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. .UlcS - Plan Conuniasioo, A\J&Ust 28, 1991 2. Parking lot screening shall be installed per UCZC Section 34-50.3(e) by December 1, 1992. 3. Parking lot shall have perimeter wheel bumpers per UCZC Section 34-50.3(d). The motion was seconded by Mr. Foxworth and passed by a vote of 5 - 0, with one abstention. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE #301 - CARRY-OUT RESTAURANT. 7350-52 FORSYTH Ms. Ratner announced that she would not participate in the discussion and would abstain from the voting. Chairperson Kreishman informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the public hearing on an application from Hennemeyer Co. representing Imo's Pizza for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a carry-out restaurant at 7350-52 Forsyth. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and called for testimony from the applicant. Charles Hennemeyer, the applicant introduced Donald K. Anderson, attorney for the Hennemeyer Company. Mr. Anderson explained that the 2,050 square foot use would be for an Imo's Pizza Parlor for take-out and delivery service only. Mr. Anderson explained that there will be five (5) parking spaces provided in front of the building towards Forsyth. He stated that more parking spaces will be provided. The store will generate approximately $45,000.00 in sales tax revenue its first year and $60,000.00 in the second and third year. There is a bar facility across the street, the Famous and Barr lot, a Firestone facility and many other businesses in the area. According to Mr. Anderson, nobody has voiced an objection to the use. Mr. Anderson presented the following exhibits: Applicant's Exhibit 1, a site diagram depicting that one would not have to back out into traffic on Forsyth Avenue. The alternative is to back onto the sidewalk and then maneuver the car into a forward position for exit onto the street. Applicant's Exhibit 2, a letter from Ms. Ellen Roth, dated August 28, 1991, stating that she is currently in negotiations with Charles Hennemeyer for six parking spaces on land adjacent to the proposed location of Imo's Pizza. Applicant's Exhibit 3, Small Business Analysis - Imo's Pizza Parlors (Interview with Marge Imo). Mr. Anderson then pointed out that the Imo's Pizza at Olive and McKnight has no off street parking. Mr. Anderson explained that there would be a state of the art exhaust system with a charcoal hood extending up three stories which will dissipate any odors into the atmosphere. There are 54 Imo's Pizza Parlors in the St. Louis, Springfield and Florida areas. Mr. Anderson explained that the dumpster facilities will be compatible with the surrounding apartment uses. Mr. Anderson closed by stating that the use will add to the overall betterment of the community, they will be serving an area that is not currently being served, they will be investing $250,000.00 in constructing the carry-out restaurant and they will be enhancing a currently vacant facility. 4