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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 23,2017 Page 19 Ms. Collins and City Attorney Gaughan both responded that there was not any le- gal restriction to their knowledge. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment at this time, with no one coming forward to speak. Willmus moved, Laliberte seconded, initiating a comprehensive plan amendment to Low Density Residential (LDR) and rezoning from Institutional to Low Densi- ty Residential-1 (LDR-1) with that density not to exceed 4 units per acre. Specific.to his maximum 4-unit per acre limitation under the LDR-1 designation, Councilmember Willmus stated this provided the neighborhood the best protec- tion, with the option available for a future development to apply for another zon- ing designation and comprehensive plan amendment greater than the 40 units per acre for consideration. Councilmember Laliberte stated her agreement in starting the LDR-1 and the on- going process allowing for further discussion. While not opposed, Councilmember McGehee referenced past comments, stating her preference to have green space automatically mapped out there, based on con- versations from those living in the N McCarron's neighborhood specific to the undevelopable land in the corner, currently utilized and strongly desired to main- tain that green space buffer on that side of the parcel. Councilmember Etten agreed with the motion based on the stated low density use. Specific to Councilmember McGehee's comments about retaining green space, Councilmember Etten opined that absent the city purchasing the land and separat- ing it out for green space, he wasn't sure how to accomplish that. Mayor Roe agreed if would be difficult to designate a different zoning area as was previously noted. Councilmember McGehee opined that it could be done with designated Green/Open space by making an arbitrary line, similarly to past practice (e.g. property off Victoria Street designated as Open Space), and able to change direc- tion in the future. However, Councilmember McGehee opined that it was better to reserve it as Open Space now versus leaving it as part of the development par- cel, recognizing the significant community interest in doing so. Councilmember McGehee stated that should be looked into as soon as possible and brought back to the City Council for consideration. McGehee moved, Etten seconded, amendment to the original motion to guide and zone the western portion of the property as Open Space adjacent to Elmer Street.