Items 35 and 36 for Council agenda 4/7/2016

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Christopher Hutchins
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Items 35 and 36 for Council agenda 4/7/2016

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From Council Member Houston:

I’m providing the following information to share my thoughts regarding items 35 and 36. During our discussion tomorrow my comments are in no way meant to focus or reflect on the honorable mission of the non-profit organization. The focus of my comments (and I hope our conversation) is regarding the proposed changes to the neighborhood plan and zoning of the tract which were developed by the contact team (rather than property by property) and how these recommended land use changes impact the way we shape our city. Although, I will not be in support of these land use designation changes as described, there may be an opportunity to allow the non-profit, if they are able to raise the funds to purchase the property to fulfill their plan, to respect and maintain the neighborhood plan, and put in place protections for the affected community, if the property is sold to another entity.