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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 7 January 27, 1988 of the building on the site and allowed for increased property line and right-of-way setbacks. Mr. Sweeney did state, however, that the economics of the proposal did not allow the building to be reduced to two floors as had been suggested by the Planning Director. The developers did not wish to reduce the amount of parking for the sole purpose of placing the entire parking area behind the building line. Mr. Kelley also stated that no financial proforma had been prepared, but Sheehan Investment Company was committed to financing the project. He elaborated that a similar building under construction at the KenricK Seminary site in Webster Groves had 12 unit presales and promised to be a successful project. Chairman McCauley called on Mr. Goldman to respond to the presentation and site changes. Mr. Goldman stated that the building had been shifted to the south and east to improve the depth of the rear yard and the side yard north of the proposed parking lot. He stated, however, that patio walls, balconies and areas for mechanical equipment would still project over some building and setback lines. He stated that the given density of the project did not seem excessive although the issue remained that this particular building was originally designed for a more spacious site with deeper setbacks. The issue before the Plan Commission was a proposal to rezone the five properties to facilitate the building as proposed. Chairman McCauley asked Mr. Sweeney and his associates to respond to questions by Plan Commission members. Mr. Marsh stated that he would abstain from the vote on the application because he has had previous business dealings with Kelley Properties, Inc. Ms. Kreishman asked Mike Jewel, project engineer, how tall the building would be from grade to peak of the roof. Mr. Jewel responded that from grade 580, the building measured 61 feet in height, with floor heights of 11'4". Mr. McCauley asked the reasoning behind the extention of the roof beyond the third floor. Gary Allis, Vice President of Kelley Construction, responded that there was no living space or space needed for mechanical equipment under the roof; the building had been designed by the architect with this roof height. Ms. Kreishman asked Mr. Jewel if there was any topographic information available or an indication of proposed, finished grades. Mr. Jewel stated that the proposed first floor grade would be approximately 580, but that this grade could be reduced while still maintaining a sloped yard with a retaining wall on the north side of the property. Mr. Goldman clarified that the northeast corner of the building would be 12 feet above the existing grade level and therefore the height of the roof nearest that point would be 72 feet above existing grade. Chairman McCauley asked if any members of the public had questions or concerns about the project. Mr. Robert Mecham of 502 Donne Avenue stated that he did not object to multifamily condominium development in the neighborhood, but his major concern centered around the mass of the building as proposed. He stated that the height of the condominium building would be excessive as it relates to the single family homes to its west and north; the building had been designed for a larger tract with clubhouse and pool facilities. He objected to the proximity of the surface parking ar~ to the