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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 March 22, 1989 proposed in the common area which he believed was meant to relieve parking limitations and congestion for the attached single family units. After a brief discussion of some of the landscaping selections, Mr. Bruno stated that he would look forward to the City Forester's review of and comments on the plan. REQUESTS TO REZONE 7421 AND 7429 OLIVE BOULEVARD FROM "MR" TO "GC" Chairman McCauley stated that the Commission had received two requests to rezone certain properties in the 7400 block of Olive Boulevard from "MR"-Medium Density Residential to "GC"-General Commercial. Mr. Gerald Heideman, the listing agent for the two properties in question, informed Commission members that the two elderly women who owned these properties were no longer able to manage the upkeep of the homes and grounds; both wished to sell their properties and felt there would be greater market acceptance if the properties were both zoned commercially and sold together. One problem faced by the owner of 7429 Olive, Mrs. Geraldine Haitz, is the mixed zoning of her property; the lot on which her house is located is currently zoned commercial and the empty lot on which her driveway is partially located is zoned residential. Both properties which are the subject of the rezoning proposal are east of Hanley Road and the 24-hour Shell service station. Mr. Heideman explained that the two applicants had received copies of Mr. Goldman's recommendation on the application. Mr. Heideman agreed with Mr. Goldman's conclusions. Chairman McCauley called on Mr. Goldman to present the issues contained in his recommendation. Mr. Goldman stated that the existing single family dwellings on these properties are out of character with the general development pattern of Olive Boulevard, and their removal should be encouraged. However, single family dwellings which are zoned commercial often have a tendency to attract marginal uses which would not enhance the image of Olive Boulevard and could block the use of the site for bona fide commercial development. Because of this reservation, Mr. Goldman's recommendation was against rezoning at this time. He suggested that the Plan Commission encourage the property owners to return to the Plan Commission with a specific development proposal which can be reviewed concurrently with the rezoning request waiving payment of additional fees. Mr. Heideman reiterated his agreement with this recommendation in his capacity as agent for the property owners. He explained that the realistic goal for these properties was to make the homes available for demolition. Mr. Kendall asked what type of prospective buyers would be interested in developing these properties. Mr. Heideman explained that the developers currently interested in the properties were promoting automotive uses compatible with the surrounding commercial neighborhood and the Shell station to the immediate west. After a brief discussion concerning the desirability of commercial development along Olive Boulevard, Mr. Rice moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of both requests to rezone the properties at 7421 Olive Boulevard and 7429 Olive Boulevard from "MR" to "GC" with the provision that if the properties were the subject of a rezoning proposal within the next twelve (12) months, the City should waive any additional rezoning application fee. Mr. Kendall seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 6-0. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 1986 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY Chairman McCauley informed those present that the Plan Commission had called a public hearing for the purpose of considering amendment of the City's 1986 Comprehensive