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June 23, 2004 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 on this application for sixty (60) days and allow the concerned citizens to submit information prior to August 10, 2004. The motion was seconded by Ms. Borg and passed by a vote of 6 to 0. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit, reduction in Common Open Space for apartment building, 849 Westgate The Chairperson announced that the public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Saaman Corporation, 7925 Forsyth, Clayton, MO 63105. The applicant requests that they be permitted to have a reduction in common open space for a 28 unit apartment building per Section 34-57.4 of the Zoning Code at 849 Westgate. 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. David Mastin of St. Louis Design Alliance, architects for the project and Dennis Norman, President of Saaman Corporation, 7398 Stratford gave an overview of the proposal and asked that it be approved. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the Staff Report. The Chairperson asked for comments from the members of the Public. No members of the public wished to speak and the Public Hearing was closed. The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission does support the conclusion that the proposed conditional use amendment: 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. Myers moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. A final detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review and approval after consultation with the City Forester. Approval of the landscaping plan shall be contingent upon it being considered to demonstrate that there is special landscape design and site planning features per Section 34-36.5(4) of the Zoning Code. Said landscaping and site planning design shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan. Said plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2.Drainage and grading arrangements shall be approved by MSD and the City Public Works Department. m-06-23-2004.final.plc.doc