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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 5 December 8, 1988 its sale. Mr. Hart also explained that he might be able to reduce the amount of parking needed on the site by allowing customers on the premises "by appointment only" and by reducing the number of employees. Mr. Goldman and Ms. Elwood replied that the number of parking spaces required for automobile sales facilities was established by code and based on the floor area of the building as well as that of the lot. Ms. Foxwell, Mr. Hart's business advisor, wished to let the Commission members know that Mr. Hart would upgrade the building and the land by his occupancy. The bui1din~ was now a vacant eyesore. Chairman McCauley declared the public hearing open to any interested party who wished to speak, but as none were present, the hearing was closed. Ms. Foxwell and Mr. Hart indicated that the business could provide many jobs for young University City residents in vehicle Cleaning and repair. Chairman McCauley pointed out the inconsistencies between this statement and Mr. Hart's previous statements in that he had offered to limit the number of employees for the business and had stated that no vehicle repair would take place on the premises. Ms. Kreishman stated her belief that the site was inappropriate for automobile sales liven the insufficient amount of parking. Mr. Washington agreed. He did not believe that the applicant had fulfilled the criteria which the Plan Commission must find exists within the proposal in order to recommend its approval. After further discussion regarding the proper forum for decision on the indoor vehicle sales proposal, Mr. Safe moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of the original application and plans for Conditional Use Permit #271. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kendall and passed by a vote of 6-0. Chairman McCauley informed Mr. Hart that his application would be forwarded to the City Council for its decision. REQUEST FOR RESUBDIVISION OF 8114 GANNON AVENUE - REVIEW OF RECORD PLAT Ms. Joanne Iskiwitch of 8216 Gannon Avenue and Ms. Hattie Ellerman of 230 S. Brentwood Boulevard informed Commission members that they were realtors representing the owner and prospective owner, respectively, of the new lot they proposed to create east of 8114 Gannon Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pack currently own the property at 8114 Gannon which measures 120' x 135'. They proposed to subdivide off a lot to its east which would measure 60' at its front building line and would, in all other respects conform with the City's Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances. MD. Elwood agreed that both new lots, if approved, would be in full compliance. She indicated that the proposed line between the lots is configured such that it allows the Packs to retain full title to certain improvements (steps and a retaining wall). While this configuration of the two lots on their east/west boundary seems out-of-step with the prevailing pattern of lots in the area, there is no provision of the Zoning Code or Subdivision Ordinance to prohibit such a configuration. This proposed subdivision is, however, in the City's interest to promote infill development. The proposed plat appears to conform in all respects to the City's Subdivision Ordinance requirements.