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September 27, 2006 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 9 2. Plan Commission has been asked to consider including specific language that indicates that the redevelopment of Olive Boulevard is the University City’s highest priority. Staff Recommendation: p. 42, insert as the first “checkbox” under “Policies” The City will establish the physical and economic redevelopment of Olive Boulevard as its highest priority. 3. Plan Commission has been asked to consider including specific language that indicates that economic development opportunities should be focused on developers, contractors and new businesses that provide jobs for the residents of University City. Staff Recommendation: p. 42, insert as a “checkbox” under “Policies” The City will give priority to businesses that create jobs that capitalize on the diversity of talent of the residents of University City. Ms. Riganti then explained that a public hearing is necessary to hear comments on the proposed amendments. The Chairperson then opened the Public Hearing. No comments were received from the public. Ms. Riganti then recommended approval of the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2006 per staff recommendation. The motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Marentette to approve amendment 1 to the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2006. The motion passed 6 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” The motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marentette to approve amendment 2 to the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2006. The motion passed 6 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” Regarding amendment 3, Mr. Miller requested that “give priority” be changed to “encourage”. A motion was made by Mr. Kreishman, seconded by Mr. Myers to approve amendment 3 to the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2006 with one change: “give priority” be changed to “encourage”. The motion passed 6 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” Hearing: Map Amendment (Rezoning) - GC to PD-M, 7384 Forsyth (aka 7386 and 7440 Forsyth) The Chairperson announced that a hearing was scheduled concerning an application from Josh Wohlreich, Project Manager, Orchard Development Group, 561 W. Diversity Parkway, Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60614 for a map amendment of the property located at 7384 Forsyth (aka 7386 and 7440 Forsyth) from “GC” - General Commercial District to “PD-M” - Planned Development - Mixed Use District. The Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing map amendments. The applicant was represented by Jay Case, Orchard Development, 2431 N. Burlington, Chicago, Q:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-09-27-2006.plc.final.wpd