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. . August 25, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 3. No fencing shall be required along the north and west property line, transitional yards shall be as shown on the submitted plan except a minimum of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided along the north property line. 4. Accessory structures on the site shall be removed. 5. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for any occupancy that takes place prior to the full completion of the parking lot. The motion was seconded by Ms. Peniston and passed by a vote of 7 - O. Application for Conditional Use Permit #312 - Access road serving commercial development Chairperson Marsh informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled a public hearing on an application from Schnuck Markets, Inc. represented by Gordon Lyons, Vice President of Supermarket Development for a Conditional Use Permit to permit an access road from approximately 8550 Delmar, serving a commercial development to the south of University City. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits. He specifically stated that the Plan Commission considers whether the use: a) complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code; b) at the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; c) will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; d) complies with the overall neighborhood development plan and existing zoning district provisions; and e) will provide, if applicable, off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in the Zoning Code. The Chairperson called upon the applicant. Mr. Gordon Lyons of 11420 Lackland, St. Louis, MO 63146, explained his application for an access road to the Ladue Crossing Schnucks. He gave a history of the use of the access road. He stated that safety is Schnuck's primary concern in this situation. He introduced Bill Bunte of Crawford, Bunte, Brammeier Traffic and Transportation Engineers. Mr. Bunte outlined the traffic report dated August 19, 1993. Chairperson Marsh asked Mr. Goldman to review the Staff Report. Mr. Goldman stated that the staff was unable to get a formal review from the City Engineer due to receiving the study at such a late date. A cursory review of the report indicates that little or no consideration was given to the closeness of the right turn cut-off lane from the north-bound I-170 off ramp or to the proximity of the signalized intersection to the west at McKnight. With all of these traffic movements within 100 to 150 feet of the access road it would seem appropriate to study the geometrics, the sight-lines and the traffic counts for each of the critical traffic movements. There are concerns about noise from the increased traffic and the appropriateness of such traffic next to an apartment building; but the most significant concern is the threat to pedestrian and traffic safety. Absent data on pedestrian and traffic safety the City Council used their best m-8-25.plc