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. . March 25,1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman explained that the proposed location is within the "IC" - Industrial Commercial District on a 2,244 square foot parcel within the lot known as 6220 Cabanne. The entire open area of the parcel is paved. The building is set back only 20 feet from the right-of-way. Section 34-38.6c requires a minimum set-back of 35 feet when driveways or parking are located between the right-of-way and the building. There is no provision nor is there any space on the site for landscaping as proposed. No attempt has been made to screen this utility area from the park or the street by the use of landscaping or the construction of masonry walls. In response to Mr. Pierce's proposal to locate landscaping outside the fencing, he would prefer to have the landscaping located within the fencing to deter children from using it as leverage over the fence. The 100 foot antenna tower is located within 35 feet from an active city park. Basketball is one of the principal activities in the park. The proposed 6 foot high chain link fence is not adequate to prevent children from gaining access to the site and attempting to climb on the tower. It is obvious that decisions on the placement, design and height of the tower were made with no regard to its proximity to the park. He stated that an 8-10 foot fence with razor wire, instead of barbed wire would be preferable to the proposed 6 foot fence. No documentation has been provided to establish that there will be no problems or interference with radio or TV reception in the area. This is a densely populated apartment area and if there is interference with radio or TV reception a large number of people will be affected. No information has been supplied in the application to establish that this facility is needed at this specific location. The plans indicate a relationship to Washington University. Mr. Goldman recommended denial of the application as submitted. Mr. King stated that there is no relationship between Washington University and this project. That was just the "location" working name given to the project. The Chairperson asked the members of the Commission if they had questions for Mr. Goldman about his staff recommendation or to the applicant. Mr. Marsh asked Mr. Goldman whether the height of the fence with razor wire on it would be unsightly. Mr. Goldman stated that the landscaping should offset that. Mr. Goldman stated that he felt there may not be enough area on the lot to fit everything required on it. Mr. King stated that the whole lot does not have to be paved. Mr. Goldman stated that more greenery on the lot is needed. Ms. Kreishman stated that she needed more detail on the location of this parcel on that particular lot. The file dated 2/5/90 concerning the subdivision of the lot was presented to the Commission by the Zoning Administrator. Mr. Goldman stated that the rest of the lot would most likely be used for a fast food restaurant off of Skinker. The probable reason this parcel of that lot is located east of the western property line is so that the other encompassing lot's use could have access to Cabanne. Mr. Kendall asked why Southwestern Bell did not consider the lot where a filling station is now vacated east of Skinker. Mr. King stated that he did not have that information. m-J-25.plc