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. . April 22,1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 The motion was seconded by Mr. Safe and passed by a vote of 6 - O. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE AMENDMENT #156A - RESTAURANT EXPANSION. 6847 OLIVE Chairperson Kreishman informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the public hearing on an application from William Simmons for Amendment of Conditional Use Permit #156A for 6847 Olive in order to expand the use of his carry-out restaurant to include on-premise dining. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and called for testimony from the applicant. Mr. William Simmons who runs the Sea Haven Restaurant stated that he has been open at that location for 15 years and wishes to expand his operation into the vacant unit next door in order to allow on premise dining. 42 seats will be added. He has also made arrangements to have the parking lot expanded but will need approximately six months to raise the funds to do that. Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman explained that the adequacy of off-street parking is the major concern with this application. A minimum of 11 off-street parking spaces are required for the dining area and at least an additional 5 spaces for the pick-up counter for a total of 16 parking spaces. A minimum of an additional 15 spaces is required for the balance of the shopping strip if the space remains retail. If the proposed parking lot is built, parking should be reasonably adequate. No landscape information has been submitted, nor are refuse storage boxes shown on the site plan. He stated that the City has received no complaints regarding cooking odors from the present establishment and the proposed hours of operation with a 9 p.m. closing time are acceptable. He recommends approval of the permit with the conditions stated in his written staff recommendation. Mr. Kendall asked what the current hours of operation are. Mr. Simmons replied that they are currently open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at night but they will be changing that. Mr. Kendall suggested that the hours should remain the same. The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. No comments from the public were made. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Kreishman stated that she wants the new parking lot to have a 10' buffer strip on the east and north sides that abut residential properties. However, that would require a reduction in the amount of parking offered to 27 spaces. Ms. Ratner moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Off-street parking for not less than 27 automobiles shall be provided. A ten foot transitional yard, buffer strip shall be installed between the north and east sides of the m-4-22.plc