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Session 1318, Minutes Page 5 November 8, 1982 ments were not met. In addition, the ordinance stated that no occupancy permit would be issued until all conditions were complied with. Mrs. Metcalfe moved preliminary approval, based on complete compliance with Ordi- nance No. 5190. Mrs. Thompson seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman pointed out that the staff had recommended withholding approval until all repairs were completed, and he noted the Council could not deny approval of the condominium conversion once repairs were made satisfactorily. He asked the Council to vote negatively on the motion so that the applicant could proceed to make re- pairs and then return for approval. Mr. Adams also urged the Council to vote against the motion, stating that the appli- cant would not be denied the right to subdivide his property once he had complied with ordinance requirements. Mr. Adams wished to be certain the apartment resi- dents received official notification of the conversion proposal, and also that the required work was done satisfactorily. Mr. Levy agreed with Mr. Lieberman and Mr. Adams. Mrs. Metcalfe and Mrs. Thompson withdrew their motions. Mr. Levy then moved that the application be tabled, pending completion of satisfac- tory repairs. Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SITE PLAN - 1217 NORTH AND SOUTH ROAD The City Manager said an application was received from Mr. Earnest Allen, operator of Allen's Washer and Dryer Service, for site plan review for a new building at 1217 North and South Road. Mr. Ollendorff said approval could not be recommended since one of the primary purposes of site plan review was to ensure compatibility with the City's master plan, and the area in question was slated for future redevelopment aimed at obtaining the best possible use of land. He said the continued utilization of small parcels for varying types of uses was not only detrimental to the area but would make future assembly of adequate sized parcels for redevelopment more difficult. However, he added that no specific plan has yet been developed and it was unlikely that such a plan would be developed in the near future. Therefore, the Council may determine that it was unreasonable to withhold approval for this proposal. Should approval be granted, it was recommended that conditions include landscaping and in- stallation of a sidewalk, as well as depositing sufficient funds in escrow to assure completion of parking and driveway pavement following completion of MSD construction currently taking place on this property, Mr. Keith Cracraft, 7441 Kingsbury, attorney for the applicant, asked to address the Council. He said Allen's, which is presently located at 7579 Olive, sells and ser- vices washers and dryers, and has been in University City for ten years. He noted that the present location was inadequate in both size and accessibility. There was discussion about the drawbacks of Allen's present location and the advan- tages of the site on which the new facility would be located, which was already owned by Mr. Allen. Mr. Cracraft described the plans for the site, including the landscap- ing and parking area.