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December 22, 2004 Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 Hearing: Resubdivision, 501 Jackson The Chairperson Pro Tem announced that a hearing was scheduled concerning an application from Miracle Design/Build, Inc. c/o Mrs. Jane Kaplan, 501 N. Jackson, University City, MO 63130 to subdivide the lot at 501 Jackson into two lots. The Chairperson Pro Tem noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing resubdivision applications. Eric Schmidt, Attorney, 168 N. Meramec, #400, Clayton, MO 63105, represented the applicant and gave an overview of the application and asked that it be approved. Mr. Hill gave the staff recommendation that the application be approved per the Staff Report. The Chairperson Pro Tem asked for comments from members of the public. Sandra Lovus, 7425 Teasdale; Karen LiPuma, 539 Jackson; Brigitta Toth, 7416 Washington; and Dan and Stella Wolf, 7398 Bedford all spoke against the proposal. James Holtzman, 1207 Dubois Ct., St. Louis, MO 63122 stated that buildings they propose will be masonry. Richard Essman 1039 Corporate Square Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132, the real estate developer spoke in favor of the proposal. No other members of the public wished to speak and the hearing was closed. Mr. Smith moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the resubdivision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marentette and passed by a vote of 3 to 1 with Mr. Smith, Mr. Marentette and Ms. Ricci voting “aye” and Ms. Borg voting “nay.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit, Restaurant, 6662 Delmar The Chairperson Pro Tem announced that the public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Linhardt Inc. dba Cold Stone Creamery, 1624 Kingsford Drive, Florissant, MO 63031. The applicant requests that they be permitted to operate an ice cream restaurant on the ground floor along Delmar in the “CC” - Core Commercial District at 6662 Delmar, Unit B. The Chairperson Pro Tem noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Chairperson Pro Tem 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. Ron Powell, 2023 Graystone Dr., St. Charles, MO 63303, represented the applicant 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. m-12-22-2004 plc final (2).doc