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Session 1670, Minutes <br />June 24, 1996 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />There are no known minority/woman bidders. It was recommended that both the loader and breaker be <br />purchased from Gateway Bobcat for their low bid of $22,416.15. <br /> <br />Bridge Inspection Services (#8). Engineering firm Booker Associates has designed several bridges under <br />contract for University City, utilizing federal funds. To continue qualifying for such funds, the City must <br />engage engineers for bridge inspection such as on the Pennsylvania bridge project. It was recommended <br />that approval be given to a proposal from Booker Associates for engineering/inspection services during <br />construction not to exceed $13,000. The contract includes hourly rates for different levels of staff to <br />be assigned. The proposed contract must be submitted to State and Federal authorities for their review. <br /> <br />Mr. Wagner moved approval of the Consent Calendar. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which car- <br />ried unanimously. <br /> <br />7400 OLIVE - REVISED SITE PLAN <br /> <br />The City Manager said the site plan for 7400 Olive was revised to provide refuse collection, alleviate <br />concerns about cemetery access, and provide additional parking. A format for deed restrictions was sub- <br />mitted that meets the City Attorney's approval as to form, with included items yet to be finalized. <br />Methods of obtaining adequate proof to enforce the deed restriction on occupancy remain unclear. <br />Other conditions should include submission of an acceptable detailed landscape plan to include fencing, <br />tree preservation, and playground equipment; installation of concrete curbing at the edge of all paved <br />areas to include access ramps; and installation of sidewalk and trees on Olive. Approval may be given <br />if these conditions are agreed on by the applicant, and the major question answered--whether a density <br />of 32 apartments with up to 96 people is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the <br />district. This is the last remaining unanswered question in the way of site plan approval under Zoning <br />Code standards. <br /> <br />Mr. David Dempsey, 5780 Kingsbury Place, attorney representing developer Louis Aboussie, reviewed <br />the changes that were made in an effort to bring this development into compliance with City codes. He <br />was aware there was opposition from neighbors, but pointed out the site is zoned multi-family and that <br />Planning Director A1 Goldman recommended approval of the site plan since it meets all City ordinance <br />requirements. He said it will not be subsidized housing, and that he has worked closely with Mr. Oppen- <br />heim (representing Ohave Sholom Cemetery) to prepare revised proposed restrictions, an easement that <br />will improve accessibility to the cemetery, and a water line. Having a residential development there will <br />provide much better protection for the cemetery than a busy commercial use, he said, adding that the <br />property was more heavily used when it was a rabbinical college than it would be as a residential devel- <br />opment. He felt fears expressed at earlier meetings about apartment dwellers was misplaced, and that <br />they were no different than homeowners. <br /> <br />Ms. Linda Locke, 7340 Melrose, Musick Neighborhood Association president, said her group has been <br />discussing this project for about six months, and part of the problem is that the developer has not taken <br />neighbors' concerns seriously. Even though the property is zoned multi-family, neighbors feel such a <br /> <br /> <br />