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. . PLAN COMMISSION Minutes February 22, 1995 The Plan Commission held its regular meeting in the E.O.C. room located in the basement at City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri on February 22, 1995. The meeting commenced at 7:30 p.m. with Chairperson Ratner presiding. V oting Members Present Andrea Ratner, Chairperson Stephen P. Marsh Thomas E. Kahn Mickey Peniston V oting Members Absent A. John Solodar, Vice Chairperson Carl Safe Charles Foxworth Council Member Present: Paul Schoomer, Council Liaison Staff Present: Al Goldman, Director of Planning; Frank B. Hill, Zoning Administrator Approval of Minutes Chairperson Ratner stated that the Commission would now consider approval of the minutes from the January 25, 1995 meeting. Ms. Peniston moved for approval of the January 25, 1995 minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kahn and passed by a vote of 4 to 0 with all members voting "aye." Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Application #325, Church, 7547 Olive Chairperson Ratner announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the Living Word Church represented by Pastor Donald C. Femmer for a conditional use permit to allow the premises located at 7547 Olive to be used as a church. The Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Chairperson 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. Pastor Donald C. Femmer, 2750 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 stated that he and his associate Ralph Posley were here representing the Living Word Church to ask that they be granted a special use permit to use the premises located at 7547 Olive for services and bible studies. His congregation currently has 60 to 70 members. They will be good neighbors and citizens of the community. Mr. Posleyagreed. Chairperson Ratner called on Planning Director AI Goldman to provide the staff report. Mr.