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Session 1911 February 9, 2004 limited to layout in this plan, and operating hours not exceeding 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. This will be a marked upgrade in use of this property as part of the University City Loop restaurant and retail area in accordance with the City's comprehensive development plan and zoning ordinance. Mr. Wagner moved approval. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion. Mr. Wagner asked what the name of the new restaurant would be, and was advised that it is Q'doba. Mr. Munkel asked if a liquor license would be sought for this restaurant, and was advised by Mr. Ollendorff that there would be one. Mr. Munkel noted this restaurant was the result of a conversion of an old laundromat, and he said he was concerned it this conversion would meet the City Code. He asked if the public parking was behind the building, and was advised by the City Manager that adequate parking does exist. Mr. Lieberman expressed concerns shared by the business owners on Delmar Boulevard that two conditions be added: 1) is policing for litter and debris at the rear as well as in the front of the restaurant, and 2) is the watering and care of plants in concrete planters adjacent to their businesses. Mr. Ollendorff supported adding both qualifications to the property maintenance conditions, including the rear parking area and maintenance of flower containers. Ms. Welsch asked if business owners had the option of not having a cement flower container in front of their business. This measure, along with modification to conditions, was passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #4 - 8224 Olive Pavinq Permit Mr. Ollendorff concurred with the Park Commission recommendation that we allow the business property owner at 8224 Olive to extend asphalt pavement for parking to a depth of 25 feet onto Ruth Park property 80 feet north of the River Des Peres. University City would retain all ownership rights and the property would remain open to the public in a much improved useable condition. Ms. Welsch moved to postpone this proposal until some of the City Council members can visit this site, along with Nancy MacCartney, Director of Parks, and the City Manager, to study how the runoff stress affects the River Des Peres. She is concerned about placing more "impervious surfaces close to the River Des Peres and about the loss of trees, due to instability of the channel." A site due south of this position is designated for a storm water demonstration project, which is a joint venture of the City, the Green Center and the Missouri Department of Conservation, to negate the negative impact of run-off into this channel. She also wants to wait for consideration because the Centennial Trail will come down Olive Street Road, and it "looks for green spaces along the route where people can get off the concrete road and this has been envisioned as well as a place further west along Cricksdale as some possible green spaces." She Page 4