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. . 8-24-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit #320, carry-out restaurant, 8237 Olive Chairperson Marsh announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Tammy Pho for a Conditional Use Permit in order to allow the premises at 8237 Olive to be used as a carry-out restaurant. 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. Lee Mak, architect for Tammy Pho, 8328-R Olive, University City, MO 63132, gave an overview of the proposed restaurant. He presented two options for alternative parking plans. The Chairperson called on Al Goldman, Director of Planning to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that the complex is served by 13 off-street parking spaces (14 if the trash dumpster is relocated out of one of the parking stalls). This meets Zoning Code requirements if the entire building is used for retail use. Mr. Goldman does not agree with the applicant's parking analysis that three off-street parking spaces are enough for the carry out restaurant. In his judgement, during peak periods as many as six parking spaces will be needed. The proposed changes to the exterior of the building will improve the appearance of the corner. The applicant should be advised that the awning can not contain interior lighting or it will violate the sign code. The restaurant should be subject to all of the conditions that usually accompany the issuance of permits for such occupancies. If the plan commission makes a finding that the proposed use meets the standards for conditional use approval, he recommends that the following conditions be attached: 1) Signs must conform in all respects with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. 2) The operator of the restaurant shall regularly police the site and the area adjacent to the restaurant to remove litter and debris. 3) Trash containers for patron use shall be available on the premises at all times. 4) Adequate refuse disposal shall be provided by and for the business. 5) An exhaust system shall be installed and/or other means shall be taken to prevent any food preparation odors or cooking odors from being perceptible beyond the lot lines of the property on which the restaurant is located. 6) Hours of operation for the business shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7) Any container or facility for refuse shall be located behind the building on the premises and shall not be placed in any of the parking stalls that serve the building. Mr. Goldman prefers option I for the parking layout. The Chairperson opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Bill Wolfer, 1212 Grant, stated that he is concerned with the limited parking. He is also concerned m-8-24.plc