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. . November 24,1992 Plan Commission Muting Minutes Page J cemetery instead of the Plan Commission. Therefore, she wants this rezoning application to deal only with the parcel proposed by the applicant. Mr. Safe agreed. During discussion about the proposed driveway on the east side of the existing building, Mr. Goldman stated that said driveway should be at least sixteen (16) feet in width to accommodate two cars. Ms. Kreishman asked how long the existing building on the lot had been vacant. Mr. Goldman replied that the building has been vacant for approximately one year. Ms. Kreishman moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the rezoning of the tract of land known and numbered as 7400 Olive, and identified in St. Louis County Records by Locator Number 171410316, and as identified in the legal description accompanying the application, from "PA" - Public Activity District to "GC" - General Commercial District. It was noted that the motion does not include the cemetery parcel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marsh and passed by a vote of 7 - O. Proposed Text Amendments of Zoning Code 134-90: "Major Recreational Vehicle" and "Private Passenger Vehicle" in Reference to Off-Street Parking for Pickup Trucks; 34-52.4: Specifically Prohibited Accessory Uses in Reference to Off-Street Parking for Pickup Trucks and Commercial Vehicles. Ms. Kreishman explained that this was a continuation of last month's discussion on whether or not visible off-street parking of pickup trucks should be permitted in residential districts under the zoning code. Mr. Goldman and Ms. Ratner presented alternative proposals for discussion, each proposing changes to the definitions of "Major Recreational Vehicle" and "Private Passenger Vehicle. " Ms. Ratner explained that her proposal included a six-month trial period similar to that used with the real estate signs text amendments. Mr. Kahn stated that he felt the "sideboard" prohibition was too vague. Mr. Foxworth replied that "sideboard" is a term referring to a specific item used on pickup trucks and felt it should remain in the proposed text. During the Commission's discussion about whether or not to list specific types of trailers in the definition of Major Recreational Equipment, Ms. Ratner stated that it would benefit the general public to include the trailer list. During the Commission's discussion about whether or not to further restrict commercial vehicle storage on residential lots, Ms. Ratner stated that she agreed with Mr. Goldman's proposal to delete the obsolete language requiring display of city license emblems because the city no longer issues such emblems or requires licensing. However, she feels that the current text, that allows commercial vehicles to be stored in carports, should remain, because: carports must be located behind the building line, there have not been many complaints about such storage of commercial vehicles in the past and changing the ordinance would economically discriminate against people m-ll-24.plc