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July 19, 2000 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 7 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. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the July 13, 2000 Staff Report. Mubeen Mahmood, applicant, gave an overview of the changes in the canopy plan and stated that he would like to open for the following hours: between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and to those between 6 a.m. and 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Chairperson Glassman opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Elizabeth Proost, 7481 Washington stated that she was satisfied with the new canopy design, she agreed with the proposed hours of operation and that she hoped that the gas deliveries would not occur prior to 6:00 a.m. Carol Rossel, 7407 Teasdale stated that she is against the proposal, approves the canopy design, is opposed to the proposed hours of operation, asked that the business be closed on Sunday, wants assurance that conditions will be enforced and that special attention is given to litter and noise control. Daniel Dugan, 7439 Washington stated that the hours of operation are too long, does not want vending outdoor machines, is concerned about litter and noise control and is concerned with enforcement of the conditional use permit. James Marsh, 7461 Teasdale stated that he is concerned with traffic and noise. Susan Harper, 7457 Teasdale stated that the building is too big for the lot, she is concerned with traffic on Hanley backing up to Teasdale and that there is no need for a convenience store at this location. Maureen Swihart, 7420 Teasdale stated she agrees with Susan Harper and is opposed to the application because it is located within a residential neighborhood and will cause excessive traffic and noise. Mubeen Mahmood responded that he does not want to be closed on Sunday, does not want outdoor vending machines, traffic will not be a problem, the height of the canopy will be 22 feet and it will be a greenish-grey color. Ms. Rossel stated that the majority of the people are opposed to the application and she is concerned with the parking lot layout. Christopher Tau, 7439 Washington stated that he is concerned with the lighting of the store. Mr. Dugan stated that he is concerned with landscaping K:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-7-19-2000.plc.wpd