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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 February 24, 1988 Mr. Rice asked if there were existing sidewalks along each of the three streets bordering the site. Mr. Yahl responded that there were sidewalks currently along Vernon Avenue and Skinker Boulevard, but that no sidewalk currently existed along Cabanne Avenue. Mr. Rice pointed out that in contrast to the site plan submitted to Plan Commission members, sidewalks abutted the curbs along Vernon and Skinker; he assumed that the architect proposed landscaping behind the sidewalks and not between the sidewalks and the street. Mr. Yahl indicated that Mr. Rice was correct. Ms. Kreishman asked if it was appropriate for Commission members to consider detailed site design issues even though they were, at this hearing, only considering the appropriateness of a motor vehicle repair use on the site. Mr. McCauley and Mr. Goldman stated that if Plan Commission members had specific site recommendations, they should suggest them to the City Council in their recommendation on the Conditional Use. Mr. Safe asked about the status of the remaining L-shaped parcel to the west of the retail site abutting the park. Mr. Cody stated that the applicant would either sod or seed that area for grass; there was also an existing chain link fence between the properties. Mr. Safe stated that the lack of an appropriate buffer between the commercial site and the City park was an issue of concern; he also suggested that a sidewalk be constructed on the Cabanne Avenue side of the property in order to facilitate pedestrian access and eliminate conflict with vehicular traffic. Chairman McCauley asked which gasoline company would be operating on the site. Mr. Cody explained that the applicant had contracted with the Quick-Heat Service Corporation which has access to many different oil company operators such as Fina and Sunoco. After further discussion, a motion was made by Ms. Kreishman, seconded by Mr. Washington and passed by a vote of 7-0 that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for a Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. The developer of the property shall install a pedestrian sidewalk along Cabanne Avenue. 2. A fence or screening barrier shall be erected between the playground property and the commercial site. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for his review and approval and landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. 4. No vehicles shall be parked or stored on the site overnight which are unlicensed, wrecked or in a state of major disrepair. 5. The owner/operator shall regularly police the site to remove litter and debris. 6. The Site Plan for the entire development shall conform in all respects with the requirements of the Zoning Code. Chairman McCauley indicated to the applicant that the Plan Commission recommendation would be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration at the March 7, 1988, meeting.