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. . Minutes - Plan Commission March 23, 1988 Page 8 Zoning Administrator and the Zoning Administrator would take that recommendation under advisement. Ms. Little stated that the District's standards granted latitude for judgment by the Historic Preservation Commission and the basic intent was to preserve larae elements of the bUilding to contribute to the general character of the block frontage on Linden. She stated that in an area under pressure for redevelopment, district standards would provide another layer of control for preservation of existing development. Ms. Jean Dolan of 7531 Kingsbury Boulevard spoke in favor of the designation. She reiterated Ms. Little's point that the District's standards would provide an an additional layer of control for preservation of the existing homes. Mr. Rice asked if it would not be possible to enforce district regulations at the lowest possible level by drafting restrictive covenants in the deeds for the properties included in the proposed district. He would need to be convinced that the restrictive covenants were not effective and that the district's standards provided by the City would be the best route toward the accomplishment of the neighborhood's goals. Ms. Irene Guay of 236 Linden felt that the District's standards would preserve a historic asset to the City. Ms. Kreishman asked if the residents of Clayton on the west side of Linden Avenue were in favor of designation or if they were planning to adopt similar district standards. Ms. Little stated that an alder.an from the City of Clayton as well as the City itself had pledaed to maintain the single family residential character of the neighborhood, and both were interested in University City's historic efforts. Ms. Rebecca Schuham of 218 Linden stated that she had been in constant contact regarding University City's efforts with members of the block within the City of Clayton. Ms. Christen Luellen of 230 Linden Avenue stated that as a new resident, she had not been exposed to the discussions and debate regarding the Historic District Standards. Mr. Adams stated that if the proposal was presented to the City Council, the City Council would like to see a copy of the petition or some other evidence that everyone in the neighborhood understood the contents of the proposed district regulations. After further discuSSion, Mr. Kendall moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Linden Avenue Historic District Standards to the City Council. Mr. Rice seconded the motion which failed by a vote of 2-3 with one abstention. REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTIONS 34-24.4d and 34-52.5b. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mr. Darwin Portman, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment of University City, and resident at 7245 Cornell, stated that, in recent months, almost 40 percent of variance cases before the Board of Adjustment concerned placement of mechanical equipment in residential side yards. He stated that the Board had drafted language for a proposed amendment in an attempt to aid homeowners in placing air-conditioning or other cooling equipment in some of the narrow side yards while still maintaining the spirit of the current Zoning Code and protecting neighboring residents from noise or other adverse conditions the equipment might create. Ms. Elwood and Mr. Portman explained the proposed code changes through use of a set of diagrams. The mechanical