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Session 1808 April 23, 2001 Martin King, 7330 Northmoor, stated that he is also in support of the setback proposal. doe Erker, 7315 Northmoor, stated that he is also in support of the setback proposal. He believes Phase 1 and Phase 2 should both be moved up 3 feet for continuity. Martha Kuhn, 7310 Northmoor, agrees with the setback proposal and urges Council to take seriously their concerns. Ado Hasselbring, 6812 Grayside Ridge Ct., owns 7318Forsyth, the property in between the two developments. He says that U. City had put him in an extreme disadvantage, because he was not notified of Phase 1. He learned about when a sign went up two doors down from him. This will be affecting him tremendously and he has just learned about this and has had no input in it at all. Phase 1 looks awful. He can't see how this is going to assist the value of his property. Paul Berry, 2 St. Alfred Rd, Olivette, is the architect for the developer. Mr. Berry gave an overview of the assistance and communication that has occurred between the developers, himself and the neighbors. Responding to Mr. Ollendorff, Mr. Berry stated that they are satisfied with the structure as proposed, because it does meet the City's code requirement. They are willing to submit this amendment to the Board of Adjustment for the setback variance, per the neighbors wishes. Mr. Ollendorff said that the fee for the application will be waived. Mr. OIlendorff also cautioned Mr. Berry to make sure that the developers keep the project and development areas clean and mowed. Responding to Mr. Lieberman's several questions, Berry stated that the construction for Phase 1should begin the first of June. Depending on sales of units in the first building, will determine the Phase 2 construction. The value of the structure will be around $3 - $4 million. Mark Mehlman, developer for the project, responding to Mr. Lieberman, stated that their acquisition and construction loans are in place and they are moving ahead with Phase 1. Mr. Mehlman said that they would do a better job with the cleanliness and upkeep on the project site. Phase 2 should start going up around September, if all goes as planned. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Berry said that they are proposing to pave the alley 208 feet, which is the first parcel to the east and then 160 lineal feet which is property line of this parcel. Responding to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Ollendorff said that if Mr. Schoomer's motion is approved, the Council is agreeing to abide by the outcome of the Board of Adjustment's 9