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Plan Commission M~tes August 22, 1990 Page 2 . canopy or erect a wood fence. The Chairperson called on Al Goldman, Director of Planning to present the Planning staff Report on the application. Mr. Goldman stated that Planning staff recommends approval of the application subject to certain standard conditions regarding sign conformance, landscaping, and screening of the trash facilities. Mr. Goldman also explained that the Clark's current use of the property for an automobile filling station is a lawful, conforming use; the installation of new tanks, pumps and the canopy now requires review of a Conditional Use Permit. Sarah Elwood, Zoning Administrator, distributed to members a photograph of a similarly updated Clark station and explained that the signage shown in the photo would be similar to that which Clark would use at its University City location. Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Peek what the height of the proposed canopy would be. Mr. Peek replied that the canopy would be 17' in height from the ground to the top of the canopy, and it would have a 13.5' clearance. Mr. Safe asked if a portion of the paved area would remain behind the fence. Mr. Peek reviewed the paving plan and explained that a small portion of the paved area would be behind the relocated fence. Mr. Kendall then moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the application for Conditional Use Permit #285 subject to the following conditions: 1. All signs on the premises shall conform to the University City Sign Code. 2. All fencing, new or existing, shall match. The use of a single neutral color for the slats, say a dark brown, would allow the slats to complement the canopy and not compete with it. 3. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for his review and approval. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. 4. The refuse box shall be screened, preferably with landscaping. Mr. Foxworth seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked if any members of the public wished to comment or ask questions on the application. Mr. Jerry Gold, owner of 8327-33 Olive Boulevard, asked if the grade of the lot would be altered by resurfacing. Mr. Peek replied that the lot would be regraded and that a proper pitch would be maintained from the property toward Olive. The lot would be completely resurfaced with asphalt, but the area under the canopy would be paved with concrete. Mr. Peek briefly reviewed for Mr. Gold the improvements Clark Oil proposed. As there were no other comments, Ms. Kreishman closed the public hearing. There being no further discussion, she called for a vote on Mr. Kendall's