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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 13, 2010 Page 11 Further discussion included misperceptions on actual protections in the current versus proposed code; additional standards in the proposed code addressing green space and lot coverage requirements, with Har Mar Mall already over their im- pervious surface coverage of 85% at this time, further restricting any potential for expansion; and confusion among those residents along Har Mar Mall related to past notices sent regarding the proposed zoning revisions; and concerns that Har Mar property owners could consider a parking ramp to address parking needs and expand their building footprint, but recognizing financial restrictions for develop- ers in considering multi -level parking ramps. Mr. Sanocki expressed his appreciation to Mayor Klausing for his leadership and bringing respect back to the office of the mayor. Mayor Klausing thanked Mr. Sanocki for his comments; and noted it was appro- priate that his first issue had been Har Mar Mall when he began his civic in- volvement in the community through appointment to the Planning Commission and it seemed appropriate to have that topic as tonight's discussion at his last meeting serving as Mayor. J. L. Thompson, 2808 Asbury As a fifty -eight (58) year resident at this location, Mr. Thompson advised that he remained an advocate of retaining status quo, which seemed to be a good com- promise for both commercial and residential properties. Mr. Thompson expressed confusion in the intended buffer area and reiterated his preference that the current buffer be left intact no matter what zoning was chosen, opining that the buffer was what kept the area from becoming ghettoized. At the request of Mayor Klausing, Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the proposed buffer area by staff for a minimum of 20 -40'; noting that the proposed code would not remove any buffers at all and was intended to protect the adjacent residential properties. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her suggestion that the new code include lan- guage that would retain existing buffers, with the proposed minimum 20 -40' buf- fer applicable to new or future development. Further discussion and concerns expressed by Mr. Thompson included concern that there would be additional access points from commercial development into the residential area (Ryan) that would negatively impact residential properties and create additional traffic congestion issues. Councilmember Roe noted proposed language under extended hour requirements that there was a statement under "traffic," addressing vehicular circulation against residential areas that had been carried forward from the existing Shopping Center