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~ Session 1562, Minutes January 27, 1992 Page 6 Mr. Ollendorff said the split vote reflected that this location has been a City eyesore for many years, arxl that previous operators ignored city laws that regulate this kirrl of operation. He said council should be fully satis- fied that the applicant has both the willingness arxl monetary ability to clean up the property arxl keep it that way. Mr. Adams, noting that similar operations sometimes have not done a good job keeping their premises clean or the nmnber of cars at an allowable level, ex- pressed COnceITl about the City's recourse if the operator refuses to comply with regulations. Responding to Mr. Price, Mr. Ollendorff said the City can get compliance, but with an unwilling operator it may take some time arxl involve court dates, arxl neighbors often get upset before the conditions are corrected. Mr. Harvey Feldman, 9660 Olive Blvd., attorney representing the operator, Mr. Feygelrnan, came forward. Mr. Feldman said his client would comply with all conditions, arxl certainly understood that. this site at the east entrance of University city was a sensitive location. Mr. Feldman felt it was not quite fair to transfer negative feelings concerning the previous operation to the new operator, arxl he assured council that Mr. Feygelrnan will keep the site clean. He said the area behirrl the building will be enclosed in some way to discourage nighttime Parking, arxl all automotive work will be done indoors, with no derelict vehicles on premises. Mr. Feygelrnan, 16408 Audubon Village Drive, Grover, came forward arxl said a store selling liquor is next to his business, arxl he often finds liquor bottles arxl other debris on the premises, which he cleans up every day. In response to Mr. Ollendorff, Mr. Feygelrnan said any cars kept overnight will always be kept inside the building. Mrs. Schuman pointed out the May 1st deadline on several of the conditions, arxl said she will insist strenuously that the work be finished by then. Mr. Schoomer said the store selling liquor was in st. IDuis, but would be re- ceptive to complaints either to the excise commissioner or the aldennan in that ward. Also, the SPecial Benefit Tax District Board of Directors dis- cussed this matter, arxl there seemed to be consensus that Mr. Feygelrnan was conducting this operation better than the previous operator. Mrs. Schuman said she agreed with the Plan Corrnnission member who felt this use was not compatible with other retail business in the loop, however, the site has held this type of business for many years. She emphasized that the operation will be watched carefully arxl all conditions strictly enforced. Mr. Price moved approval with all conditions, but adding another condition-- that the site be policed daily to remove trash, rubbish arxl debris. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion, which carried unanim:>usly. SITE PIAN - 6315 MAPIE AVENUE '!he city Manager reconunended approval of the site plan proPosed by wince> Re-