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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 May 24, 1989 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 1986 Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the Plan Commission had conducted a public hearing at its regular meeting on March 22, 1989, and, on that date, had adopted changes to Part I-Growth Management which corrected certain oversights in the Plan's original form which now would sanction the potential need for expansion of commercial zoning north and south of the Olive corridor. Such expansion would achieve various redevelopment goals and viable, contemporary development patterns which necessitate deeper lots than those currently offered along Olive. Since the hearing in March, the City Council had reviewed the newly adopted language and had suggested, through the City Manager, several language changes in order to ensure sound planning policies for selective expansion of commercial areas and in evaluating specific proposals for high-quality development. He stated that the proposed language strives to achieve a level of commercial development which serves the surrounding residential community and harmonizes with it. Chairman McCauley read each of the proposed changes and explained each for the benefit of those present at the public hearing. He detailed the proposed new paragraph on page 24 of the Plan noting the standards it proposes in order to protect the surrounding residential neighborhoods from certain detrimental conditions. The following changes were proposed: Page 20, change the fifth sentence in the second paragraph to read: "Selective expansion of the commercial districts along Olive Boulevard should be considered..." Page 24, add the following new paragraph four: It has long been recognized that the selective expansion of the shallow commercial frontage may be necessary along some portions of Olive Boulevard. Any commercial area boundary adjustment should only be considered in the event the community receives a specific proposal for high-quality development. Boundary changes of this type should maintain the integrity of the affected residential neighborhood and should be designed to minimize the intrusion of commercial traffic, parking, trucks, noise, and other conditions that can have a detrimental effect on the surrounding residences. Page 40, change the fifth sentence in the first paragraph to read: "The depth of lots along parts of Olive Boulevard may need to be increased to provide sufficient lot depth for new high-quality development that meets contemporary standards for site layout, beautification...". The Chairman asked if any member of the audience wished to ask questions or offer comments regarding the proposed Plan changes. Mr. Rory Ellinger of 7340 Melrose Avenue introduced himself as a member of the Executive Committee of the Musick Subdivision. This Committee presented a letter to the Plan Commission which was read by Mr. Ellinger requesting advance notice to the Musick Subdivision Executive Committee of rezoning proposals in the area as well as certain specific language changes on pages 20, 24 and 40 of the plan to include protection of "existing" residential neighborhoods, not just those remaining after and adjacent