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• Is there room for all the new street improvements to be placed in the existing right-of- ways for 24`h Avenue, 25'h Avenue, 43`d Street, and 45t' Street? No-According to Public Works Director,Jim Davis,the existing right-of-ways of 50 feet for 24" Avenue,25d Avenue and 43rd Street need to be expanded to 64 feet(an additional 7 feet on each side)for the improvements planned in the Gifford Neighborhood Plan and the streetscape design for the GNCAC. The additional 7 feet from each side of the street is more than offset by the proposed reduction in the front yard setback from 25 feet to 11 feet,which is equivalent to a 14 foot setback reduction. At this time 24`h Avenue is an unimproved right-of way. There may be sufficient right-of-way for 45'h Street. The ultimate right-of-way needed will be dependent upon the design of the road way and type of improvements considered for the road. • What other plans does the county have for this area? None-There is no other plan than the approved Gifford Neighborhood Plan.Staff will work with the Gifford community to implement the actions outlined in the Gifford Neighborhood Plan. • Will the proposed rezoning force out the elderly that live there now? No — The rezoning will not change anything for existing residential units. The Gifford Neighborhood Plan and the proposed Commercial Activity Center were not created to force out any of the residents in the area. The purpose of the Gifford Neighborhood Plan is to assist in _ revitalizing the community and making it easier for residents to obtain necessary goods and services locally, in Gifford. • Who will benefit from this proposed rezoning? The Gifford Community - The intent of the proposed GNCAC is to allow more economic development,thereby creating more jobs and providing goods and services for local residents. • Will the proposed rezoning eliminate eligibility for other government programs? No — Homeowners and commercial business owners will still be able to apply for state and federal grants to rehabilitate or develop their properties. • Will the rezoning negatively affect existing businesses? No-The purpose for creating the Gifford Neighborhood Commercial Activity Center is to allow for the development of more local businesses that complement and support existing businesses. As proposed the GNCAC will be a«walkable, livable.mixed use area that will enhance both new and existing businesses. 2 ATTACHMENT 97