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IJUN 1 1987 BOOK 68 PAGE 562 Commissioner Wheeler commented that what he was thinking of when staff was given that direction was increasing the depth of that land which already fronts next to the office building between 6th Avenue and U.S.I. and considering including the property in back of it extending to the next street south. Planner Nearing pointed out that every property involved in a PRO district must have frontage on an arterial, and the lots behind the office building all have frontage on a local street and would not qualify. Commissioner Eggert questioned whether we would serve the community well with the ordinance the way it now stands where we have to look for five acres to put together. Vice Chairman Bowman pointed out that we have no guaranty that anyone will be able to purchase the second tier of houses. Staff agreed, but noted that there is also nothing to preclude anyone from continuing to use their residential property as it is even if it were rezoned PRO. Commissioner Bird expressed concern about having a house back up to an office, and Planner Nearing noted that the ordi- nance has requirements for buffering when you abut single and multi family residential districts. Board members in general expressed concern about buffering, etc., especially as the lots are 80' lots. Vice Chairman Bowman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. John Brenner, 1691 4th Court, advised that his residence is one of those in question. Mr. Brenner argued that this area cannot stay residential forever; it will decline in attractive- ness for single family as stated by staff, and it needs redevelopment, which the PRO District was designed for. Mr. Brenner noted that when the P&Z turned the PRO down, they gave no direction to staff, and at this point he would like the Board at least to give staff some direction so the residents are not living in limbo. He agreed the lots are too small and the 20