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October 25, 2006 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 Ms. Borg moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the map amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smith and passed by a vote of 7 to 0 with all members voting “aye.” Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit, Dormitory, 1340 Partridge The Chairperson announced that a public hearing was scheduled to hear an application from Michael J. Fitzgerald, VP Children’s Services, Catholic Charities, 4532 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. The applicant requests that they be permitted to construct a dormitory addition to the building at 1340 Partridge. 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. Randy Moskopf, Architect, 7711 Bonhome Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105 also gave an overview. 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. Beverly Johnson, 7100 Willow Tree stated that she was opposed to the project because it would increase traffic on Partridge, will cause increased police calls, office workers will park on Partridge and that it will bring “undesirable people” who might cause crimes into the neighborhood. Mr. Moskopf stated that there will only be 10 more cars per day driving to the facility. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the design of the new parking lot layout will ensure that workers will park in the lot, not on Partridge. No other members of the public wished to speak and the public portion of the hearing was closed. After extensive questioning by Commission members, the Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission does support the conclusion that the proposed conditional use or amendment thereto: 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. Kreishman moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions: Q:\WPOFFICE\WPDATA\m-10-25-2006.plc.final.wpd