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. . 9-28-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 10 subdivision ordinance provides that the funds may be escrowed. The plat itself has some deficiencies. Lot #60 is 4" shorter than the minimum of 40' wide. The Plan Commission must specifically approve that dimension. The text in the corner should not state that the streets are to be dedicated to St. Louis County. The names shown for Plan Commission Chair and Executive Secretary are not current. Chairperson Marsh asked for comment from the public. Norman Essman, 915 Morehouse, submitted a multi-colored list compiled by him listing the improvements that still need to be finalized by the applicant. He stated that the common ground was supposed to be made into a park-like setting. It is not developed. Mr. Essman also submitted a petition. He is asking the City to help in some way to protect the financial interest of the subdivision so they will not be stuck with burden of having to install the improvements themselves. John Mancini, 971 Barnard College, stated that his interest lies in getting the subdivision completed. Joshua Cranesbury, 908 Barnard College stated that the quality of the installed improvements is substandard. Lights along Hanley were installed with subdivision homeowner association's money and are not in working order. No trees have been along the townhomes for over 1.5 years. Steve Rosenblum, 7628 Balson, complains that the common ground has not been developed as promised. Roger VanHorn, 938 Barnard College, wants the items on the multi-colored list to be addressed. Mark Johnson, 939 Morehouse College, wants to get contingencies for the escrow accounts. Shanese Allen, 7501 Balson, stated that the lights along Hanley have recently been vandalized and have not been repaired. Gene Ruben, 923 Barnard College, is worried for the safety of the children who play in the area. There is a need for a sidewalk extension. Gerald Krull, 7506 Balson, wants the escrow to be considered. Alexis Essman, 915 Morehouse College, states that the common area is full of debris and garbage. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak. Mr. Marsh suggested that the City require an escrow account and a letter of credit to guarantee that the contractor makes the required improvements such as: landscaping, flood plain issues, repairs to existing improvements, and the sidewalk extension to Hanley. Ms. Ratner asked if there could a conditional approval on the plat that would expire if the required improvements are not finalized. Mr. Schoomer stated that there is no way to do that for a subdivision plat. Mr. Safe stated that the problems that have developed in the neighborhood are too extensive and are unacceptable after only five years. Mr. Marsh wants a letter of credit on this project and wants the City Engineer to look things over and give an estimate of the cost. Mr. Solodar moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the subdivision of Plat m-9-28.p1c