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084 <br /> 8 November 15, 1993 <br /> Kevin Huggins, an area property developer, expressed concern about <br /> the proposal for lower zoning densities. Mr. Huggins requested <br /> that the Council give consideration to maintaining densities <br /> consistent with the southern area plan. <br /> Council Member Chilton said although the overall process was a good <br /> one, at least one mistake, the apparent exclusion of the White Rock <br /> neighborhood, had been made. He apologized to residents of the <br /> area for this, oversight. Council Member Chilton requested that <br /> staff's follow-up report outline zoning options for residents of <br /> the White Rock Road area. <br /> Council Member Andresen stated that the proposed rezonings had <br /> involved a process of many hard choices. Council Member Andresen <br /> said she was pleased that so many citizens were involved in the <br /> process. She requested that citizens with zoning hardships direct <br /> their concern to herself and other Council Members. Council Member <br /> Andresen emphasized the. importance of having adequate roads in the <br /> area. She stated that allowing the area to develop at densities <br /> higher than those proposed would be irresponsible and would place <br /> unnecessary stress on water and sewer services. Council Member <br /> Andresen inquired about the recommended rezoning of the Watts Motel <br /> property. Mr. Karpinos said he could report back to the Council on <br /> the matter. Council Member Andresen suggested the possibility of <br /> conditional uses to protect against additional commercial <br /> development in the area. <br /> Council Member Rimer requested that staff examine residential areas <br /> off Old Lystra Road separately to evaluate possible hardship <br /> exceptions in these instances. He added that the transfer of <br /> development rights could have possibly redressed some of the <br /> downzoning concerns of area residents. <br /> Council Member Werner noted that this evening's hearing marked the <br /> culmination of a very long process. He added that the Council was <br /> on record supporting the proposed plan in concept and opposing the <br /> construction of the Laurel Hill Parkway. Council Member Werner <br /> requested.that staff examine the White Rock Road matter separately. <br /> He also expressed his support for rezoning the Azalea Drive area to <br /> R-la zoning. Council Member Werner stated that some of Mr. Rody's <br /> ideas about the development of a research and development park was <br /> an interesting one bearing possible consideration in the future. <br /> He also suggested that the urban services area boundary be <br /> reexamined once the Council had acted on the proposed rezonings. <br /> Council Member Powell said she agreed that the possible rezoning of <br /> properties in the Old Lystra/White Rock Road area should be <br /> examined separately. She noted that the Planning Board members <br /> opposing the rezoning proposal had noted the absence of affordable <br /> housing opportunities in the overall proposed area plan. Council <br /> Member Powell requested that the staff's follow-up report contain <br />