the development. She noted it is hard to take a stand when out in the public there is misinformation. She read a note that stating the city is trying to build 450 apartments at the corner of Craddock and Bishop. Linda Waterman, 2830 Summit Ridge, stated this corridor has the strongest economy and strongest real estate market in the nation. She said left a stagnant and dying community when an environmental group moved in and focused on the river. They had an agenda of fear and half truths. They were not as interested in the environment as they were in not having their comfortable lifestyle change. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Thomaides and a second by Councilmember Bose, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to suspend the rules and allow everyone that has signed up to speak. The motion carried unanimously. Doug Bender, 1208 West Avenue, stated that change occurs whether we plan for it or not. The property was cedar brake, and the tract has been restored to what it looked like 40 years ago, park -like. The tract can be developed with large areas with stands of oaks and the cave in pristine condition. It is natural for people to resist change; it is especially hard when it is occurring on your front door step. Bernice Rainosek, 537 W. Hopkins, spoke regarding the 705 Hopkins zoning change. In an effort to find out why people were objecting to her request, she met with Ms. Baggett to understand the problem. Ms. Baggett shared they do not object to the Merle Norman; they have a problem with the CUP use. Ms. Rainosek explained to her that is a separate process and they would have a chance to state their case. She noted that it does not make economic sense for her to use it as a washeteria. She lives on that street and would not foul her own backyard. Patrick Price, 838 Loop Street, reported he moved here inl949. He is sensitive to the citizens and children of the community. Regarding the Hays Caldwell Women's Center, he noted that the current economic times make it difficult to raise funds, but the times also increase the number of cases. They want to combine Roxanne's House with the shelter, and they need to remodel. The case load is increasing; sexual assaults have increased by 156 %. There is a saying, "Build it, and they will come." We don't have that luxury. The cases are here now, and they need the funding to build the facilities. Polly Wright, 1134 W. Hopkins, said she opposes the change on 705 W. Hopkins. She worked very hard to make Hopkins a historical district. We need to protect the character of the city. Camille Phillips, P.O. Box 624, asked the Council to restart the zoning change process. This development violates the Horizons Master Plan, and some were deprived of their 200' protest right. She stated we need provisions to prohibit staff or City officials to actively lobby for • development, and we should prohibit family members from appearing before boards and RM051810 Minutes Page 4