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December 12, 2001, Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 st Mr. Credit moved that the Plan Commission approve the preliminary plat for resubdivision at 1100 81 Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith and passed by a vote of 4 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Amendment, Five Story Apartment Building - increase in density, parking and change to elevations, 8300 Delmar Chairperson Glassman announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Phoenix Property Company, c/o Tucker Lynch and Blair Pogue, 2626 Howell Street, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75204 represented by Jakob Medve,8251 Maryland, St. Louis, MO 63105. The applicant requests an amendment tot he previously approved Conditional Use Permit in order to increase density, parking and to make minor changes to the elevations at 8300 Delmar. The Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Chairperson specifically stated that the Plan Commission must consider whether the use: a) Complies with all applicable provisions of the University City Zoning Code; b) At the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; c) Will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; d) Is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood development plan (if applicable), and any other official planning and development policies of the City; and e) Will provide off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in Article 7 of the University City Zoning Code. Mr. Medve stated that he is the current property owner and is representing the buyers at this hearing. Mr. Medve gave an overview of the proposal and asked that the application be approved. He stated that the applicants stated that they agree to the conditions set forth in the Staff Report. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the December 6, 2001 Staff Report. The Chairperson asked for comments from the members of the Public. Tamadean Goldenhersch, 8316 Delcrest stated that she was concerned about traffic congestion. Theodore Jacobs, 545 Westview stated that he is concerned that the building will be too large in height. Vernon Fischer, #5 Delcrest stated that he is concerned with off-street parking. He further wished to know why Mr. Medve was representing the proposed owners. Mr. Medve responded that the building height and parking requirements meet the requirements of the Zoning Code. No other members of the public wished to speak and the Public Hearing was closed. Ms. Arbogast stated that the applicant has not addressed the Staff concern about the reasons for increase in density. Mr. Medve stated that the applicants had a market study performed and it will be submitted to the Staff. K:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-12-12-2001.plc.wpd