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. . May 26, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Mr. Marsh asked Mr. Goldman if a surveyor plat of the neighborhood is available that shows the block's prevailing pattern of front building lines. Mr. Goldman submitted a copy of the county locator map for the area, a copy of the city plat sheet of the block and copies of pertinent city housing certificate applications. Ms. Kreishman stated that she feels the revised plats are greatly improved over those submitted last month because of the change in lot width. These lots were created because a street was abandoned in that area creating several lots that are not in conformity with the rest of the neighborhood. Ms. Ratner stated that she also feels the new plats are greatly improved. However, she feels that the front building line should be moved back to at least 40' from the front building line. Mr. Kennedy stated that he would agree to a 40' front building line. Ms. Ratner stated that this Commission should not be concerned with prohibiting vehicular access easements between property owners and therefore a ban on access to Greensfelder should not be made part of the plat. Mr. Safe stated that the application should be approved based upon its satisfaction of all of the restrictions stated in the Zoning Code. He agrees with Ms. Ratner that this is not the proper forum to decide vehicular access to the property. He feels that Mr. Goldman's concern with the spatial relationship to other properties is irrelevant because perceptions of such relationships are too subjective. He further stated that the applicant asked for guidance on revising the plat at the last meeting but the Commission had not given any substantive guidance to the applicant. Mr. Kahn stated that a term like "substantially conform" calls for a judgement. One of the roles of the Commission is to decide as a group whether or not proposals meet that requirement. Ms. Kreishman agreed with Ms. Ratner that the front building line is too close to the front property line at 30' and should be moved back to 40'. Mr. Goldman reemphasized that the lot in question is not a part of the Teasdale Court subdivision. It is Part of Lots 32 and 33 of Central Suburbs, as shown on the plats. The issue of street maintenance should therefore be specifically spelled out in the resubdivision documents to avoid future confusion on the matter. Ms. Ratner moved that the Plan Commission recommend that the City Council approve the final plat, as presented at tonight's meeting, if the following modifications are made: 1) The front building line be moved to 40' from the front property line; 2) Proof of a deed restriction be included on the plat stating that owners of the lots are responsible for street maintenance; and 3) Side building lines on the east side of Lot B and the west side of Lot A be moved to coincide with the side easements as shown on the plat. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 6 - 0, with one abstention by Ms. Peniston. m-5-26.plc