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. . 8-24-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit amendment #276(A) to allow expansion of the synagogue into 8206 Delmar, 8202-06 Delmar Chairperson Marsh announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Agudas Israel Synagogue represented by Dave Steckler for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #276 in order to allow the synagogue to expand into 8206 Delmar. The Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. He 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 Chairperson called upon the applicant. Dave Steckler, treasurer for Agudas Israel Synagogue, 8202 Delmar, University City, MO 63124, gave an overview of the expansion plans submitted for the amendment. The main reasons for the expansion are: the need to not have to go through the multi-purpose room to see the Rabbi; the need for a larger secretary's office; and the need for more room for the children to play and read. The Chairperson called on Al Goldman, Director of Planning to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that this application proposes to expand the existing synagogue use by approximately 900 square feet. The application presents no major problems other than the lack of sufficient parking to meet zoning code requirements. There are a total of 37 on site parking spaces. At least 15 of these spaces must be allocated to the existing retail and medical office uses on the site, leaving 22 spaces for the use of the synagogue. The first floor space of the synagogue has increased from approximately 2250 square feet to 3150 square feet, an increase of 40 %; and the parking has increased from 14 spaces to 22 spaces, an increase of 57 % . On that basis if the parking is currently satisfactory, it should remain satisfactory with the expansion of the synagogue. While the parking for this existing structure can reasonably be expected to serve an orthodox synagogue whose members do not drive on the Sabbath; it will not be adequate for a church or a non-orthodox synagogue. It should be pointed out that the conditional use process deals with zoning code issues and the plans have not been reviewed for building code compliance. He recommends approval of the application to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 276 subject to the following conditions. I) The use shall be limited to space shown on the drawings submitted with the application as prepared by Peters, Koblenz, Kreishman Inc., Architects and dated 8-3-94, plus a connecting basement space as shown on the drawing prepared by Alvah M. Levine, P.C. and dated 8/10/89. Any enlargement or addition to these spaces must first be reviewed by the Plan Commission and approved by the City Council as a further amendment to this conditional use permit. 2) The exterior work on the front of the new m-8-24.plc