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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 5 October 22, 1986 Mr. McCauley moved that the Plan Commission recommend that the properties at 151 and 153 North Hanley Road and 7510 and 7520 Pershing Avenue be rezoned from "SR" to "PD." The motion was seconded by Mr. Rice and passed by a vote of 6-0. Mr. Goldman asked if members had any specific comments they wished to have communicated to Council concerning the development proposal. Mr. Rice stated that he was concerned about the rear yard setbacks from the properties facing Linden Avenue. Mr. Saur replied that those property owners had reviewed the proposed plans and had approved of them. Mr. Rice also hoped that Council would carefully consider the amount of brick used in the proposed construction so that the building would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Chairman Hamilton and Ms. Schuman expressed their concern for the proposed 1,000 square foot units and hoped that Council would carefully consider their marketability. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PARKVIEW GARDEN REHABILITATION AREA Mary Fahey, representing the University City Redevelopment Corporation (UCRC), presented a proposal for an amended Development Plan for the Parkview Garden Rehabilitation Area. As developer for the area, the UCRC had been responsible for approving various incentives' for multifamily residential development. Legal counsel for the UCRC suggested that amendment of the Plan was advisable if the UCRC were to grant approval of the same financial incentives to industrial commercial uses in the new Olive/Skinker Business Park or to commercial uses within the Loop. She requested that Plan Commission members review and recommend approval of the proposed changes. Ms. Schuman asked if Section L on page 6 of the Modified Plan should not be entitled "Tax Abatement for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Development and Rehabilitation." Ms. Fahey replied that she would make this correction and insert several other clerical omissions pointed out by Ms. Schuman and Chairman Hamilton. Ms. Schuman also asked about the continued need for tax abatement in the Loop. Ms. Fahey replied that it was a necessary tool to development especially with the dwindling number of resources or incentives available to developers and those interested in rehabilitation. Mr. McCauley inquired about the southern boundary of the Development Plan. Ms. Fahey responded that the Parkview Garden Plan included only the north side of Washington Avenue. Also, the Plan did not include any recommendations or authorization for street closures. Ms. Schuman moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Amendment to the Development Plan for the Parkview Garden Rehabilitation Area dated October 14, 1986, and modified by the Plan Commission on October 22, 1986. Mr. Rice seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Adams, liaison to the Plan Commission, reported that the City Council had conducted a public hearing on the historic designation of the