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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 February 22, 1989 Chairman McCauley called for Mr. Goldman's report and recommendation on the application. Mr. Goldman reiterated that the Plan Commission was reviewing this application because the "GC"-General Commercial district regulations required the issuance of a conditional use permit before operation of a carry-out restaurant was permitted, even in an existing building or portion thereof. He continued by explaining that while the plan submitted with the application was not wholly accurate, the most important issue with respect to the application is assurance of adequate parking for the restaurant in relation to the other business tenants in the Jeffrey Plaza. Mr. Goldman was reasonably assured of adequate parking, even during peak hours, for the restaurant's use at the eastern end of the site. Little detail had been provided in order for the staff and the Commission to determine the exterior appearance of the store; however, Mr. Goldman saw no reason to not recommend approval of the application. Chairman McCauley called on the applicant and his associates to respond to questions by Commission members. Mr. Marsh asked what plans the applicant had for exterior signage. Mr. Hutkin replied that the applicant and he had agreed on an illuminated, open-letter sign of a size and style that conformed with the University City Sign Code as well as with the sign criteria Hutkin had developed for the plaza. Mr. Hutkin also explained that he would discourage sign clutter in the window of the storefront and had already conferred with the applicant on this point. Hutkin Development was convinced that the appealing, lighted interior of Little Caesars would project a positive image. Mr. Rice verified that there were no plans for a drive-through window at the proposed location and also asked about the potential need for a condition or assurance from the applicant that the area be patrolled to prevent litter from the cups and boxes from the business. Mr. Dailey replied that there should be only a small potential for litter; less than 10 percent of the pizza is sold by the slice and less than one percent of sales is from cups of soda. Mr. Goldman concurred that the potential litter problem from this particular business would be small. Mr. Wagner asked if there would be anyon-premise dining. Mr. Rybowicz indicated the possibility of a small stand-up dining counter in the restaurant. Ms. Kreishman asked about the projected hours of operation. Mr. Rybowicz stated that the hours would be consistent with the Jeffrey Plaza's hours, probably 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on weekdays and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on weekends. After this discussion, Mr. Safe moved that the application for Conditional Use Permit #273 be approved. Mr. Kendall seconded the motion. Mr. Rice suggested that the motion include the following condition: 1. The operator shall regularly police the site and the area adjacent to the restaurant to remove any litter generated by the business. As this condition was acceptable to those proposing the motion, after further discussion, the motion, including the one condition, passed by a vote of 7-0. REVIEW OF PLANS FOR DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #266A. Mr. Mark Conner, one of the developers of the Hanley Junior High School site, informed members that the Planning Department staff had requested a Plan