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August 23, 2000 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the August 17, 2000 memo. Mr. Smith moved that the Plan Commission approve the final plat for the resubdivision / condominiums at 7832-34 Delmar. The motion was seconded by Mr. Credit and passed by a vote of 6 to 0, with all members voting “aye.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Amendment #358, Drive-through Restaurant, 7380 Olive Chairperson Glassman announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from the White Castle System, Inc. represented by David Sansoucie, 3199 Rverport Tech Center The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit in order to allow a Dr., St. Louis, MO 63043. drive-through restaurant at 7380 Olive. 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. Sansoucie gave an overview of the proposal. He asked that the application be approved. He stated that White Castle will accept all of the proposed conditions except the condition restricting the hours of operation. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the August 17, 2000 Staff Memo. Chairperson Glassman opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Bill Humpher, representing St. Louis Teacher’s Credit Union, 7350 Olive, stated that his organization supports the proposal and is happy to see that the building will not remain vacant. George Hale, White Castle Inc., 1111 Macklind, St. Louis, MO 63110 stated that it is White Castle’s policy to be open 24 hours per day. Ted Slegesky, 7430 Melrose, stated that he lives in the Musick neighborhood north of Olive stated that they are concerned with: early or late hour trash pickup, lighting spilling over onto residential property, trash cans near exits, shrubs and trees being placed in the rear transitional yard and that the neighborhood is opposed to the 24 hours of operation. Richard Keeling, 7353 Melrose, stated that he is the president of the Musick Neighborhood Association and that he agrees with Mr. Slegesky’s comments. Gloria Bibbins, K:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-8-23-2000.plc.wpd