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the St. Louis area, and have begun to develop service centers. He added that they operate entirely different from other vehicle service centers and there were essentially no fluids or typical dirty materials as they operate with a battery. He stated they had a small customer waiting area and fenced, secure parking area in the rear. He stated they typically would not store vehicles outside, but if outside, they would be covered and in the secure area. Questions/Comments from Plan Commission members and responses included: How many cars have been sold in the St. Louis region? Applicant: So far, 17. This market is viewed as one with potential growth. Where is the closest service center? Applicant: Chicago. Are you leasing the space? Applicant: Yes. A five-year lease. Are cars dropped off here also, or is it just for maintenance? Applicant: It is somewhat multi- functional. Service would be conducted, but customers could also have their new vehicle delivered here. Staff Comments Mr. Greatens stated the application was to expand scope of work to become vehicle repair facility, which requires Conditional Use Permit in the IC District. The applicant currently operates a vehicle service facility at this location. He stated that the proposed use would be compatible with surrounding uses and staff recommended approval with conditions in Attachment B of the Staff Report. Questions/Comments from Plan Commission members and responses included: Is this within the Olive Boulevard and I-170 planning area? Mr. Lai: Yes. Ms. Moran made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit application with conditions in Attachment B of the Staff report. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hollowell. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lai stated the application and recommendation would be forwarded to City Council for final review at the next available Council meeting. Public Comments There were no public comments. Update from Council Liaison Mayor Welsch stated that there would be a public meeting for discussion on the budget on April 15. She stated the official public hearing would be in May. She stated that City Council had approved the Conditional Use Permit application for the Loop Trolley as recommended by the Plan Commission. Mayor Welsch stated that the City had received a $300,000 grant for implementing the master plan at Millar Park and a $4,000 grant for planning at Lewis Park and that University City had received more funds for parks than any other community in the region, according to the Municipal Park Grant Commission. Mayor Welsch stated she was working on a holocaust remembrance event for April 10 at which a local holocaust survivor would speak. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. tm; E