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this property provided the grounds are enhanced and greatly improved in appearance. Conditions should include regular litter policing of this site and adjacent areas; adequate trash and refuse disposal systems and containers; installation of an approved exhaust system and substantial landscaping; establishment of approved drainage system at the south property line together with site proof fence or wall; hours of banquet operation limited to 9 am until Midnight Sunday - Thursday and 9 am - 1:30 am; 11 am - 9:30 pm restaurant hours; and bakery limited to 9 am - 7 pm. Applicant should understand that additional limitations must be added to this conditional use permit before an alcoholic beverage sales license would be considered. Mr. Munkel moved to approve this permit. Ms. Welsch seconded the motion. Ms. Welsch expressed her gratitude to those people who have taken positive action to restore this lovely, old theatre building, and to maintain the original fagade... She expressed pleasure that drawings make every effort to make the addition consistent with the original fagade, which she hopes will eventuate. She envisions this building as a vital entrance to the stretch of Olive Boulevard, from North and South to Highway 170, and wishes the applicants great success. Mr. Lieberman shared some history of this building. When it was the old Beverly Theatre, the principal of Daniel Boone School, Hays Hope, made sweeps daily to round- up students "necking" in the back row. Ms. Welsch added that Esley Hamilton, member of the University City Historical Commission, said it is the last Art Deco theatre in Saint Louis County, and then stated her support for its preservation. Mayor Adams asked if the structure has an asbestos problem, and Mr. Moton said he would check. Mr. Lieberman asked about enhancement and improvement of the grounds to the west of the building, and if the owner agreed to these conditions. Jerry Warhf, Saint Louis Design Alliance, 6014 Delmar, said the firm is aware of the conditions and agrees to them. Ms. Welsch said if there is asbestos in this building, there may be Brown Field Tax Credits to help in removal, and Mr. Warhf said they are now. The Conditional Use Permit was approved unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3 - Heman Park Recreation Center Final Concept Mr. Moton recommended approval of this concept statement: University City's Heman Park Recreation Facility will soon include a first-class two-court basketball gymnasium with raised track, expanded fitness center, and refurbished enclosed soccer field. Support facilities will include locker/shower rooms, storage spaces, offices for recreation Page 4