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Director Sylvester asked that the rezoning request for the Marathon Gas Station Redevelopment be referred back to the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review. The City has identified an opportunity to invest$100,000 in the remediation of the site. The investment will be voted on at a future meeting date by Council and could potentially stand to reduce the number of homes on the site or address issues that have been expressed in regard to the setback of the project. Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to receive and file the communication. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 5. 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. 9) Motion by President O'Leary, seconded by Vice President Anderson to simultaneously refer the ordinance to Committee of the Whole,Planning Commission, and Architectural Board of Review. Discussion: Councilman Bullock expressed his interest in finding out more about the $100,000 investment and stated his belief in the importance of promoting varying housing types that will attract residents to the area. Mayor Summers stated the need to address the environmental factors in the proposed development. He added that no lender would be agreeable to establishing a project on the site without remediation taking place first, and that leaving a vacant storefront there would not enable the City to leverage its investment with private sector assistance. President O'Leary noted that the Marathon site is one of the oldest service stations in the city with multiple fuel tanks onsite. He also highlighted components of the planned development code that requires it to fit in, not match, surrounding architecture and character of a neighborhood. Councilman O'Malley stated that councilmembers need to apply a reasonable standard when variances are sought in regard to developments, while holding developers accountable. Vice President Anderson brought up past examples where meaningful site repurposing failed, which resulted in the establishment of vacant lots. On the motion: All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Ord. 09-19 referred to Committee of the Whole, Planning Commission & ABR. 3