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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 October 22, 1986 ameliorated by the vacant lot to the south which extended almost half a block. Mr. Lerman could also provide a better-screening fence around the perimeter of his property and make every effort to keep the rear doors of the trailers closed to avoid children or others from entering them. Secondly, with respect to 858 Kingsland Avenue, Mr. Fanchi stated that the parking area at this location was smaller and less visible than the one at 6504 Olive. Fewer vehicles would be stored at this location because of its size and the area necessary to provide off-street parking for customers and employees. The Kingsland Avenue location is ATEC's principal place of business. Chairman Hamilton called on Mr. Goldman, Director of Planning, to respond to the applicant's request. Mr. Goldman stated that the fact that the applicant already occupied both premises should have little bearing on proper assessment of whether storage of tractor-trailers is necessary at these locations for the public convenience; whether the storage is so designed, located and operated so that the public safety and welfare will be protected; or whether it could cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood. It was Mr. Goldman's opinion that the two storage locations were extremely visible to adjacent residential uses; he did not recommend approval. Chairman Hamilton asked about the zoning of the vacant lot south of 6504 Olive. Mr. Goldman replied that it was zoned "HR"-High Density Residential. A multifamily building on the lot had been cleared as part of the Eastgate-Westgate Urban Renewal Plan. Mr. Kennedy asked what the adjacent residential uses were. Mr. Goldman responded that the University Commons Apartments were across Westgate Avenue from 6504 Olive and that Delmar Gardens East, a multi-story nursing home, was south of the above-mentioned vacant lot and that many of its residents could probably see the vehicles at 6504 Olive from their windows. Chairman Hamilton asked members of the audience if they had any questions to ask the applicant or the Commission or if they had any concerns they wished to express. Mr. Max Uhrmacher of the Darling Baby Shoe Company at 848 Kingsland Avenue, the building next to ATEC's Kingsland location, expressed his concern that any tractor-trailers parked on the street would be unsightly to the neighborhood and could cause traffic problems along Kingsland. Mr. Hamilton stated that Mr. Lerman's application, if approved, would not permit Mr. Lerman to park or store the large vehicles on the street. Mr. Uhrmacher stated that he had no objection to vehicles being stored on Mr. Lerman's own property but wanted to express his opinion that Mr. Lerman should repair the fence between their properties to provide better screening. Mrs. Elsie Glickert of 6712 Etzel Avenue expressed her opinion that approval of the applicaton for 6504 Olive would not fulfill the intent of the 1962 Urban Renewal Bond Issue - to encourage introduction of businesses onto Olive which would enhance the visual effect of the area. She was concerned over the appearance of the property and the fact that over twenty trailers had been parked at 6504 Olive for over three months. Mrs. Glickert did state that, in her opinion, the Kingsland property was well-kept and was an appropriate place for parking and storage of tractor- trailers. I ..