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April 28, 1999 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Ms. Peniston moved that the Plan Commission approve the final plat for the Carlton Manor Condominiums. The motion was seconded by Mr. Self and passed by a vote of 7 to 0, with all members voting “aye.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Amendment #350, Conveneince Store, 900 Purdue Chairperson Solodar announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Terry Haney, 4545 Laclede, #218, St. Louis, MO 63108. The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit in order to operate a convenience store. The Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Chairperson specifically stated that the Plan Commission must consider whether the use: a) Complies with all applicable provisions of the University City 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) 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 University City Zoning Code. Mr. Haney gave an overview and asked that the application be approved. He also stated that he would agree to the conditions as set forth in the staff recommendation. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per his April 22, 1999 memo. Chairperson Solodar opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Ethel Meriam, 7257 Amherst stated she was concerned about litter. Randy McGee, owner of 7283 Dartmouth, residence 501 Purdue, stated that he is opposed to the proposal per a letter he submitted and is part of the packets sent to members. Mary Fox, 7316 Cornell, stated that she is concerned with parking and safety for children in the area. Dave Dilley, 7206 Stanford, stated he is concerned for the health and safety of the children in the area. Amy Kavoto, 904 Purdue, stated she is concerned with parking issues. Mike Dieger, stated that he is the subdivision trustee for University Park #2, and that they are concerned with cigarette sales and are opposed. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Mr. Price stated that he would vote against the amendment because of the store’s close proximity to residential uses. The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission does not support the conclusion that the proposed conditional use amendment: a) Complies with all wpoffice\wpdata\m-4-28.plc