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February 28, 1996 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 A motion was made by Mr. Foxworth that since the proposed final plat contained the data and information outlined in §29 of the University City Municipal Code, the Plan Commission shall recommend approval of the Final Plat for the resubdivision of Lot 16 and 17 of the University Park Subdivision if a five foot wide maintenance easement on Lot 16 is added for the benefit of the owner of Lot 17 is added to the plat. The motion was seconded by Ms. Glassman and passed by a vote of 4 to 2. Mr. Foxworth, Ms. Glassman, Mr. Kahn and Mr. Solodar voted "aye"; Ms. Peniston and Mr. Smith voted "nay." Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit #329, church, 1226 North & South Chairperson Solodar announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the Divine Unity Church represented by Pastor Orlando L.Lewis. 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 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 Orlando L.Lewis, 1512 Nixon, Pagedale, Missouri 63133, gave an overview of his proposal to locate his church in the same commercial building as Waddell's Cleaners. He stated that the hours of operation for the church will not coincide with the business hours of the cleaners. Chairperson Solodar called on Planning Director Al Goldman to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated the applicant proposed to use a 1200 square foot space in an existing commercial building for church purposes. The application indicates that signing will consist of sign hung in the front window. The sign will contain only the church name and the schedule of services. The application also states that outdoor activities are planned. The scope and location of such activities is not indicated. Parking is adequate for the church and the adjoining business, but outdoor activities could significantly reduce the amount of available parking. Also the residents of the single family neighborhood on the east will be adversely effected if the outdoor activities are noisy or if they involve outdoor cooking. In all other respects the application appears to meet the standards for conditional use approval. He recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1) All activities shall take place inside the building and there shall be no outdoor activities at any time. 2) Signing shall be limited to a single sign hung in the west window. The sign shall not exceed 12 square feet in surface area. Chairperson Solodar opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Natalie and Edward Klamen, 1227 North & South stated they were concerned that the church parking might m-2-28.plc