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. . 9-28-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 7 The Chairperson asked for public comments. Frankie Spear, 953 Swarthmore, stated she is opposed to having this use in a residential area. The drive is not wide enough to accommodate the buses which are already causing damage to the pavement in the area. Janet Bosely, 961 Swarthmore, asked what time the buses will be running. Mr. Cayce replied that the earliest bus will leave at 6:45 a.m. and the last bus will get back at around 5:00 p.m. Preston Bosely, 961 Swarthmore, asked if the buses will be repaired at the site. Mr. Cayce replied that the buses will still be serviced at the site on Kingsland. If a bus broke down at the Brittany Woods site it would have to be towed to the Kingsland site. Theresa Alsup, 936 Gay Avenue, stated the use would change the residential climate of the neighborhood, will enhance the possibility of vandalism and will lessen the appeal of the golf course. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak. Ms. Ratner asked what landscaping is required for this use. Mr. Goldman stated that since this does not abut residential property no transitional yards are required. However, appropriate screening could be required as a condition. Ms. Ratner asked when the school district proposes to open the Early Learning Center. Mr. Cayce replied that the building is scheduled for opening in September of 1995. Therefore, they would have to move the buses off the current site by November of this year in order to start construction. Mr. Solodar moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of the text amendment as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ms. Peniston and passed by a vote of 5 to 2, with Ms. Ratner, Mr. Kahn, Mr. Solodar, Ms. Peniston and Mr. Safe voting "aye" and Mr. Marsh and Mr. Foxworth voting "nay." Mr. Marsh informed the applicants that the application for text amendment would proceed to the City Council. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit #322, Outdoor Parking Facility in "PA" - Public Activity District, 8125 Groby Chairperson Marsh announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the School District of University City represented by Roger Cayce, Executive Director of Buildings, Maintenance and Security and David Winslow, Plant Manager for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the premises at 8125 Groby to be used as an outdoor parking facility for school buses. 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 m-9-28.plc