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PLAN COMMISSION Minutes July 24, 1996 The Plan Commission convened for its regular meeting in the E.O.C. Room located in the basement at 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri on July 24, 1996. The meeting was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. At 7:40 p.m. Chairperson Solodar announced that a quorum was not present. Voting Members PresentVoting Members Absent A. John Solodar, ChairpersonCharles Foxworth John P. WalshMickey Peniston Susan GlassmanByron Price Erickson T. Smith Council Liaison Present: Lawrence Lieberman, Councilmember Staff Present: Al Goldman, Director of Planning A brief discussion was held and it was decided that those present would constitute to hear the testimony from those who were present for the scheduled public hearings and to continue the public hearings to a special meeting of the plan commission on Thursday July 25, 1996 at 4:45 p.m. Mr. Solodar announced that the plan commission members who are present will act as a committee to hear the comments from the applicants and any other persons who wished to speak. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit #333 to allow carry-out food sales with outdoor dining at Saleem's Market at 602 Westgate. Chairperson Solodar announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Mr. Salim Hanna of Saleem's Market for a conditional use permit to allow carry-out food sales with outdoor dining at Saleem's Market at 602 Westgate. He stated unless there was an objection from the applicant, the hearing would be opened to provide an opportunity for all persons in attendance to be heard. 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. Mr. Salim Hanna described the operation and emphasized that the outdoor tables are needed for the convenience of customers, will provide added visibility from Delmar, and will increase security for