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e e e Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 November 20, 1985 The developer of the proposed project introduced himself to the commission members as a University City resident and former University City Urban Renewal Commissioner. He supplemented Mr. Wall's presentation by stating that he was familiar with the need to bring in quality projects to University City and have the city benefit from the flourishing development currently under way near its southern border. This proposal, he felt, would be of benefit to the city. Chairman Hamilton called on Mr. Goldman to give a staff response to the rezoning request. Mr. Goldman stated that under the University City Zoning Code the most appropriate zoning classification for Mr. Londe's project would be a "GC" district. However, this classification does leave open the possibility for incompatible uses to occupy the property in the future. Mr. Goldman suggested that the rezoning of the parcel be conditioned upon Mr. Londe's proposal being approved through conditional use application. Mr. Goldman then mentioned that the next agenda item, proposal for a "SD"-Special Development District abutting the City of Clayton would provide ideal zoning regulations, if approved, for control of this type of project. Mr. Goldman recommended approval of the rezoning request at hand. Chairman Hamilton asked Mr. Goldman if public notice was required to surrounding property owners of Mr. Londe's request for the rezoning. Mr. Goldman assured Chairman Hamilton that public notice was not required in this case; public notice is only necessary for conditional use applications and the rezoning requests before the City Council. Commission members had many questions for Mr. Wall and Mr. Londe. Ms Schuman, Chairman Hamilton, Ms Cook and Hr. Rice asked if "GC" was the most appropriate classification for the proposed project. They wondered why "HR", "RC", or "PR-O" districts were not considered appropriate for the proposed project. Mr. Goldman informed them that he had reviewed the project and because of the density and intensity of the land use for this project, "GC" was the most appropriate classification available. A "PR-O" district is most appropriate for a large site with lots of open land; "LC" districts are usually reserved for small scale projects; the "RC" district was designed for Delmar Boulevard and limits the first floor of any building to retail uses. Mr. Goldman also stated that the floor area ratio of the "GC" district was most appropriate for Hr. Londe's proposed project. Mr. McCauley expressed his concern about the possibility of the rezoning being approved and the project not being completed because of insufficient funds. He asked Mr. Londe about the financial backing of the project. Hr. Londe responded that the financial arrangements are not yet complete, but that his partnership is prepared to build the project without outside financing. They estimate the total cost of the project to be $2 million dollars.