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worked with the property owner to the east to address his concerns; the parking lot construction created six additional parking spaces, bringing the total to 14 spaces to serve the seven-unit building. -A question was asked about any communication with surrounding residents. Mr. Palitzsch stated that there was communication with surrounding residents including Mr. Barron to the east and the property owner to the south. A portion of the property to the south was purchased for the parking lot construction. Staff Comments Mr. Greatens stated that a resubdivision of this type would go straight to the Final Plat process and did not require Preliminary Plat submittal. He stated that the proposal met all requirements of the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations and that a variance had been approved by the Board of Adjustment to allow 14 parking spaces to serve the building in lieu of the 15 spaces required by the Zoning Code and that staff recommended approval of the Final Plat. A motion was made by Mr. Senturia to approve the Final Plat. The motion was seconded by Ms. Locke and carried unanimously. Mr. Greatens stated that the Final Plat required readings at two City Council meetings as it was required to be approved by ordinance. Other Business Habitat for Humanity Blighting analysis and redevelopment plan (6500 Block of Plymouth Avenue) Ms. Riganti provided an overview of the proposal. Phase 1 consisted of new homes on Bartmer Avenue and Crest Avenue. The current proposal was for Phases Two and Three and located in the 6500 Block of Plymouth Avenue. She stated that the request was for the Plan Commission to review the redevelopment plan to determine conformance with the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update. The redevelopment plan guidelines were outlined in LCRA (Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority) Law in the Missouri Revised Statutes. The precursor for the request was a blight analysis. She stated that City Council would make the final determination to declare the area blighted, and a redevelopment plan had to be in place to address the blight, all of which was outlined in the law. She stated that the study area included eight properties on Plymouth Avenue, a single family residential area, zoned SR. The redevelopment plan consisted of the construction of eight single family residences. Building permits were obtained and the material included a rendering of the proposed houses. Paul Meier with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis addressed the Plan Commission. He stated this was the second phase of three phases proposed in University City to the north of Olive Boulevard and east of Kingsland Avenue. He stated that the previous phase consisted of two- story houses and Phases Two and Three consisted of one-story houses that fit more with the surrounding neighborhood. The houses would be built to LEED platinum specifications. He stated they were requesting approval of the redevelopment plan. tm; E