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Mrs. Rademacher stated that the food pantry is open five (5) days a week and is free. The retail <br /> shop is open five (5) days and on Saturday. Mrs.Glidewell asked if the Salvation Army is <br /> unique due to the next door location of the liquor store and Mrs.Rademacher answered yes. <br /> When asked how soon Catholic Charities would be open at this location Mr. DanHomann, <br /> Architect at BWC, stated after June 30. <br /> Mrs. Cross asked if Catholic Charities is o.k. with no drop off or outdoor storage. Mrs. <br /> Rademacher stated that there is a drive through where a bell can be rung and someone will help <br /> to bring items inside. Mr. Homann stated that there are storage areas for indoor storage and <br /> sorting of seasonal clothing. <br /> Mrs. Cross stated that some places have problems with bags left outside on a Sunday afternoon. <br /> Mrs. Rademacher stated that this has been a problem in the past but it was worked on and is no <br /> longer a problem. <br /> Mrs. Glidewell asked about signage and if it would be in keeping with the area. Mr.Homann <br /> stated that signage has not been determined yet. Ms. Miller stated that there is a label on the <br /> glass door. Mr. Bragg stated that if signage is not specified in the Conditional Use Permit then <br /> the signage allowed will be per O-1 in the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Miller stated that a permit <br /> would be necessary so staff would review a sign request. <br /> Mrs. Rademacher stated that she could attest to the stability of Catholic Charities in the <br /> community for 40 years. The location is changing due to growth. Mrs.Rademacher stated that <br /> the agency is well respected and strives to provide a variety of needed services with a <br />' professional appearance that speaks well of the staff and operation. She stated that she had <br /> received and forwarded letters of support from the neighbors. <br /> Mrs. Cross asked if this type of zoning required a Public Hearing. Ms. Miller stated that fl�e City <br /> Plan Commission meeting is a Public Hearing. At that meeting no one spoke against this <br /> request. The item will again be on the Plan Commission agenda for June 5, 2003. Ms. Miller <br /> stated that she had received calls but no one had appeared to speak against Catholic Charities. <br /> It was moved and seconded(Glidewell/Cross)to approve the Historic Neighborhood Use, <br /> 239-247 West Prairie Avenue,with the conditions as stipulated by staff. Saturday hours to be <br /> negotiated. Motion carried unanimously <br />