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Session 1638, Mir~tes Page 3 April 10, 1995 SITE PIAN - 6600 E~SEOOND FLOOR Mr. Schoc~er left the Council chamber. The City Manager said a site plan to a__a~ a 15 foot deck in front of a second floor vintac3e clothing store was sn/hnitted by Hip Thrift, Inc. He rec~,..~end- ed approval, but with the following conditions: 1. The deck shall not exterd more than 10 feet frc~ the faoe of the building. 2. Adequate lighting shall be pz~i__,~___ to illuminate the area below the deck. 3. No mex=hand~se shall be displayed or sold on the deck at any time. 4. Signs on the pzmmdses shall conform in all respects with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. 5. If the deck is used for restaurant or coffee house use, a separate site plan review application shall be filed and sha31 include details of land- scaping the railing area with flowering material in pots or boxes. One of the applicants, Mr. Jeffrey HocJmm~, 8011 Orlando, and architect Diane Curran (the Lawrence Group) came forward. Mr. Hochman introduced Steve Kan- terman, his partner, and said each has had retail experience, and they wish to open a clothing, acoessory, and gift store selling recycled and recyclable items. They feel it is important to have an attractive 15 foot deck that will allow enough seating to make it economically viable, as it can only op- erate about six months a year. It would also be used as a way of attracting ~ to visit the second floor. He displayed drawings showing how the deck w~uld look, noting the flooring is glass block that allc~s light to go Res~mndin~ to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Hochnan said store access will be up a circular stairway to the deck, which has a door into the store. Respo~ to F~. Ollendorff, Ms. Curran thought construction time would be less than three months. Mr. Adams asked if there was a way of co~_cting the deck without install- Lug sidewalk colu~ls. Ms. Curran said the interior floor system would have to be torn up and steel beams installed, resulting in prohibitive oosts. Mrs. Schuman had thought the deck would have only a few t~_bles serving about 20; with service for 44, it seems to be more of a restaurant, which brings up the problems with parking that already exist in the Loop. Mr. Hochman said mostly soft dri]~ks, coffee, etc. would be served on the deck. Mayor Majerus said she loved the store concept but adamantly opposed building posts into the sidewalk because it creates obstacles for pedestrians. Mr. Hodlman said the po~ts would be on the owner's property, and five feet fur- ther beck than a similar setback at Blueberry Hill and Cicero's. MS. Curran said the three proposed concrete col~,~-~ could be reduced in size by usin~ steel pipe columns. Mr. Hochman said the deck would be high enough (13'2") to give a light and airy feel. Mrs. Schuman asked if they had explored other locations. Mr. Hochm~ said