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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 2 August 23, 1989 Chairman McCauley asked if the applicant had any comments on the staff recommendations for conditions of approval. Ms. Simon replied that she would like to address two of the conditions. She stated that she was concerned with the possible conflict between Condition #3 and '4 and suggested that the fourth condition be changed to read "Except as authorized under Condition #3, all business, service, storage and display shall be conducted within the building." Ms. Simon then directed the Commission's attention to the first condition which would require a landscaped strip approximately 10' wide along the Hanley Road frontage. She stated that the applicant would prefer to reduce the landscaped area so that it will extend from the south property line to a point that is in line with the rear of the building, with its width reduced to five or six feet. She explained that the reduction in length would allow better visibility of the building and would permit more parking. She went on to explain that the five to six feet width would provide sufficient space for plant material that could adequately screen the parking behind the building. Mr. Marsh suggested maintaining the landscaping along Hanley with tall planting on the southern portion of the landscaped area and a lower height planting for the balance of the area. Mr. Safe indicated a desire to maintain the landscape strip as recommended in the staff memorandum. Ms. Kreishman asked Mr. Poirier if he could answer two questions. She asked if Mr. Poirier was primarily interested in more parking or in providing a better view of the building. She also asked if he had contacted the County Department of Highways and Traffic regarding the driveway changes. Mr. Poirier answered that he intends to make the building attractive and wants the public to have a good view of the building and he does like the idea of having his property well-landscaped. He also stated that he has not had detailed conversations with the County highway staff. Mr. Rice asked the applicant to explain the extent of new paving and al80 asked him to describe the type of landscaping he intends to use. Mr. Poirier answered that he intends to patch the paving initially and do a full paving job next year. He also explained his general landscaping concept consists of tall screen planting to conceal the rear parking area and a low hedge around the front portions of the lot. Chairman McCauley outlined the Zoning Code criteria for reviewing a Conditional Use Application and declared the public hearing on this application open. Ms. Katy Lundvall of 7531 Delmar Boulevard spoke in support of the application and commended the owners for the improvements they have made to the building since they have taken over the property. She also said that she does not think the northward extension of the planting is desirable because it will not be consistent with the landscaping treatment on the other three corners at the Hanley-Delmar intersection. Mr. Howard Kipling of 7512 Gannon stated that he was in support of the application, but was concerned about the possibility of noise generated by the operation. No other members of the public asked to be recognized and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Safe asked for more information about the proposed steel railing on the west side of the property. Mr. Jerry Breakstone, architect for the project, responded stating that the railing would be a 24" to 30" high guardrail and it was possible that a curb would be installed as well as the railing.