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. . March 25, 1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 to install the landscaping required under the original use permit. The landscaping was installed as of 4:00 p.m. this evening. Mr. Hill verified that the landscaping had, in fact, been installed. Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman stated that the applicants wished to amend their Conditional Use Permit for a carry-out restaurant by changing Condition No.1 to allow barbecuing of meat on the premises and Condition No.9 to extend the hours of operation to 2 a.m., seven days per week. If the exhaust system meets the requirements of Condition No.6, the barbecuing of meat at the facility at Olive and Pennsylvania should not create a problem. Regarding the hours of operation, he does not believe it is in the community interest to extend hours to 2 a.m. on any day of the week. An isolated freestanding commercial facility of this type, operating during early morning hours appears to be an open invitation for robbery. He recommends the approval of the request to cook meat on-premises and rejection of the request for extension of hours. The Chairperson asked the members of the Commission if they had questions for Mr. Goldman about his staff recommendation or to the applicant. Ms. Ratner asked whether the air-filtration system is in operation now. Mr. Bell replied that it was. Ms. Ratner asked the staff whether there had been any formal complaints about the smell of the restaurant. Mr. Goldman and Mr. Hill responded that the only complaints about the smell were those stated in the petition presented by Monica Stewart at the February 26, 1992 meeting. Monica Stewart, 1066 Pennsylvania, stated that the odor is not constant, but you can tell when U-City BBQ is cooking. Mr. Bell replied that any odors neighbors smell probably come from the nearby pizza or chinese restaurants. Mr. Bell stated that he didn't understand why Mr. Goldman still recommended against the request for an increase in hours since the landscaping had been installed, as requested, prior to this meeting. Mr. Goldman stated that the increase in hours and the installation of landscaping are two totally separate issues. The Commission members stated that they would not consider Mr. Bell's request until all of the conditions of the original permit were met. Mr. Bell assured the Commission members that at least 3 - 4 employees would be present at all times during the late-night hours. Ms. Kreishman asked why the Bells thought business would increase 30% - 40% with the increase in hours. Mrs. Bell stated that they would have the business of customers who work late or are just getting off of a late-shift. Mr. Bell stated that it was customary for a barbecue restaurant in the black community to stay open late. Also the "night" crowd will be served. Mrs. Bell presented a petition, signed by customers in favor of the increase in hours. m-J-25.plc