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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 November 22, 1989 DISCUSSION OF 1986 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Ms. Elwood informed the Chairman and Commission members that the City Manager, Frank Ollendorff, was unable to attend the Plan Commission meeting as a proponent of certain amendments of the 1986 Comprehensive Plan because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Commission members expressed their desire to discuss the proposed amendments with the City Manager in order to understand the reasoning behind them. Mr. Rice moved that the Commission table this agenda item until the City Manager could attend a discussion session with the Commission. Mr. Safe seconded the motion. Mr. Marsh verified that no members of the audience were present to specifically discuss this issue. The motion to table passed by a vote of 6-0. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF OLIVE BOULEVARD MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PLANS Mary Fahey, Executive Director of the University City Industrial Development Authority (IDA), was present to review and present for discussion the Olive Boulevard Marketing and Commercial District Plans prepared for the IDA by Harland Bartholomew & Associates, Inc. The IDA commissioned these two plans to provide ideas which would assist in revitalization efforts along the Olive Boulevard Corridor. Ms. Fahey explained that the Marketing Plan presents an overview of the existing market along Olive, followed by a profile of existing conditions, the area's competitive position and an analysis of development opportunities based on a demographic profile, business surveys and land use. The Commercial District Plan analyses existing conditions, presents urban design ideas and an implementation strategy. After a brief presentation detailing the highlights of both plans, Ms. Fahey asked if Commission members had any questions or comments. Mr. Marsh asked if there were any organized business groups on Olive Boulevard. Ms. Fahey explained that industrial business owners on the east end of Olive are working together in an effort to organize a Special Business District. Also, retailers and service companies on the west end of Olive are similarly engaged. A middle area of Olive, from Midland through the 7900 block, was approved as a Tax Increment Financing District in 1988. An area of Olive between Ferguson and Midland had not yet been targeted because of inactivity on the Mercy High School site. Chairman McCauley urged members to review the plans in depth and to save the plans, as they would serve as a guide for development discussions for the next several years. Mr. Washington expressed his encouragement of the successful development activity on the eastern end of Olive Boulevard. The Chairman stated that many of the Plan's recommendations were already being implemented and commended Ms. Fahey for her efforts in marketing especially the industrial parcels on Olive Boulevard. A brief discussion regarding landscaping opportunities along Olive led to a question by Mr. Rice regarding whether the Commercial District Plan called for the installation of additional sidewalks along Olive. In hearing that the Plan did not contain such a direction, Mr. Rice expressed his opinion that the Plan was deficient in this respect. Ms. Fahey thanked Commission members for their comments on and interest in the Plans. PROPOSAL FOR TEXT AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE SECTION 34-113.2(c) - HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND DISTRICTS Mr. Goldman explained that the City's Historic Preservation Commission had realized the potential of qualifying for a Certified Local Government Program under which it could receive certain grants and assistance. In reviewing the City's Historic