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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 August 24, 1988 uses on the site in conjunction with the surrounding residential uses. Thus, Mr. Bruno and Mr. Conner now propose a strictly residential subdivision with fee simple detached and attached units. The units would not be rental property, but would be completely owner-occupied. The lots for the detached homes had been increased in size and changed in shape since the previous application. The lots as currently proposed measure forty feet in width and seventy-three feet in depth with a fifteen foot front yard. All units will have a two-car garage which is accessed from a rear alley. There is to be no change in the appearance of the units from that which was submitted in April. An open space or park area for the subdivision is planned for the approximately four acre floodplain area adjacent to the River Des Peres on the property's northern boundary. This area would contain a jogging trail and hiking areas as well as the potential for a small lake pending approval by the Metropolitan Sewer District. Mr. Mark Conner further acclimated Commission members to the proposed development by explaining that the streets and alleys within the subdivision would be privately maintained. Entrance to the subdivision would be accommodated by an extension of Balson Avenue across Hanley Road to the west. Chairman McCauley called on Al Goldman, Director of Planning, to present his report on the application. Mr. Goldman explained that the density of the residences proposed for this site appeared to be consistent with its "PR-O"-Planned Residential- Office zoning designation. The attached single family dwellings are a permitted use in this zoning district, but the proposed single family detached homes are permitted only by conditional use permit. The 13.95 acre site, as proposed, provides a density of less than seven families per acre by apportioning the four acre open space. Various issues such as location of sidewalks, trash containers, etc. can be reviewed by the City Council under the Site Plan Review process for the overall development. Specific lot widths, especially those of corner lots that abut streets or alleys may be tied down during the subdivision process over which both the Plan Commission and City Council have jurisdiction. Mr. Goldman stated finally that Mr. Conner and Mr. Bruno had developed a plan which proposed solely residential use of the site, a concept recommended by both the Plan Commission and City Council; he recommended approval of the application for the conditional use of 65 single family detached dwelling units as a part of the planned residential development. Chairman McCauley asked the applicants to respond to questions by Plan Commission members. Mr. Safe inquired about the proposed subdivision indentures and if they would address the issue of access between homes on lots of a "zipper" configuration such as those proposed. Mr. Goldman indicated that the indentures would be presented to the Commission at the time of preliminary plat review. Mr. Bruno responded that the indentures would mandate access easements for home maintenance and would not permit fencing or other barriers restricting access to the twelve foot area between the detached homes. Mr. Safe also asked why the attached homes proposed for the Hanley frontage were angled away from the road. Mr. Bruno replied that this particular design accommodated the grade change along Hanley Road as well as created a visual interest in the row of homes. Mr. Marsh asked about the amount of parking available within the subdivision as well as the regulations regarding parking on Hanley Road. Mr. Conner replied that each attached and detached unit would have a two car parking garage as well as a driveway which could accommodate two additional cars. Parking along Hanley Road is permitted but is prohibited during certain peak hours. Mr. Kendall indicated that no sidewalks were depicted on the plan along the north side of Blackberry Avenue. Mr. Conner responded that this had been omitted;