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Other Business: City Manager Frank Ollendorff was called on to report on updated plans for the Loop parking garage. He reported that the project will be re-bid with several modifications. The top parking deck will be eliminated, but since it occurs only at the rear portion of the structure its deletion will not change the appearance from the street. The brickwork and decorative cast-stone will be eliminated. He displayed a sketch of the exterior showing slightly larger glass areas at the stores and the use of awnings along with a textured finish on the concrete columns and spandrels. Mr. Ollendorff stated that he wanted to make sure that the changes were consistent with the approvals recommended by the Plan Commission's earlier review of the project. Plan Commission members asked Mr. Ollendorff several questions which he answered to their satisfaction. There were no objections to the changes from those present and Mr. Ollendorff was thanked for bringing this update to the Plan Commission. Review of Zoning Code: Mr. Solodar asked for comments on the draft of article 7 which deals with off-street parking and loading requirements. Mr. Walsh suggested that "includes" be changed to "consists of" in the last sentence of Section 34-92.3,1,b. Mr. Solodar and Ms. Glassman both raised questions about Section 34-92.4,1 and 34-92.5,1. It was decided to reword the first sentence of 34-92.4,1 to read: 1.Except for off-street parking that is accessory to single family and two family dwellings; parking areas, circulation aisles, and driveways may be located in a required front yard, side yard, or rear yard; provided that a minimum five (5) foot set back is maintained between the parking area and the property lines. It was also decided to title the figure at the top of page 7-3 as "figure" 34-92.5 and to change Section 34-92.5,1 to read: 1.Except for off-street parking associated with single family and two family dwellings, and as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum dimensional requirements shown in Figure 34-92.5 shall apply to all off-street parking areas. Mr. Goldman questioned Section 34-92.4,3,a; wondering why a driveway width of 36 feet was used. He thought 24 or 25 feet would be better. Mr. Goldman suggested that Section 34-92.6,3,c be amended by adding the following: "The Zoning Administrator may authorize an increase in this percentage where overhead wires will interfere with canopy trees." Mr. Solodar suggested that the sentence at the top of the right hand column of page 7-4, Section 34- 92.5,3,e be changed by using "to the extent" instead of "in as much as". He also suggested that 34- 92.5,4,b on page 7-5 be changed by eliminating the requirement for canopy trees and allowing either