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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 7 April 27, 1988 hour. He was opposed to the commercial development, especially that near Blackberry Avenue. Mr. Owens and his wife, Erma Jean Owens, were also concerned about the proposed streets entering off of Blackberry Avenue. They felt that this would increase the traffic on Blackberry past its capacity. A lengthy deliberation ensued concerning the appropriate width of tree lawns and sidewalks as well as the appropriate depth of front yards for the proposed development. Mr. Safe stated that the place where substantial planting and street landscaping would take place was in the tree lawn area. After further discussion, Mr. Marsh moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for a Conditional Use Permit subject to the fOllowing conditions: 1. The tree lawns are too narrow and should be increased to a minimum of 4'6". 2. The Site Plan should indicate a standard 50' right-of-way for the streets, with 29' back-to-back of curbs, a 4'6" tree lawn and a 4' sidewalk, this will place the right-of-way line 2' behind the edge of the sidewalk. 3. End lots should be increased in size to provide at least 12' between an alley or street pavement and a dwelling or patio. 4. Pads should be provided in the alley for refuse boxes at the rate of one pad for every four houses. 5. All alleys shall have adequate area for city vehicles to maneuver or turn around. 6. The nature of the open space development should be tied down by a development plan or a written description of the improvements. 7. A detailed landscaping plan should be provided for staff review and approval. 8. The development shall be in substantial compliance with the plan for residential housing presented to the Plan Commission on April 27, 1988. The motion was seconded by Mr. Safe and passed by a vote of 4-2. REQUEST BY SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 34-36.7 Mr. Jay Brandt, Chairman of the Loop Special Business District, presented Plan Commission members with the Business District's proposal that Section 34-36.7 of the Zoning Code be amended to include restrictions on the installation of security bars on windows in the "RC"-Retail Commercial District. The Special Business District proposed this restriction because the presence of security bars on windows runs contrary to the business owners' efforts to maintain the architectural integrity of the bUildings in the area. Mr. Brandt explained that it also presents an image inconsistent with the Districts' efforts to attract shoppers and create a positive appearance in the Loop. The members of the Loop Business District believe that other security devices are available which are more in keeping with the nature of the efforts of the District. Chairman McCauley asked Mr. Goldman if he had any comment on the proposed zoning change. Mr. Goldman stated that he had contacted Police Chief Damos and asked him to provide any Police Department input on the proposed change. Chief Damos had presented statistics which reveal that crime is down in the District. After some discussion, Mr. Kendall moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the text amendment which would add to Section 34-36.7 of the University City Zoning Code the following new subsection: - ~