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. . January 25, 1995 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 amendment to read as recommended by the City Staff. Mr. Kahn stated that he agrees with Ms. Ratner and will vote the same way. Mr. Safe stated that the University City Sign Code is one of the most restrictive he has been exposed to. He does not feel that the applicant or any other tenant of that space should be required to adhere to higher standards than the rest of the City. Therefore, he will vote for the amendment as proposed by the City Staff. Ms. Dunbar asked if each business would be permitted to put up their own separate signs. Mr. Goldman replied that they would only if they met the restrictions of the Sign Code. The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission supports the conclusion that the proposed conditional use amendment: 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. Mr. Kahn moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment subject to the following condition: 1. All signs on the premises shall conform in all respects with provisions of the sign regulations contained in the University City Zoning Code. The motion was seconded by Ms. Peniston and passed by a vote of 6 to 0, with all members voting "aye." Text Amendment to 34-36.4 to create a conditional use in the "RC" - Retail Commercial District of "Parking Garages and Parking Structures" Mr. Goldman stated that the recent bond issue included funds for developing additional off-street parking in the Loop business district. As the City Staff and Administration began to look at the various possibilities, they became aware that the "RC" - Retail Commercial Zoning District regulations have no specific provisions for allowing a parking lot or parking structure as a principal use. Accordingly he suggests that the Plan Commission recommend to the City Council that Section 34-36.4 of the Zoning Code be amended by adding the following as a conditional use: 12. Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use, provided the use does not include the storage of wrecked, damaged or inoperable vehicles. m-1-2S.plc