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e e . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 March 26, 1986 Plan Commission on February 26, 1986. Ms. Elwood stated that the previous request by the E. W. Ellerman Company involved subdivision of the property at 7901 Lafon Place. Chairman Hamilton stated that the present request seemed straight forward and the survey seemed accurate; but he was concerned about the steep grade of the lot on which the new home would be built. Mr. Ellerman noted that a topographical survey had not yet been completed, but he had consulted his architect with reference to the particular topography of lot No.2. He stated that the house that would be built on this lot would be designed specifically for the site and that he did not plan to build a house from stock plans. The architect had also noted that the grade of the lot would not be raised by fill material. Mr. Blozan stated that it would be too costly to fill. Both gentlemen noted that the existing house to the west of the empty lot was built on fill, retained by a stone wall facing the lot. They noted that this wall would not be removed for the purposes of building the new home and stated that only a small amount of fill might be needed for construction of the driveway. Chairman Hamilton asked about potential drainage problems with the steep slope of the lot. He asked Ms. Elwood if this would be reviewed by staff as part of the building permit application. She stated that that would be the case; the plans would be reviewed by the Deputy Building Commissioner. Mr. Ellerman noted that the new lot would be 60' wide as it faced Lafon Place which fulfilled the minimum building frontage requirements under Section 34-30.3a of the Zoning Code. Mr. Ellerman noted that Mr. Blozan's house would remain on lot No. 1 at the corner of Lafon Place and Warder Avenue. Mr. Rice made a motion that the request to subdivide the property at 7801 Lafon Place be recommended for approval to the City Council as submitted. Mr. Washington seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 34-90 "DEFINITIONS" Ms. Elwood stated that with the enactment of the "PD"-Planned Development District regulations, new Section 34-39 of the Zoning Code, planning staff realized that the code might better define the height of a building which is regulated in the Planned Development District regulations, Section 34-39.7e. Chairman Hamilton felt that the proposed definition for the height of the building was ambiguous. Mr. Rice stated that he felt the current definition of the Zoning Code for building height measured the height of a building in an adequate manner. Chairman Hamilton noted that measuring height from "ground level" is a concern. It is debatable whether one measures from curb grade or not especially if the building is set back 15' or more. He asked if the proper height of a building could be determined before a building was constructed. Chairman Hamilton also asked if roof top antennae should be counted in building height. In response to Commission members various questions about the definition of building height, Ms. Elwood suggested that Commission members reserve their questions until Mr. Goldman was present at the next meeting. Mr. McCauley suggested that the Commission layover discussion of this item so that they might hear Mr. Goldman's comments on the proposed definition. RECEIPT BY COMMISSION MEMBERS OF A PARTIAL DRAFT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN After noting receipt by Commission members of the proposed Comprehensive Plan, Chairman Hamilton noted that there were a few issues which the Commission would