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Robert Todd, representing the Culpepper request, presented the amended Site Plan, pointing out the changes to the proposal as follows: 1. Addition of a boulevard type drive from Loop 286 2. Provision for an `Exit Only" drive to Loop 286 3. Provision for drainage along the east and south boundary lines 4© Enlargement to 45 feet of truck access drive to Lamar Avenue 5. Changing of the Shopping Center name to Mirabeau Square, R. B. Staples, Dr. C. E. Gilmore and Norman Davis each spoke voicing their concern that their properties south of the shopping center would be subjected to increased water run off and possible flooding because of this development. They were not opposed to the shopping center, but were seeking assurance that their properties would riot be flooded. Don McLaughlins attorney., stated that Mr. Culpepper was providing for drainage coming into and through his property, which was his responsibility. He stated the amended Site Plan was an improvement., drainage wise, to the one previously approved. Mr. Estes suggested that the matter before the Commission was whether or not to approve an amended Site Plan. Drainage below the shopping center was another matter which the Commission could not provide answers for at this time. He then callers for a motion. Mr. Abbett moved to recommend approval of the amended Site Plan subject to approval by the Director of Public Works of detailed drainage and utility plans. Mr. McKinney seconded the motion and all voted aye. Mr. Thornton at this tithe, made a. motion that the Commission be furnished maps showing possible flood plaints along this drainage way from Lamar Avenue south to Loop 286 S.E. and be advised if the drainage structures along this creek were sufficient to carry the seater. Dr. Files seconded the motion and all voted aye. Dr. Miles then requested that the discussion of drainage be placed on the next agenda 4nd that the Director of Public Works and the City Manager be present for the meeting. The next item was a Public Hearing to consider abandonment of a 15 foot alley that runs west from 17th S.W. to 18th S.W. between Bonham Street and Kaufman Street. Joe McCollum advised the Commission that the City's Alley Comanittee composed of representatives of private and public utilities had reviewed the petition to close the alley. The petition had been signed by all abutting property owners and the Committee recommended closing the alley. There was no one in attendance to speak on the matter and following discussion, Mr. McKinrey moved to close the alley based on the Alley Comnittee recommendation. Mr. Abbett seconded the motion which carried unanimously.