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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 8 August 26, 1987 Site Plan. Mr. Goldman stated that Mr. Wald's initial plan had included enclosure of the entire Market property for year-round use; however, some of the produce vendors wish to remain in outdoor stalls for lower rents. A portion of the Market needs to be enclosed to accomodate the required plumbing and electrical facilities in order for the County Health Department to approve carry-out restaurant uses. Some vendors have requested enclosed spaces for better refrigeration facilities. Mr. Adams indicated that once a portion of the Market was enclosed, it did not preclude further enclosure of the Market at a future date. Mr. Rice expressed his concern over the proposed enclosure of the Market. He felt that the Market was originally intended as a temporary measure for use of vacant land; he further stated his belief that the Market, either enclosed or unenclosed, was not compatible with the Loop's Retail Commercial zoning. He stated that both the proposed structure and the current structure do not match the height and mass of the surrounding commercial buildings. Mr. Ollendorff agreed with Mr. Rice; he stated, however, that given the development problems with the particular site and past efforts to market the vacant tracts along Delmar, no viable, permanent retail development plans have been submitted to the City. He stated that the City does favor large retail buildings, for which there does not seem to be a market, given the size and development opportunities of this particular site. Mr. Wald stated that he had received input from many citizens and vendors who want some type of market on the site; he believes that the Market brought many people to the area from which other retail developments benefit. Mr. Wald further explained that eight stalls or eight hundred (800) square feet of proposed carry-out restaurant space does not necessarily mean that there would be eight restaurants in the enclosed building. Some restaurants may want to rent more than one space; and indoor spaces are also available for vendors. Ms. Kreishman asked how large the enclosed portion of the proposed Market would be. Mr. Wald responded that the enclosed building would be 3,500 square feet and that 800 square feet of this could be used for carry-out restaurant space, if approved. Mr. Rice asked about plans for seating within the enclosed area or the open area east- of the Market. Mr. Wald stated that he may provide some outdoor furniture, but that the property east of the Market building would be owned by the City. Ms. Schuman stated that the open area to the east could become a problem with late night congregation and might be a concern of the businesses to the east. She suggested that portable tables and chairs should not be left outside to encourage these problems. Mr. Ollendorff stated that the City would be responsible for planting areas and any permanent seating areas on the eastern portion of the site. Ms. Kreishman asked about the proposed hours of operation of the Market. Mr. Wald stated that some restaurant uses may not be open past the dinner hour, but some uses, such as an ice cream parlor, may wish to be open later in the evening. After further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Marsh that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for a Conditional Use Permit for carry-out restaurant usage at 6655 Delmar subject to the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation shall be limited to those between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. 2. Total space devoted to the preparation, storage and sales related to carry-out restaurant uses exclusive of patron seating areas shall not exceed 800 square feet of floor area.