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. . October 25, 1995 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 The Vice Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Vice 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 Vice Chairperson called upon the applicant. Rev. Samuel Earl, 8333 Fullerton stated that George Everding, Architect, 4462 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108 will be representing the Abundant Life Ministry Complex at this hearing. Mr. Everding gave an overview of the revised plans for the sanctuary addition which will accommodate an occupancy of 1322 people with the addition of a balcony. Mr. Everding reviewed the revised parking plan with a total of 331 spaces. Mr. Everding also reviewed a letter to Mr. Goldman dated October 25, 1995 that details the revisions. Vice Chairperson Solodar called on Planning Director Al Goldman to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that in his memo dated October 19, 1995 he had previously recommended denial of the revised plans. However, the newly revised plans submitted to him today comply with the parking requirements of the zoning code. Mr. Goldman recommends approval of the application subject to all of the conditions of the original permit and the following: 10) Balcony seating shall be limited to 360 seats and main floor sanctuary seating exclusive of choir and pulpit area shall be limited to 802 seats. The pew layout shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review and approval. No fixed seating shall be installed other than as approved by the Director of Planning under this provision. 11) No portable seating shall be placed in the aisles or cross aisles at any time and no persons shall be permitted to sit in the aisles or on the stairs. 12) Parking shall be in accordance with the plan dated 10/25/95. Vice Chairperson Solodar opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. No members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Rev. Earl stated that the new conditions are acceptable. 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 subject to the following conditions: m-l0-25.plc