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2 May 27, 1998 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 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; and d) is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood development plan (if applicable), and any other official planning and development policies of the City; and e) will provide off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in Article 7 of the Zoning Code. The Chairperson called upon the applicant. Chairperson Solodar called for the applicant, Mr. Saigh, to make his presentation. Mr. Saigh stated that his intention was to open a carry out soup restaurant. There would be no seating, except for a few seats out on the sidewalk. Various complimentary items, such as rolls, crackers, drinks, etc. would be sold as well. He also wishes to do some institutional soup sales in addition to his carry out business. The institutional sales would target schools, hospitals, restaurants, etc. He understands that institutional sales could not exceed 50% of the total sales of his operation. He said he sells one hundred varieties of soups. He will employ five employees. Chairperson Solodar read the list of conditions as provided in the submitted staff report. 1) Wholesale, non-retail and non-restaurant sales shall not exceed 50% of the gross receipts for the entire business. Records shall be maintained in a manner to reflect the differing sources of income. 2) The soup canning operation shall be terminated if the restaurant is closed or ceases to operate for any reason. 3) The outdoor seating area shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Chairs and tables shall not be stored outdoors during seasons when the area is not in use. 4) Signs on the premises shall conform in all respects with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. 5) The operator of the restaurant shall regularly police the site and the area adjacent to the restaurant to remove litter and debris. 6) Trash containers for patron use shall be available on the premises at all times. Adequate refuse disposal shall be provided by and for the business. The refuse containers and surroundings shall be maintained in a clean condition. 7) An exhaust system shall be installed and/or other means shall be taken to prevent any food preparations odors from being perceptible beyond the lot lines of the property on which the restaurant is located. The exhaust system shall be maintained in a clean condition by regularly scheduled cleaning of the system. Chairperson Solodar asked the applicant if the conditions were acceptable. The applicant replied that they were acceptable. Chairperson Solodar declared the public hearing opened. Mr. Al Kaufman, #14 Spoede Hills Drive, Creve Coeur, and is an employee of the Stern Fixture Company. They had been hired as the designers and engineers for Mr. Saigh’s soup restaurant. He said that in regards to condition #7, the local National Fire Code does not require an exhaust wpoffice\wpdata\m-5-27.plc