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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 5 April 15, 1986 realize that the Area consisted of as much as 50 acres. He noted that this Area might be suitable for major department store development. Mr. Rice questioned use of the title "Underutilized Areas Suitable For Redevelopment." (p. 33). Mr. McCauley stated that the title should depict areas where the city would consider changes in use on a case-by-case basis. Mayor-elect Majerus stated that this list wasn't intended to alarm residents about the rezoning of these areas. Mr. Rice stated that this list should not be included in the Plan for this very reason. Mr. Ollendorff asked if members had any objections to the text regarding the "Areas Suitable For More Intensive Use." He stated that in general, citizens of University City would liKe to see high quality development going on in the City in the near future. He asked if there was a way in which Planning Staff could present the List. Mr. Rice reiterated that the Commission would need to consider this issue at greater length. Mr. Goldman stated that the crucial issue was popular reactions to redevelopment. Mr. Rice stated that the Plan Commission would want to be able to defend its decision to redevelop these areas and intensify their use. Mr. Rice stated that maps of these areas would be helpful to see what is actually included and planned. Chairman Hamilton questioned the "Major Alternative" of a major revision of the Zoning Code. (p. 37). He felt that the framework of the Zoning Code was a practical one. Mr. Goldman stated that the Code was only being updated in order to keep its enforcement methods practical. He felt that the objection to the wording of this alternative was semantic. Chairman Hamilton suggested that the language regarding the revision of the Zoning Code be changed to "a comprehensive revision of the Zoning Code." Ms. Cook questioned the phrase "high energy consumption uses." (p. 36). She stated that this was an awkward expression and connoted "dirty factory uses." (p. 36). Mr. Goldman stated that this phrase was based in a set of tax laws that may be subject to change. Mr. McCauley questioned the use of the phrase "urban life style." (p. 30). He stated that parts of University City seemed quite suburban. Mr. Goldman stated that University City was basically an urban community, people could walK from their homes to places of business or to shopping areas. Its high-density population within a six square mile area was indeed characteristic of an urban community. Mr. McCauley stated that the idea of an "urban community" could be further developed in the Special Qualities section. (p. 83). Chairman Hamilton noted that the Population Section began on page 39. Mr. Rice stated that the Goal of this section could be restated to suggest that the "diverse population" of University City should include all "those who have the means, will and energy to provide the resources required to ensure