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October 26, 2005 Plan Commission Minutes Page 20f3 concerns about parking. Mr. Blackwell stated that the parking needs would not increase. No other members of the public wished to speak and the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Blackwell was asked about a grant in lieu of payment of taxes on the property. He responded that whatever arrangement that Webster University has with the University City would continue. It was determined that the expiration date for the permit did not need to be extended until May 1, 2007 and should be changed to March 1, 2007. The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission does support the conclusion that the proposed conditional use or amendment thereto: 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. Kreishman moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The conditional use permit shall not expire until March 1, 2007. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ricci and passed by a vote of 5 to 0 with all members voting "aye." Text Amendment: Municipal Code Section 12.08 - Tree and Shrub Ordinance The Vice Chairperson announced that the hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the City for an amendment to Municipal Code Section 12.08 - The Tree and Shrub Ordinance. The Vice Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing text amendments. Mr. Meyers clarified the creation of the Urban Forestry Commission. It was suggested by Ms. Ricci that a paragraph be added, similar to that added to the telecommunications ordinance that states, "No failure on the part of the City to exercise and no delay in exercising any right that it has hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right of University City." She also asked that a paragraph be added that makes University City be an additional insured. Vote on the proposal was tabled until James Crowe, City Forester could come before the Commission and further explain the operation of the ordinance. Text Amendment: Zoning Code Section 34-104.2 Political Signs The Vice Chairperson announced that the hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the City for an amendment to Zoning Code Section 34-104.2 concerning political signs. The Vice Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing text amendments. K:\ WPOFFICE\ WPDA TA \m-I 0-26-2005. pIc. final. wpd