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Plan Commission Mtlttes March 27, 1991 Page 4 . Signs should conform in all respects with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. Ms. Elwood reiterated importance of the changes in the parking configuration on the west side of the lot as well as those for design of the drive-through lane itself. Ms. Elwood also reviewed such issues as the location of loading and trash facilities, landscaping, and preventing excessive volume of the speaker which customers use for ordering. With respect to landscaping issues, landscaping on the site is sparse and outdated. Planning staff had made specific suggestions regarding expanding and upgrading the landscaping. This included the lawn area on the Olive Boulevard shoulder within the right-of-way which is muddy and sparse. Ms. Elwood noted that the property is located in the Olive Boulevard Central Tax Increment Financing District. Mary Fahey, Executive Director of the City's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission has informed staff that TIF funds could be available for right-of-way improvements should the property owner wish to participate in making the necessary improvements. Other businesses on this block have expressed interest in improving the shoulder in front of their property; participation by Long John Silver's could create an improved and uniform look for this block of Olive Boulevard. Mr. Brush reiterated his company's willingness to comply with all suggested conditions. The Chairperson asked if members had any questions of the applicant or staff. Mr. Marsh asked if the hours of operation would change with the addition of drive-through service. Mr. Brush responded that the restaurant hours would not change; the latest closing time on weekends was 11 p.m. Mr. Marsh also asked why such a circuitous route had been planned through the site to accommodate the drive-through. Mr. Brush replied that the area for drive-through service had to be on the west side of the building in order to match with the existing floor plan and kitchen service area. Both Mr. Goldman and Mr. Price recognized this plan as a reasonable one. Mr. Price asked Ms. Elwood why the standard condition regarding patrol of the site for litter control had not been included in the staff recommendation. Ms. Elwood stated that the omission had been an oversight. Mr. Goldman noted that proposed Conditions 2 and 4 had been met by the revised plan. The steel posts located on the curb were now not necessary. Mr. Brush agreed. Mr. Goldman suggested that the parallel parking spaces be marked with 19' lengths and be separated by a marked 4' void area in order to provide additional area for vehicle maneuvering. Chairperson Kreishman declared the public hearing open on this application and asked if anyone present had any comments or questions regarding the application. Mr. Don Culberson of 7368 Melrose Avenue, informed the Commission that Long John Silver's had been a good neighbor and was happy to hear that its hours of operation would not be extended. He was also pleased that the volume of the speaker was adjustable and would be monitored. He asked if the vehicular traff ic in the dr i ve-through lane would conflict with pedestrian traffic walking from the front of the site. Mr. Brush understood this issue and replied that the Plan