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. e . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 6 January 8, 1986 Urban Renewal Plan. She stated to members that modification of the Plan had been discussed previously by the commission and that it involved rezoning an area near North Drive and Olive from "HR". There was no specific proposal for use of the property at this time, but she stated that the parcels in Cunningham Industrial Park were now all sold and, that for quite some time, there had been no market for apartment development as would be accommodated by the "HR" District. Ms Fahey stated that control of the land was under the auspices of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority and there had been attempts to market the land for apartment use; but given the lack of interest, the Authority felt that business uses would be more effective in that area. Ms Fahey stated that, according to state statute, any modification of an Urban Renewal Plan called for an assessment of the adverse effect on the surrounding neighborhood. She presented such an assessment to commission members, part of a written package entitled "Environmental Assessment Review for the University Court Business Park." Mr. McCauley asked what the exact changes would be to the University Court Urban Renewal Plan. Ms Fahey stated that all changes were noted in the memorandum to Plan Commission members and that in changing the zoning from "HR" to "IC", the Objectives section was revised, stringent provisions were established on setback, vacation and access to the property and the segregation of the neighborhood from the proposed industrial use. Chairman Hamilton noted that there were city incentives to upgrade the area and that it was close to a National Historic Area. Mr. McCauley asked about the potential vacation of Eastgate Avenue and Vernon Avenue. Chairman Hamilton stated that the vacation of Eastgate seemed essential to the success of the plan and the protection of the surrounding neighborhood. He also noted that Cabanne should be watched specifically for any potential traffic problems that might be present. Ms Schuman noted that the permitted uses under the industrial classification in the proposed Urban Renewal Modification were slightly more restrictive than the "IC" regulations of the Zoning Code. She asked if the Urban Renewal Plan would be an overlay to the "IC" zoning restrictions. Ms Fahey noted that this was true and that the uses in the proposed modification had been prioritized according to their desirability in the area. Mr. McCauley suggested a clarification of the buffering provisions for the apartment buildings in the area. He suggested that a 25 foot planting strip not only be provided on the western boundary adjacent to the multi-family development, but also "on the boundary adjacent to" the apartment buildings on Eastgate and "on" the southern boundary of the project line. After further correction of the formatting of the Modification proposal, Mr. Rice made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend to City Council their consent to and approval of the modification of the University Court Urban Renewal Plan as proposed by the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority.