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Session 1681, Minutes October 21, 1996 Page 3 Mr. Elliot Kochmann, 7161 Pershing, suggested this business would fit in well and be good for the neighborhood, and that parking would be sufficient as the lot is rarely full. He said several nearby coffee shops also had limited parking, but seemed to do well. Also, the operating hours do not conflict with other businesses in the shopping center. He urged Council to approve. Mr. Jeffrey Hartnett, 7044 Waterman, opposed the coffee house because of heavy traffic in the area. He suggested Waterman was used more than the other streets in the neighborhood, and adding a new business will only increase the traffic. He would not object to the coffee house if there were some way not to increase traffic on Waterman. Ms. Maryann Shephard, 7015 Pershing, said the immediate neighbors of the shopping center are con- cerned about the business that locates in the vacant site because of traffic problems and lack of adequate parking. She said the neighborhood will oppose the coffee house if it is felt most of the patrons will arrive by car rather than on foot; however, it could be an asset, especially with restricted evening hours, if most patrons walk to the site. Ms. Rose Balestreri, 7033 Pershing, said she did not understand why a business such as a coffee house would even be considered in view of past experiences with restaurants at this location, especially with so little parking available. She urged Council not to approve the site plan. Mr. Schoomer reminded Council that the previous restaurants provided valet parking and did not bear the full brunt of parking requirements; however, the parking lot was still saturated when the restaurant was open. He also felt that most patrons would arrive by car and stay longer than they would if eating a meal. He did not feel the site was appropriate for a food service of any kind. He recommended that the owners seek a tenant with much lower impact. Mr. Wagner said he clearly recalled the severe parking problems at this site, and would not want to see that happen again. He agreed with Mr. Schoomer and the City Manager that the site plan should not be approved. Mr. Schoomer moved denial and Mr. Wagner seconded. All voted Aye except Mrs. Thompson, who voted Nay. SITE PLAN - 1000 PENNSYLVANIA The City Manager recommended preliminary approval of the site plan submitted by Schnuck's Markets at the old Mercy High School site with the understanding that additional conditions resulting from a meeting with neighbors may be added later. City staff has reviewed the plan in detail with the applicant and a number of changes were made to satisfy City concerns. The applicant has submitted a detailed landscape plan since it is very important for visual protection of neighboring properties. The plan was also reviewed by State Highway Department officials and found to be acceptable from a traffic stand- point along Olive. Recommended conditions include all concrete curbing, additional plant material for