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Mr. Halpert requested a motion regarding Conditional Use Permit application P100034. Mr. Halpert added that the sign issue has been resolved and if Walgreens wants a 24-hour operation, he is in favor of allowing that option. Regarding the property line issue, Mr. Halpert stated it should be up to the property owners how to proceed and they should choose one of the three options previously discussed. Ms. Riganti pointed out that the landscape buffer and options discussed were not one of the staff conditions but were a recommendation in the text of the staff report. Ms. Greening asked if it should be a condition. Mr. Greatens stated while it was not a condition, it could be noted as such. Ms. Greening asked if the “substantial change” language should be left in. Ms. Riganti stated that the Zoning Code addressed what is considered a substantial change and what is considered a minor change. Mr. Kraft asked for clarification regarding the curb cut onto Delmar and if it is not to be addressed by Plan Commission but will be addressed by St. Louis County and the Traffic Commission. Mr. Kraft asked how important the curb cut was. Mr. Evans stated that for Walgreens, the curb cuts are important. Mr. Dabler added that the curb cut onto Delmar is important for safety and for fire and ambulance access. It makes sense for that access point to be in place. Ms. Greening moved to approve Conditional Use Permit application P100034 for drive-through facilities with the conditions set forth in Attachment A of the staff report with the following changes: allow for 24-hour operation, change the sign height allowed to 8 feet, and the developer is allowed to choose the following three options regarding the landscape easement shown on the site plan; eliminate the landscape easement and parking spaces as necessary to maintain the 8 foot landscape buffer, provide the landscape easement as shown on the site plan, or purchase the land shown in the proposed landscape easement. Mr. Lai stated that the condition pertaining to hours of operation will be removed. Mr. Senturia stated that he would prefer just the pharmacy be open 24 hours, not the entire store. However, Mr. Senturia stated he did not wish to amend the motion to reflect that. He also stated he is concerned with traffic and that the traffic study had not been completed prior to the proposal coming before the Plan Commission. He added that traffic backup on Delcrest needs to be evaluated. Mr. Senturia requested that the motion be amended to add a note that the Traffic Commission evaluate potential traffic backup on Delcrest. Mr. Lai stated that Angelica Gutierrez is here and is the Public Works Department liaison to the Traffic Commission and can take the Plan Commission’s concerns to the Traffic Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Carr. The motion carried. tm;E