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. . Fehrum~v 22, 1995 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 4 to 0, with all members voting "aye." After the voting for this agenda item had occurred, Mr. Willie Daniels, 6955 Delmar appeared before the Commission to voice his opinion. He apologized that he was delayed. He stated that he is the property owner of the night club located directly to the west at 7555 Olive. He feels that the church will have a negative affect on his property values because it will inhibit the re- use and the resale value of his property and building as a night club. State law hinders the possibility of granting a liquor license to a subsequent owner because the property will now be located next to a church where a church does not currently exist. Mr. Daniels was informed that he could speak before the City Council at their meeting where this will be considered on Monday, February 27, 1995. Hearing for rezoning of 1000 Pennsylvania, Lot 2 of the Mercy High School Subdivision from PR-O to GC Chairperson Ratner informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the meeting on an application from Evergreen Developments, Inc. c/o Beau Sprenger represented by Kerry Renner, AlA for a rezoning of the parcel of land known as 1000 Pennsylvania, Lot 2 of the Mercy High School Subdivision, St. Louis County Locator Number 17131-0700 from "PR-O" - Planned Office-Residential District to "GC" - General Commercial District. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for rezoning applications and called for testimony from the applicant. Mr. Kerry Renner, AlA, stated that he has submitted a proposal on behalf of the owner, Evergreen Development, Inc. to rezone the property located at 1000 Pennsylvania, the former Mercy High School site. They wish to rezone from the current zoning of "PR-O" - Planned Office-Residential to "GC" - General Commercial District. They wish to develop the site for a major retail user that they cannot disclose at this time. He submitted a preliminary site plan showing the proposed layout of the site. They do not have any tenants for the outparcels as of yet. Mr. Renner state that the development will be an asset to the City. Chairperson Ratner asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman stated that an application for rezoning the former Mercy High School property has been filed by the current owner, Evergreen Developments, Inc. of Columbia Missouri. The current zoning is "PR-O" Planned Residential-Office. The applicant requests that the zoning be changed to "GC" General Commercial to allow the construction of a 61,500 square foot retail store. The tentative plan for the site includes an additional 15,000 square foot retail building and the future development of two "out parcels". Mr. Goldman outlined the points in his February 15, 1995 memo to the Plan Commission. He stated that the Planning Department staff has two major reservations regarding the rezoning proposal: 1) There is no assurance that the development of the "out parcels" will contribute toward furthering the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This m-2-22 ,pic