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. Minutes - Plan Commission Page 4 November 22, 1989 . Landmarks and Districts Ordinance, the proposed change, setting a time limit for consideration of ordinances establishing local landmarks or districts, was the only change required by the State's Historic Preservation Office. After a brief discussion, Mr. Rice moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the draft bill amending Section 34-113.2(c) of the University City Zoning Code as corrected grammatically by the Chairman: "c. City Council Action. In the event the City Council shall determine to proceed with the application for establishing an historic landmark or district, it shall treat this matter as an application for textual amendment and rezoning as provided in Section 34-64. If the City Council does not enact an ordinance establishing an historic landmark or district within 180 days from the date the Plan Commission receives the report of the Historic Preservation Commission, the application shall become null and void. The City Council shall not establish an historic landmark or district unless it also enacts an ordinance which specifies the rules, regulations and standards for each such historic landmark or district. The ordinance shall include by reference a statement of the historical significance of the historic district or landmark. Historic district rules, regulations and standards shall not in general contain any restrictions on interior alterations or repairs which do not affect the exterior appearance of buildings, structures, humanly created objects or environmental features. This limitation is not intended to apply to publicly owned buildings." Mr. Kendall seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0 with 1 abstention. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Wagner reviewed for members two actions taken by the City Council at their November 20, 1989, meeting: 1. Public hearing held on proposed ordinance to prohibit the structural members of fences from facing adjoining property. Express citizen input in favor of the proposal urged Council members to direct that an ordinance be prepared. 2. City Council approval of a site plan review for an office/retail addition to the existing building at 6600 Delmar Boulevard. Chairman McCauley announced City Council's appointment of Mr. Charles E. Foxworth to the City Plan Commission. Mr. Rice had been serving past his appointed term until a new member could be found. The Chairman represented all Commission members in expressing gratitude in Mr. Rice's enthusiastic participation in the Plan Commission's business since 1983. He thanked Mr. Rice for his many hours of volunteer service to the City. Mr. Rice in turn thanked his fellow members and the Planning staff for their guidance in city planning issues. Ms. Elwood reviewed with Commission members potential dates for a meeting with the City Manager in order to discuss proposed amendments to the 1986 Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Elwood stated that she would confirm such a meeting date within a week's time. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Marsh moved that the meeting adjourn. Mr. Safe seconded the motion, and the members unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.