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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 August 24, 1988 however, such details as landscaping and sidewalks had not yet been finalized. Mr. Goldman indicated that, in his opinion, a sidewalk should be provided along Blackberry Avenue, and that it was the Commission's prerogative whether or not to recommend this to City Council. Mr. Rice inquired whether the subdivison indentures would prohibit rental of the units. Mr. Bruno replied that the indentures would dictate a maximum number of non-owner occupied units within the subdivision at any given time. Mr. Safe inquired about the type of homes that could be constructed within the subdivision. Mr. Goldman replied that the type, height and mass of homes to be built within the proposed subdivision would be limited to those included in Site Plan Review now pending before the City Council. Chairman McCauley opened the public hearing portion of the meeting on the conditional use application and asked the applicants to respond to the public's questions. Mrs. Edith Kowarsky of 7512 Blackberry Avenue expressed her concern that the parking area on the north side of Blackberry Avenue would be eliminated by the development. She believed that the parking area was necessary for the neighborhood and its elimination would reduce the width of Blackberry causing increased traffic congestion. Mr. Conner indicated that the existing parking lot area was not part of the Blackberry right-of-way and would be incorporated into the corner lots abutting Blackberry. Mrs. Venda Beard of 7484 Stanford Avenue asked about the size of the proposed homes. Mr. Bruno responded that all homes would be at least two stories in height with two to four bedrooms. In response to a similar question by Mr. Safe, Mr. Bruno stated that the subdivision indentures would dictate a minimum area requirement for the homes but would not require a minimum number of bedrooms in each unit. Mr. Bruno also clarified that all units, both attached and detached, would have basements. Mrs. Anna L. Barron of 7506 Blackberry Avenue also inquired about the parking area north of that street. Mr. Adams, second ward councilmember, stated that the parking area was currently a part of the school property being sold to the developers. Ms. Jane Stern of 7421 Stanford Avenue asked if the developers would receive any incentives from the city or other governmental entity such as tax abatement, etc. Mayor Majerus responded that the developers were receiving no such assistance or subsidy. Ms. Cathy Sanders of 7500 Ahern stated that, in her opinion, the city should support the application because of the quality exhibited by projects in the City of St. Louis by Mark Conner Builders. At this point, Chairman McCauley closed the public hearing portion of the meeting. Ms. Kreishman inquired whether all private streets within the subdivision would be two-way streets. Mr. Bruno replied that all streets would accommodate two-way traffic. Mr. McCauley inquired about the traffic configuration at the entrance to the subdivision. Mr. Bruno replied that the County Department of Highways and Traffic would require the developers to install a north bound turn lane into the subdivision from Hanley Road as well as to signalize the new intersection of Hanley and Balson. After further discussion, Mr. Marsh moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for amendment of Conditional Use Permit #266 as submitted. Mr. Washington seconded the motion. Mr. Safe moved that the motion be amended to include the following condition: 1. A sidewalk shall be provided along the north side of Blackberry Avenue from Hanley Road west to the western boundary of the site.