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. . 5-25-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit amendment #270(A) for total redevelopment of the carry-out / drive-through restaurant site, 7290 Olive Vice Chairperson Ratner announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Ted Hall representing Checkers c/o Ken Ryan for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #270 for total redevelopment of the carry-out / drive-through restaurant site at 7290 Olive. The Vice Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits. She specifically stated that the Plan Commission must consider 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 Vice Chairperson called upon the applicant. Ted Hall, architect, 1737 Sun Drop Dr., St. Charles, MO 63303, representing Checkers c/o Ken Ryan, stated that this Checkers operation currently has three stores in the St. Louis area: Lindell and Vandeventer, Hampton, south of Highway 40, and Delmar and Kingshighway. This site will include the standard building design with a double drive-through and outdoor seating area. Mr. Hall submitted several photographs detailing existing operations. There will be landscaping and sprinklers. The first issue is the recommendation of a 16 car stacking area. He believes that the figure is excessive because they will have five waiting spaces, eight for the second window and if full there is an additional seven spaces. The flood plain issue should not hinder the project because the size of the building is so small that it would not have much impact. They could not develop the site with the building where Dubbles is located. The last big issue is the necessity of having the neon strips outlining architectural features of the building. They feel that it is important to maintain the corporate image and the style of the building. Ken Ryan, 4101 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108, owner and partner in the operation stated that he and T. J. Singer the other owner/partner will work with the City in every way possible. Mr. Ryan gave several examples of working with neighborhoods and municipalities in the past. He stated that they are adamant on keeping the neon though. Mr. Hill stated that there is an ordinance which specifically prohibits outlining architectural features of a building with strips or strings of lights. Mr. Ryan replied that he would apply for a variance before the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Hill asked if it would mean the end of the deal if such a variance was not granted. Mr. Ryan replied that it would. The Vice Chairperson called on Al Goldman, Director of Planning to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that Mr. Ted Hall an architect representing Checkers Restaurants, has filed an application to further amend Conditional Use Permit No. 270(A) to authorize the total m-5-25.plc