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Plan Commission Mi~es September 26, 1990 Page 2 . station at this Delmar location since 1928; however, the repair portion of the business, which had always been operated by an independent contractor, closed in 1982 due to the Company's inability to find a suitable operator. The Jordan family, which previously operated the service station on the southwest corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Clayton Road, is now willing to provide repair service at Sinclair on Delmar in University City. The Jordan station was closed after the property was acquired for the Galleria expansion project in Richmond Heights. Mr. Hea explained that the service bays still remained at Sinclair on Delmar but had been boarded up for the last few years. The siding has been removed recently from the four bay doors in anticipation of reopening the repair service. Sinclair planned no structural changes in the building. Mr. Hea stated that he had received the Planning Department staff report on the application. He reviewed and agreed to comply with all proposed conditions. He did question the need to extend the fence along Sinclair's rear property line to within twelve (12) feet of the Hanley right-of-way, but stated that Sinclair would complete the required work. The Chairperson called on the Zoning Administrator, Sarah Elwood, to review Planning staff's report on the application. Ms. Elwood stated that the City certainly encouraged the operation of a full automobile service station in this location because it would certainly contribute to the community welfare and convenience. Ms. Elwood reviewed the parking requirements for an automobile service use and reiterated Mr. Hea's statement that fourteen (14) parking spaces should be striped on the lot to meet the requirements for a business of this type and size. The refuse box should be located at the rear of the property away from public view. The fence along the rear property line should be extended to within twelve (12) feet of the curb line on Hanley Road in order to properly screen the automobile service use from the residential neighborhood to the north. Ms. Elwood also mentioned the need to upgrade the landscape areas and close the gaps in these areas which are due to not replacing lost plants. Also, the City should reiterate the stipulation in sinclair's lease with the Jordans that parking of wrecked, derelict, abandoned and/or unlicensed vehicles shall be prohibi ted. Further, overnight storage of motor vehicles should be limited to the parking area to the rear of the building. Chairperson Kreishman asked if Commission members had any questions for the applicant or Ms. Elwood. Mr. Kendall asked the applicant if the parking area would be resurfaced prior to the Jordan's commencing business on the site. Mr. Hea stated that Sinclair anticipates resurfacing the site after the tanks are replaced sometime wi thin the next year. The parking surface will be inspected prior to the Jordan's occupancy and required to meet minimum code standards for safety and maintenance. Mr. Marsh asked if any heavy motor work, body work or painting of vehicles would be done on the site. Mr. Jordan replied that only minor vehicle repair would be offered such as oil changes, other fluid and lubri- ~.