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<br />6.b. Text Amendment PC 15-03 - Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments pertaining to off- <br />street parking regulations <br /> <br />Staff stated that the proposed Text Amendment addressed the parking requirements set forth in <br />Sections 400.2010, 400.2130, and 400.2140 of the Zoning Code and recommended approval of <br />the proposed Text Amendment, subject to the changes discussed at the 5:30 pm Plan <br />Commission study session, which included the following: the proposal to remove the restriction <br />for off-site parking areas that are across Olive Boulevard, Delmar Boulevard, or Hanley Road <br />should be allowed when located within 500 feet of a signalized intersection; the proposed <br />reduction for multi-tenant commercial buildings with two tenants should be revised to remove <br />ed exception <br />- <br /> <br /> <br />Questions / Comments and Discussion <br /> <br /> <br />-Plan Commission members stated that the parking regulations that created a deterrent to <br />development was a problem that needed to be addressed. <br /> <br />-Plan Commission members discussed the proposed reductions related to transit stations and <br />transit stops and how it might relate to existing transit stations and asked about the <br />proposed reduction for bike racks. Staff explained the proposed exception when bike racks <br />are provided and that if another station were to be located in University City, there would <br />be a desire for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) surrounding such a station. <br /> <br />Although this was not a public hearing, the Chairperson opened the meeting to public <br />comments: <br /> <br />Mike Jackson 719 Harvard Avenue, stated that unique situations should be addressed through <br />the parking variance process. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Mr. Miller to approve the proposed Text Amendment with the revisions <br />as stated by staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Williams and carried unanimously. <br /> <br />7. Other Business <br /> <br />7.a. Public Comments <br /> <br />There were no additional public comments. <br /> <br />7.b. Election of Officers Nomination and election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and <br />Designated Alternate <br /> <br />Ms. Moran nominated Ms. Locke to serve as Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by <br />Mr. Ruben and carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Salamon nominated Ms. Moran to serve as Vice-Chairperson. The nomination was <br />seconded by Ms. Williams and carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Mr. Jones nominated Mr. Miller to serve as Designated Alternate. The nomination was <br />seconded by Ms. Williams and carried by a vote of 6 to 0 with one abstention (Mr. Miller). <br /> <br />tğŭĻ Ѝ ƚŅ Ў <br /> <br />