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. . PLAN COMMISSION Minutes January 25, 1989 The City Plan Commission held its regular meeting in the Emergency Operations Center of City Hall on Wednesday, January 25, 1989, convening at 7:30 p.m. with Chairman Matthew P. McCauley presiding. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Matthew P. McCauley, Chairman Canice T. Rice, Vice Chairman Arnold J. Kendall Melissa P. Kreishman Stephen Marsh Booker T. Washington VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Safe (excused) Councilmembers Present: Robert Wagner, Council Liaison. Staff Present: Al Goldman, Director of Planning; Sarah Elwood, Zoning Administrator. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Kreishman moved that the minutes of the December 8, 1988, meeting be approved as submitted. Mr. Kendall seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0. REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION OF 2.087 ACRE PARCEL AT LIONSGATE DRIVE AND NORTH AND SOUTH ROAD - REVIEW OF AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Jim Hall of Hall, Halsey & Wind introduced himself to the Commission as the representative of Mr. Tracy Rufkahr who was seeking to subdivide the subject property in accordance with the Preliminary Plan entitled "Amherst Place" and dated January 11, 1989. Mr. Marsh indicated that he would abstain from any decision on the subdivision proposal due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. Hall explained that the developer needed to amend the subdivision request which had previously consisted of nine lots for single family detached homes oriented to the eastern extension of Balson Avenue and townhomes between these lots and the existing Lionsgate Condominiums. Opposition to this proposal came from the condominium board which owns the land and the County Highway Department which sought to restrict access to the proposed development from North and South Road. Mr. Hall responded to the questions raised in the Planning Director's Memorandum regarding the proposal of January 20, 1989. Basically, Mr. Hall explained that many of the unidentified lines shown on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 were remains of existing easements. He stated that the site was cluttered with easements not applicable to the proposed single family development because the tract had originally been planned for a continuation of the condominium development. Mr. Hall also explained that all easements would be clearly detailed at the final plat stage; sidewalks would then be shown on the plat, and the issue of prohibited access to the lots directly from North and South Road could be resolved.