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Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson, to receive and file the communication. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock asked if Council is being asked to vote on this issue tonight and President O'Leary explained that Council will not be doing so and will be begin deliberations on the matter now that the boards and commissions process has played out. Councilman Rader asked what the Architectural Board of Review's (ABR) role in the project is and Director Sylvester stated that both the Planning Commission and ABR have approved the project. All members voting yea. Motion passed. 10. ORDINANCE 09-19 - AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 1105.02 of the Zoning Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lakewood by changing and revising the Zoning Map of the City with respect to certain property as set forth and described as 13900 Lake Avenue(PPN 312-05-011)from RIM(Single-Family Residential,Medium Density)to PD (Planned Development). (Placed on 1st reading and referred to Planning Commission/ABR 3/4/19; 2nd reading 3/18/19) (pg. 52) Public Comment: George Quill of 13468 Lake Ave. stated his opposition to the development, expressing his disappointment that there was not more public information on the project. He did not agree with the set back distance of 14 feet from the street and asked if the property is not sold and the gas station remains for the time being,what other business would be allowed to occupy the site.Director Sylvester stated that the site can remain a legal nonconformity use as a gas station with vehicle repair and convenience shop. The Planning Department would evaluate future proposals that come in if they were not proposed for residential use. Carolyn Gregory of 13888 Lake Ave. stated her opposition to the development. She expressed her displeasure with the setback distance and the layout of the residential structures. She stated the project should have grant money available to assist with remediation of the gas tanks on site. She advocated that the city use its funds to purchase the site, divide it into single family lots, and sell to developers to make the type of housing consistent with the rest of the block. Ward Collins of 13475 Lake Ave. stated his opposition to the development. He said there should be 3 houses on the property and not 5, as the development proposes. He expressed concerns about the setback distance and the project's potential as a fire hazard. Justin Smith of 13945 Lake Ave. stated his opposition to the development. He expressed his belief that the project detracts from the neighborhood and urged the city to reconsider the proj ect.