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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 3 January 25, 1989 3. The final plat shall provide documentation of a prohibition on vehicular access from all lots directly onto North and South Road. 4. A front yard building setback of at least twenty-five (25) feet shall be provided on all lots in the proposed subdivision. Mr. Washington seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0 with 1 abstention. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - THE ELLIOT AND WARREN RICH PARTNERSHIP, 8041 OLIVE BOULEVARD Chairman McCauley informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled a public hearing on an application for Conditional Use Permit #272 by the Elliot and Warren Rich Partnership in order to allow the property at 8041 Olive Boulevard to be used for automobile storage and repair in conjunction with a wholesale automotive detailing business. Chairman McCauley reviewed the criteria dictated by the Zoning Code which must be satisfied in order for the Plan Commission to recommend approval of the application. He explained that the Plan Commission's findings and recommendation on the application would be forwarded to the City Council for its consideration. Chairman McCauley called on the applicant to present information on the application. Mr. Elliot Rich was present to represent the partnership/applicant who would do business at the proposed location as Central Automobile Service, Inc. Mr. Rich explained that the company was one which installed air-conditioners, sun roofs, convertible tops and other restyling options primarily for new car dealers. The business was not one which offered transmission or typical "repair" work. Most work on any vehicle would be completed in one working day; however, the few vehicles which needed to be stored overnight would be so stored in the fenced and screened area west of the building. An alarm system would protect this outdoor storage area. The existing parking area in front of the building would be used during business hours for customers and employees. Chairman McCauley called for Mr. Goldman's recommendation on the application. Mr. Goldman stated that the applicant intends to move into the existing facility without making any changes to the building, fenCing or parking lot layout, but sees the possibility of future expansion of the existing fenced area on the west side of the building by extending the fence about 70 feet south of its present location. The application also indicates a second phase of development which includes the construction of a three-story warehouse and distribution building. Due to the location next to a bank and across the street from a major retailer, retail would be the preferred use of the site. However, the mid-block location and the large size of the building are limiting factors that make retail development difficult to achieve. The proposed automobile-oriented service use is appropriate on Olive Boulevard and will not only utilize a large existing building, but has a potential for generating a substantial building addition. The only reservation he had about the proposed use is its potential for contributing to the negative image of Olive Boulevard. This concern can be addressed by controlling the type of vehicle storage permitted on the open parking lot areas, appropriate maintenance of the building appearance and landscaping, and suitable identification signing. He recommended approval provided conditions are attached which will assure that the