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. . June 24, 1992 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #306 - CARRY-OUT RESTAURANT/BAKERY. 8148 OLIVE Chairperson Kreishman informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the public hearing on an application from Li Hang Chen d.b.a. Wei Hong Bakery for Conditional Use Permit #306 for 8148 Olive in order to run a carry-out restaurant/bakery. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and called for testimony from the applicant. Mr. Li Hang Chen, 259 West 24th, Chicago, Illinois 60616, stated that he would like to run a bakery that also serves roast duck and roast pork for carry-out. Mr. Edwin Chiu, owner of the building in question, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Chairperson Kreishman asked Mr. Hill to report on the staff review. Mr. Hill read the memorandum submitted by Al Goldman, Director of Planning, which states that the proposal meets all Zoning Code standards, except that no information was submitted regarding refuse containers. The Planning Staff recommends approval with the conditions as stated in the memorandum. Mr. Kendall asked what the proposed hours of operation would be. Mr. Chiu stated that the applicant would stay open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mr. Safe stated that he would like the permit to state from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to allow the applicant some leeway. Mr. Kendall and Ms. Kreishman inquired about the ventilation system. Mr. Hill stated that the system would be inspected by the commercial and mechanical/electrical inspectors and the ventilation system would have to meet the requirements of any conditions in the conditional use permit prior to approval. Mr. Safe asked whether the applicant was running a similar bakery in Chicago. Mr. Chiu replied that applicant was running a bakery there, but did not own that business. Mr. Safe asked if the applicant would be running the bakery in University City full time. The applicant stated that he would. Mr. Marsh asked whether Mr. Chiu would be involved in the operation of the restaurant/bakery. Mr. Chiu stated that he would not be involved, except as owner of the building. The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. No comments from the public were made. The public hearing was closed. Ms. Kreishman asked Mr. Hill if the Planning Staff was satisfied with the current parking and landscaping on the property. Mr. Hill replied that the development has previously been reviewed by the Planning Staff but he would re-check the adequacy of parking and landscaping with the Director of Planning prior to the application's consideration by City Council. m-6-24.plc