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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 July 27, 1988 Mr. Bill Dahlin, President of the Benchcraft Corporation at 8041 Olive Boulevard, requested to speak during the public hearing. He stated that he was pleased that a professional merchandiser such as Grandpa Pidgeon's planned to locate on Olive Boulevard and hoped that the new store would be permitted adequate signage in order to ensure its success. Mr. Dahlin stated that he approved of the recommendation for a ground mounted sian for Grandpa's. After further discussion, Mr. Safe moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for amendment of Conditional Use Permit #142 by the Gramex Corporation, subject to the follOWing conditions: 1. The freestanding sign shall be classified as a shopping center sign and shall be limited in height to 10 feet and a gross sign area to 80 square feet. 2. Identification signs for business and institutional occupants shall be limited to wall signs which comply with the provisions of the Zoning Code. Changes to such wall signs shall not require further amendments to the Conditional Use Permit provided they comply with the provisions of the Zoning Code. 3. All fencing and plant material on the premises shall be maintained in first-class condition with plant material replaced as needed to maintain the intent of the original planting plan. 4. The premises shall be kept in a clean, neat and orderly condition at all times. Mr. Washington seconded the motion. Chairman McCauley called for discussion on the motion. Mr. Rice clarified that the proposed freestanding sign would be limited to an overall height of 10 feet and an area not to exceed 80 square feet. The business would then be permitted two signs, one freestanding and one bUilding sign. Chairman McCauley ascertained that Mr. Rudolph was previously informed of all conditions proposed by the Planning Director. Chairman McCauley called for a vote on the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AREA NORTH OF CLAYTON BUSINESS DISTRICT Chairman McCauley called on Mr. Paul Londe who had requested Plan Commission clarification of the Commission's designation of the area between Delmar Boulevard, the south city limits, Hanley Road and North and South Road as an area subject to redevelopment proposals and a development target area. (1986 Comprehensive Plan, City of University City, Missouri; pp 36, 40). Mr. Londe introduced himself as a resident of University City at 9 Hob Hill Lane. He introduced Mr. Dick Macias with the architectural firm of Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., who would take part in the discussion. Mr. Londe reviewed for Commission members his unrealized development efforts within this designated area which had consisted of a residential hotel and an apartment building on three previously single family lots at 500 North and South Road. Since these original proposals, Mr. Londe has assembled three more adjoining lots for a future project. Mr. Londe stated his opinion, shared by Mr. Macias and his firm, that in order to interest high quality and unified development