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. . October 25, 1995 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 hearing was scheduled on September 27, 1995. At that hearing the Plan Commission voted to continue the meeting until tonight at the applicant's request in order to submit revised plans. Vice Chairperson Solodar stated that the application from Shell Oil Co. clo Michael Tapp is for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit #253 to allow the owners of the premises located at 7449 Olive to add a drive-through cashier's facility to the existing filling station, car wash and food mart. Mr. Hill distributed to the Plan Commission members and to the applicant copies of letters concerning the application from: Becky and Charles Nathan, 7445 Melrose, University City, Missouri 63130 and M. Elizabeth and Theodore J. Slegesky, 7430 Melrose, University City, Missouri 63130. 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. Robert Polk, Jr., of Farnsworth Polk, Inc., 144 West Lockwood, St. Louis, Missouri 63119 stated that he was retained by Shell Oil Co. to represent them in this hearing. The firm is also retained as the engineers and surveyors for the project. Mr. Polk gave an overview of the revised plans for the drive-through cashier's facility. Mr. Polk reviewed a letter written by him to the commission dated October 18, 1995. Vice Chairperson Solodar called on Planning Director Al Goldman to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that the cashier safety issue has been resolved by the pull out drawer. He still feels that the visibility of customers is better for walk-up than for cars. The clerk could spot a minor trying to by cigarettes better that way. If the Plan Commission recommends approval for the application, the intercom system should be excluded. Vice Chairperson Solodar opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Linda Locke, 7340 Melrose, stated that she thinks the result of this new window would be increased traffic and more noise. Cynthia Egyed, 7437 Melrose, stated that the increased traffic makes her worry about childrens' safety. She is also concerned about increased noise from intercoms and speakers. Jerry Sugarman, 7426 Melrose, stated that his house is right behind the Shell station. He complained about the loud music currently generated by Shell's customers. This new use will only increase the length of time people are waiting in their cars with the music up loud. He opposes the application. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. m-l0-25.plc