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. . Minutes - Plan Commission March 23, 1988 Page 9 equipment could either be placed at a distance from a neiahborina home of twice the required side yard setback of six feet or at a distance of twice the side yard width which is consistent with the prevailing pattern of side yard widths on the block frontaae. In both cases, the mechanical equipment should be screened by a fence or landscaped screen. After further discussion, Mr. Safe moved that the Plan Commission recommend adoption of the following text amendment thereby amendina Section 34-24.4d and 34-52.5b of the University City Zoning Code: Section 34-24.4 Permitted obstructions in required yards. d. In Side Yards: Overhanging eaves and gutters projectina into the yard for a distance not to exceed two (2) inches per foot of side yard actually provided, except however, in no event exceeding four (4) feet; recreational and laundry dryina equipment; air-conditioning or cooling equipment accessory only to existing structures when placed at a distance from an adiacent structure on abutting property of not less than twice the required side yard setback or twice the side yard width which is consistent with the prevailing pattern of the block frontage on which the lot is located. and the equipment is screened from view from the right-of-way by a fence or densely planted landscaped screen; and any fence or wall less than six (6) feet in heiaht above the natural grade level, except as provided in Section 34-23 ("Visibility at Intersections"). Section 34-52.5 Bulk Regulations b. Accessory structures and uses shall maintain the same side yard as is required for the principal structure located on the zoning lot, except that off-street parking; air-conditionina or coolina equipment accessory only to existing structures when placed at a distance fro. an adjacent structure on abutting property of not less than twice the required side yard setback or twice the side yard width which is consistent with the prevailina pattern of the block frontage on which the lot is located. and the equipment is screened from view from the right-of-way by a fence or densely planted landscaped screen; and fences, walls and hedges may be located in required side yards. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marsh and passed by a vote of 6-0. REQUEST TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 34-36.7. SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Chairman McCauley stated that the representatives of the Special Business District had withdrawn from the agenda in order to await response by the Police Chief with information requested by the Plannina Department on the feasibility of the proposed ban on security bars on windows in the Retail Commercial District. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.