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. . 9-28-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 until the revised site plan is approved." It was added through clerical error. Council Member Schoo mer stated that legislation has been drafted at the City Council level to vacate approximately 5' to 6' of the right-of-way along the front of the building in order to allow Washington University to build the proposed raised platform, stairs, planters and lighting along the sidewalk. The Chairperson opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Chris Carlyle, 7355 Lindell, stated that her apartment backs up to the rear parking lot of the new building. She is concerned about diesel fumes, restaurant smells and vehicle exhaust emanating into her living area. Lisa Rhodes, 7355 Lindell, Apt. 205, stated that agreed with the previous comment and hoped that vehicles could be prevented from parking below the apartment building's windows. Robert Fischel, 7320 Lindell, stated that he is concerned about trash and debris in the parking lot. He suggests that the applicants be required to have trash receptacles in the parking lot. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Ms. Ratner stated that she lives a block south of the new building. The traffic is very congested during peak driving hours. Having four restaurants concentrated in that building will increase that congestion. There is an abundance of illegal parking occurring in that area. Mr. Schoomer stated that the Traffic Commission will be made aware of the problems in that area. Ms. Ratner stated that the closing time of the restaurant should be earlier. The other restaurants should also have been further restricted. Since all of the units have been approved for restaurants, she is also concerned that one large restaurant could be opened in that building in the future. Ms. Ratner suggested that this conditional use permit be limited to this specific unit. Mr. Goldman pointed out that only three of the four units in the new building are restaurants. The fourth unit is a hair salon that actually separates two of the restaurants. Mr. Safe asked for clarification on the sidewalk issue. Mr. Goldman explained that the plans for the building showed proposed construction on the sidewalk that included a raised platform, stairs, planters and lighting. Since that area is in the public right-of-way, the Planning Department does not have the authority to approve it. Therefore, the matter had been forwarded to the Public Works Department and the City Council for their review. Mr. Safe asked Mr. Kitsis if patrons would enter the restaurant through a rear access. Mr. Kitsis stated that the public entrance will only be from Forsyth. Mr. Solodar asked if the parking spaces for the building were delineated from the rest of the m-9-28.p1c