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September 23, 2009 Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 Use Permit due to current economic challenges faced with operating a multi-family building in the area. Questions/comments from the Plan Commission and the responses from the applicant included: 1.Would the music school become a non-profit? No 2.Has the applicant attempted to sell the building to Washington University? No, the applicant wants to retain ownership of the building. 3.How would the clients be sought/school advertised? Through the music union and other resources. 4.Would some units remain residential? Yes 5.Include Sunday as a day of operation Ms. Riganti provided the staff report and asked that it be approved. Mr. Halpert motioned that the conditional use permit be approved with the following conditions: 1.The hours of operation shall be limited to those between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 2.The facility shall be operated so that noise complies with the University City Noise Ordinance (Section 9.08.240.2). Playing Radios, Etc. The playing of any radio, phonograph or other musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume as to tend to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence; provided, that any such noise that can be distinctly heard at a distance of more than one hundred (100) feet from its source shall be deemed excessive. 3.No recitals shall occur on the premises. 4.No drum lessons shall be conducted after 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. 5.No music or other camps shall occur on the premises. 6.All music school related activity must be operated entirely within the principal building. 7.The exterior appearance of the building shall not be altered in any manner to cause the premises to differ from its residential character. 8.No outdoor storage of materials is permitted. Signage shall be restricted to one wall or window sign not to exceed four (4) square feet. 9. The motion was seconded by Ms. Felton and passed by a voice vote. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Application – 6655 Washington Avenue The Chairperson announced that a hearing was scheduled for a conditional use application for 6643 Washington Avenue to permit a private school (music school) in the HR-High Density Residential District. The Chairperson noted the Commission’s procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and amendments to them. The Chairperson 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