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i f Session 1317, Minutes Page 3 October 25, 1982 I Responding to Mrs. Metcalfe, Mr. Ross said his St. Louis store closed at 7:30 p.m. and the University City store closed at 11:30 p.m. He said the St. Louis store was in a very tough neighborhood. Mrs. Metcalfe said that as far as she was concerned, the main issue was that of staying open so late, pointing out that large grocery stores that sell beer close relatively early. Mr. Adams recalled that the Council. had, in fact, denied liquor licenses to large operations. He asked Mr. Ross if he had considered closing earlier. Mr. Ross said many people get off work at 11:00 p.m. and have said they would patronize his store if he was open at that hour. Mrs. Metcalfe said the Council lacked some information, namely the petition just discussed, and thought perhaps the matter should be postponed again. She emphasized there was no question about the character of Mr. Ross, but said the Council must consider whether or not it was desirable to have late-night places which sold pack- age liquor (and to consider what problems may be created by this activity), and that although the area was zoned GC (General Commercial), it was adjacent to a residen- tial area where late-night activity generated by the sale of beer may intrude on the neighborhood. The issue of a proliferation of liquor licenses in a particular area also must be considered. Mr. Schoomer said he also would appreciate an opportunity to inspect the petition, and he moved postponement. Mrs. Metcalfe seconded the motion, which carried unani- mously. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The City Manager said a public hearing was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- sider comments concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code which would allow buildings in a "PA" Public Activity district to be used for business, professional, medical or institutional offices subject to a conditional use permit approved by the City Council. The objective of the amendment was to obtain a high level of con- trol over such uses when and if the Plan Commission and City Council approve a spe- cific proposal. The alternative to the amendment would be to rezone any properties being considered for such use, giving the Council much less control over future uses of the property. The amendment was unanimously recommended by the Plan Commission and supported by the Planning staff. Mayor Mooney opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Mr. John F. O'Leary, 6950 Washington, asked to address the Council. He said that a building which would be affected by the proposed change was in his subdivision, and as trustee, he was trying to ascertain what powers were available to the sub- division in regard to this matter: He was concerned that too many groups might oc- cupy this building, adding to already-existing traffic problems. Mrs. Metcalfe said the procedure was that an applicant would go before the Plan Commission, which would review tha application and hold a public hearing. If they approve, the application would then come before the Council for their review. The Council may attach whatever conditions or restrictions it felt were necessary to the approval. She noted that Mr. O'Leary had raised the question of whether or not Council approval of a conditional use permit would apply only to the building or to