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July 12, 2005 Plan Commission Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 D. 3. Develop long-range action plan with adjoining communities. 4. Acquire parcels in municipalities to the North. 5. Citizens committee to move process forward. Staff is recommending the inclusion of Items A-C, many of which already appear in the Plan. Staff is not recommending the inclusion of Item D. A third item for Plan Commission consideration is a July 12, 2005 memorandum from City Manager Frank Ollendorff. This memorandum indicates that Councilmembers Bob Wagner and Stefany Brot would like the following additions to the Plan: a recommendation to create a residential infill review board and language to the Residential Areas element policy that states “New residential infill construction should be harmonious with the existing neighborhood.” Staff is recommending to study the feasibility of creating an infill review board and the proposed text additions to the Residential Areas element be added to the Plan. With those changes, as well as some editorial changes, staff is looking for direction from Plan Commission regarding action on the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2005. Ms. Ricci questioned whether the preferred uses were listed in order of importance. Mr. Walker replied no. Mr. Kreishman wanted to strongly recommend that the infill review board concept be studied before such a board is created. Ms. Arbogast agreed. Ms. Ricci requested that stronger language with respect to exploring long-range planning efforts with adjacent communities be included in the Plan. Councilmember Wagner requested clarification on redevelopment area 23, the Big Bend and Forest Park Parkway intersection. Mr. Kreishman indicated that the redevelopment area only includes the Williams Pharmacy property, which is currently zoned commercial. It does not include the surrounding residential area. Ms. Arbogast added that the Plan Commission will not be adopting the ABEP language that targets the surrounding residential area for redevelopment. The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. Mr. Richard Dockett, 6844 Crest Avenue stated that he was supportive of the planning efforts, especially those that concern the northeast area of the City. He also added that he would like to ensure that social and economic integration occurs in University City and that the shift in demographics is adequately represented in plans and projects. Mr. Trevor Slom 6906 Pershing stated that as a resident of Ames Place, he was not supportive of any plans that call for the elimination of residential areas surrounding the Big Bend MetroLink station. He read a recommendation from the ABEP concerning the Big Bend area and reiterated that he was not in agreement with and was offended by this strategy. He stated that the many residents of the surrounding residential area in attendance tonight also did not support this recommendation. He requested clarification from the Plan Commission on how the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2005 addresses the area and how the Plan can influence redevelopment. PH-2.doc