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Session 1318, Minutes Page 4 November 8, 1982 abatement for the building at 6900 Delmar Boulevard (former Greek Orthodox Church). He said a public hearing was a necessary step under state law before tax abatement can be considered by the Council. Following the hearing, an ordinance can be in- troduced for action at the first meeting in December. The details of the plan it- self will be discussed at the prior hearing (above item) on the conditional use per- mit. Mr. Ollendorff also recommended that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to discuss potential tax abatement with the developers. He said it was important that the developer understand the City's financial condition, as well as for the City to obtain more details on the financing of the proposed redevelopment. He pointed out that the Council had indicated in the past that tax abatement would be granted only in exceptional cases where an overwhelming public interest was demon- strated which could not be met by any alternative form of assistance. Mr. Lieberman moved that a public hearing be scheduled as noted in the first para- graph. Mrs. Metcalfe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION - 8301 DELMAR BOULEVARD The City Manager said an application for conversion of a four-unit apartment build- ing at 8301 Delmar Boulevard to condominiums has been reviewed by the staff. Mr. Ollendorff recommended that approval be withheld until all repairs were satisfac- torily completed with workmanship of high quality. An alternative recommendation would be for the Council to approve the application subject to repairs being ac- complished to the satisfaction of the City staff. Mr. Mitchell Kirschner, owner and also tenant of 8301 Delmar, asked to address the Council. He requested that the Council approve the conversion conditionally, based on Mr. Ollendorff's alternative suggestion. Mr. Adams pointed out that according to Mr. Goldman's memorandum, a requirement of the ordinance had not been met, specifically that tenants of the building had not been notified of the proposed conversion. Mr. Kirschner said he had not formally notified them (although he felt they were aware of his intention) because he first wished to be assured that the Council would allow the conversion. Mr. Adams said it was necessary to give tenants a ninety-day notice, whether or not the Council eventually approved the conversion. Responding to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Kirschner said there were three tenants in the building in addition to his wife and himself. Mr. Levy pointed out that the Council might want the same assurances from Mr. Kirsch- ner that he intended to do all the repairs which were needed. He said once the repairs were completed satisfactorily, the Council would not be likely to withhold approval. Mr. Kirschner said he had another concern, which was that no other stipulations would enter into the final approval once all the issues were dealt with. He said approval on a conditional basis would eliminate that possibility. There was brief discussion concerning the pros and cons of Council approval condi- tional on satisfactory completion of necessary work and repairs. Mr. Goldman point- ed out that the condominium documents must be signed by the City Clerk prior to be- ing recorded with the Recorder of Deeds, and that would be withheld if all require