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\ < . . September 22, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 Mr. Gordon Lyons of 11420 Lackland, St. Louis, MO 63146, explained his application for an access road to the Ladue Crossing Schnucks. He reviewed three site plans showing proposal for: the access road and the entrance at Delmar, the pedestrian walkway and landscaping. In response to comments made by Al Goldman in a memo dated September 15, 1993 he stated the reason asphalt was proposed for the pedestrian walkway is because it is more cost effective, it will blend better with the surrounding landscaping and the number of pedestrians that will use the walk does not warrant concrete. The reason the pedestrian walkway should not be entirely on the east side of the road is because that would cause damage to several pine trees growing there. He does not feel that there is a safety problem with the pedestrian walkway crossing the road because there is high visibility and a 20 m.p.h. speed limit. Chairperson Marsh asked Mr. Hill to review the Staff Report. Mr. Hill read Mr. Goldman's memo dated September 15, 1993 which is a part of the file and becomes part of this record by reference. Mr. Marsh asked if any members of the public wished to comment on the application. Juliette Rosenblatt, 887 Alanson, stated that the access road is too close to the off-ramp from 1-170 and creates a terrible possibility for accidents. She and her husband were nearly rear ended because somebody pulled out in front of them turning left onto Delmar from the access road. Bonnie Rosen, Delcrest Condominiums, stated she hopes there will be an access to the pedestrian walkway from the Delcrest Court. Beverly Wolff, 700 Oakbrook, stated that she feels the road should be widened, speed bumps should be installed because people do not follow the posted 20 m.p.h. speed limit, curbs should be installed on the road, the road should be lighted along its whole length, and the pedestrian walkway should be along the east side only. Carol Rossel, 7407 Teasdale, stated that she feels Schnucks had no concern for University City when they put the center in and they are now only trying to salvage themselves from scorn because of the public outcry against Schnuck's actions. She feels that the intersection is dangerous and there should only be right turns onto Delmar. Mr. Marsh asked for comments by the Plan Commission members. Ms. Ratner stated the only way for the 20 m.p.h. speed limit to be enforced would be for the City to do so which would cost the taxpayers more money. The proposed walkway never returns to the west side of the road where the entrance to the store is, but opens into the parking lot. She inquired about the future status of the access road if the Citizens for Modem Transit decide to build Metro-Link tracks on the easement. Mr. Lyons stated that would have to be reviewed when and if it occurs. m-9-22.plc