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January 28, 2004 Plan Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Ms. Arbogast moved for approval. The motion was second by Mr. Kreishman and passed by a vote of 4 to 2 with 4 voting “aye” and 2 voting “nay”. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit, Vehicle Repair Facility, 8314 Olive The Chairperson announced that the continuation of public hearing from December 10, 2003 was scheduled to hear an application from Brian Le and Tommy Le from 8314 Olive. The applicant requests that they be permitted to operate a vehicle repair facility (a vehicle accessory parts retail location with installation of car stereo, detailing and automotive repair). 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. Alvah Levine, Levine Associates, 8630 Delmar Blvd., represented the applicants and gave an overview of the proposal and asked that it be approved. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the Staff Report. The Chairperson asked for comments from the members of the Public. Tony Quartuccio of 8301 & 8318 Olive stated there were police problems at the property at 8314 Olive the day after the December 10, 2003 meeting and that they have been installing for 1.5 years. Ms. Ricci questioned what services are offered by Light Speed Performance. Mr. Le of 8314 Olive responded that they do detailing, body work, chrome, rims, and fenders. In addition, engine modification and upgrade performance import cars. If test driving in the neighborhood they would get ticket for that. They don’t have any speeding tickets. Ms. Ricci questioned does Light Speed test drive cars in the neighborhood. Mr. Le responded that they have asked customers to not test drive cars. Ms. Ricci questioned are the upgraded engines louder or more powerful. Mr. Le responded that they last longer and improve performance. They do not encourage drag racing and that they do not build race cars. Mr. Sharpe requested a report to Council from the Police. Ms. Ricci question is Light Speed dressing up of engines? Mr. Le responded yes they increase performance. Mr. Quartuccio, 8301 Olive, stated that Light Speed had 21 cars ran an ad and that they did not do anything until they were forced to do it. K:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-01-28-2004.final.plc.wpd