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May 25, 2005 Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 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. Smith moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following condition: 1.A final detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Development for approval, in conjunction with a review by the City Forester. The landscape plan shall meet the requirements of Section 34-92.6 of the Zoning Code. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. Said landscaping plan shall be finalized prior to construction of the parking lot and shall be installed prior to use of the parking lot. It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to obtain those approvals in written form in a timely manner prior to construction. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ricci and passed by a vote of 6 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit, Auto Parts Store with increased site coverage, 6901 Olive The Chairperson announced that the public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Larry Quinn dba Advanced Auto Parts, 2937 Old Rochester Rd., Suite 1, Springfield, IL 62703 represented by Steven Kuper. The applicant requests that they be permitted to construct a 6881 square foot one- story retail building with increased site coverage at 6901 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. The applicant 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. Richard Dockett, 6844 Crest stated that he represents the Roth Grove Neighborhood Association located to the north of the subject property. He asked that the application be approved. No other members of the public wished to speak and the Public Hearing was closed. K:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-5-25-2005.plc.final.wpd