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Session 1673, Minutes July 29, 1996 Page 8 Mr. Lieberman moved approval with all conditions, and Mr. Schoomer seconded. Mr. Howard Neuman, 7810 Delmar, representing Agudas Israel, came forward. Mr. Wagner said about five years ago neighbors complained about noise behind this building, and a large fence was erected as a kind of screen. He asked if there have been recent complaints, and Mr. Neuman said there were none of which he was aware. Mr. Schoomer said problems at that time were landscaping, parking, and screening, and all were remedied. Mr. Munkel asked why this Orthodox synagogue was required to stripe the parking area. Mr. Ollendorff said other businesses are on the site. Director of Planning Al Goldman said members do not drive to the synagogue on the Sabbath, but there are activities at other times when they may drive and park. All voted Aye. SITE PLAN - 500-518 NORTH AND SOUTH The City Manager said the Planning Director has reviewed a site plan for construction of two four-story apartment buildings with 32 units on just under an acre of land adjacent to the University City-Clayton boundary. He said several variances or encroachments are needed which appear to be in order. Condi- tions attached are as follows: 1. The project shall be in general conformity within the drawings submitted as part of the application. 2. The permitted floor area ratio shall be limited to 1.80. 3. The bay windows and stair enclosure shall be permitted to project into the side yards as shown on the drawings. 4. A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval, and land- scaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. As many existing trees as possible shall be preserved and maintained. 5. The height and mass is approved as shown on the drawings. 6. The fencing is approved in the right of way setback as shown on the drawings. 7. The developer shall be permitted to build the project in two phases. This approval shall become null and void with respect to the second building unless a building permit is obtained for the second building within one year after the substantial completion of the first building. Mr. Ollendorffsaid this project is at the limits of density but is in keeping with the City's master plan, which encourages this type of high quality development. In addition, no subsidy has been requested. Mr. Wagner asked about parking. Mr. Ollendorffsaid there will be 48 enclosed parking spaces. Mr. Munkel asked about loading areas. Mr. Ollendorffsaid the City requires a loading area which would