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Session 1708, Minutes October 13, 1997 against this development. They do not oppose it because they do not want to see progress in University City - they do want progress. He believes the problem is a development plan that does not look ahead to the future. An updated plan needs to be developed for this area that clearly addresses the needs of the adjacent residences. He feels for the Manco Builders because of the numerous changes and expense that they have had to make to get this project through, and he apologizes, but he and the other Donne residents live there. Lynn Wakefield, 514 Donne, presented a petition which supported the comments that most of the people on Donne are not is support of this project. Many of the residents on Donne, look out onto either bricks or wood, when they look out their north and south windows. She does not want to lose looking at wood to look at more bricks in her backyard, if this project goes up. This project will substantially alter her quality of life and that of her neighbors. This project, if approved, will set a precedent, because no other developer coming into North and South will be satisfied with less. (At this time, 8:38 p.m., Mr. Ware left the meeting.) Mr. Lieberman moved to remove this item from the table. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Wagner commented that although the developer seems to be making progress in certain areas of his plan, in response to good suggestions made by Council, the City Manager and the Planning Director, other beneficial modifications and plan definitions remain incomplete and vague. The developer continues to say that they are striving to meet the letter of the zoning code, but he sees little sensitivity to the impact on the neighborhood, particularly on Donne Avenue. In view of the progress starting to be made, but not complete, Mr. Wagner moves to table this item until such time that everyone involved can be comfortable with this project and its impact on our adjacent neighborhoods. The motion to table died for a lack of a second. Mr. Schoomer said that this was a plan that was in accordance with the zoning code and the City comprehensive plan which meets the requirements of the law. is appropriate and was what was envisioned for this area when the last comprehensive plan was made. It Mr. Schoomer moved to approve the site with the twenty (not twenty-five) foot setback and with the other conditions as stated by the City Manager. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion.