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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 4 July 27, 1988 for this target area, the city needs to develop planning parameters and identify the type of development the city would deem favorable. Mr. Macias presented maps and exhibits to illustrate the potential development area in question and to guide discussion regarding the area. Chairman McCauley asked if the direction of development in this area was a response to and continuation of the high density residential development north of the business district within the City of Clayton. Mr. Goldman responded that the Comprehensive Plan indicates the "PD"-Planned Development zoning district regulations as potentially appropriate for this area by permitting higher density residential and office development. Mr. Goldman also explained that Mr. Londe has, over the past 20 years, had a pioneer view of this area and had previously introduced the ideas of higher density development at a future time when market conditions were appropriate. Mayor Majerus clarified for those present the target area boundaries which, she stated, would not extend past the single family properties on the west side of North and South Road. She also mentioned the exclusion of the recently designated Linden-Kingsbury Historic District consisting of 10 single family properties near the south city limits. Mr. Macias clarified for Mr. McCauley that development in the target area should not be a mere extension of downtown Clayton. Mr. Londe and Mr. Macias indicated that the potential for higher density development in the target area would require an expansion of commercial services in the area, provision for adequate parking and a potential rearrangement of the street grid in order to accommodate these needs. Chairman McCauley expressed wariness at the potential for lack of planning controls over development in this area. Mr. Safe stated that by defining an overall concept for the area the city would retain more control than with piecemeal and gradual rezoning of the area. Ms. Kreishman agreed with this idea especially in response to the Plan Commission's experience with the Kelley Properties proposal on North and South Road. Mr. Adams asked if one developer would plan and develop the area or if a consortium of developers would plan separate projects for the area. Mr. Rice believed that one developer acquiring all parcels for redevelopment seemed unrealistic in the extreme. Mr. Londe responded that the number of developers involved in the area would depend on the Plan Commission's and the city's plans for the area. He stated that Mr. Macias and his firm were willing to help develop planning ideas in conjunction with city planning officials. Chairman McCauley requested, and the Commission members agreed, that the city planning staff return to the Commission in the near future with a plan for defining future development in the target area including possible funding sources for plan development. OTHER BUSINESS The Mayor and Mr. Adams informed members that the new Council Liaison to the Plan Commission would be Robert Wagner, Ward 1 Council.ember. Mr. Adams informed members that Council approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Amoco Station at 7360 Forsyth Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.