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Session 1106~ I~nutes June 23, 1975 Page 2 space, and counseling rooms; the second floor will be dormitory rooms (for not more than six boys) - indoor recreational facilities, living quarters for ~o professional members and eating facilities; the third floor will be utilized the same way for girl residents. The maximum number of people occupying the premises at any one time would be 16. As to safeguards for the community in this project, Iir. Schechter said there will be no less than four professional staff members at all times; there will be live-in professional staff people, one family on each floor; there is a strict set of rules %~ich must be adhered to at all times; the Service has always been a good neighbor to the people %~ere it is now located in Olivette and he said there is no reason to believe they would not continue to be a good neighbor. Yhe Olivette operation will be closed. ~. Schechter expressed the view that the program that is proposed will be an asset and benefit to the community, and the geographic location at 6816 Uashington is ideal for the purpose. ~. Joe Palazzola, Director of YES, gave a summary of the background. The organization opened its doors in 1968. The idea for this service was initial- ly conceived by a group of Junior High S~ool students who were concerned that traditional agencies were not respondin~ to the needs of youth. The United Fund support was begun in 1972. ~. Palazzola and ~. Schechter answered questions posed by members of the Council. ~. Schechter said they have a contract to purchase the six-family apartment building and the contract will be closed before the end of the month, lie said that every effort will be made as needed to relocate the present tenants. As for an outside sign, i{r. Schechter said he doesn't be- lieve that a sign of the size presently in use at their Olivette location would be necessary, i[r. Palazzola introduced lIr. Paul l~upferberg, architect, who described the type of sign that they plan to use which would be in accord- ance with City requirements. I[r. Palazzola explained resources which have been developed and facilities which are provided if a young person doesn't wish to return home. He said that in 1972, 25Z of the young people were University City residents, and last year, the figure was 14~ (of University City youngsters). Schechter read a list of the names of trustees and Board members. ~%e following persons were heard in opposition: ~. Gary Nelling 6816 ~shington Mrs. Beulah H. Chambers 6823 Kingsbury I~{r. Eugene Schweig 6900 I,~ashington !~s.. Carol Shapiro 6816 l~shington Mrs. Bernadine Gremling I-~. Franklin Fick 6816 Uashington 6911 Washington Primary reasons for the opposition were: this would be an inappropriate land and zoning use; would interrupt normal living activities; permanent residents are being displaced; will change the general tenor of the nei~bor- hood; the sign identifying the building will not enhance the area; will