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. . Februm)l 22, 1995 PIal/ COlIl/nission Meeting Minutes Page 3 The plan shall include tree planting in the parking lot islands and in the transitional yard along the north side of the parking lot. All landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan. 5) Refuse containers shall be stored north of the north wing of the building. 6) Signs shall be installed and maintained in strict compliance with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. 7) There shall be no change in ownership status that includes purchase by a person, association, corporation, institution or foundation that has been designated as exempt from payment of any tax levied by the city unless the change in status is first reviewed and authorized by the City Council under the Site Plan Review process. Mr. Femmer stated in response to proposed condition 4 that the there is a sharp vertical drop in the rear of the property and is not sure that trees could grow there. However, they will comply with the City's recommendation. Mr. Goldman responded that there is 12 to 15 feet of sloped area in the rear which is would sustain the planting of trees. Chairperson Ratner opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Al Ashby, 7545 Melrose stated that he is the president of the neighborhood association for that block of Melrose. He is concerned that some church patrons will park on Melrose during the church services. Mr. Femmer stated that the church has ample parking for their current congregation and if additional parking is needed they will try to obtain it from the neighboring commercial businesses on Olive. Mr. Goldman stated that the overtlow parking would tend to be in the commercial businesses rather than on the residential street behind the church. Ms. Ratner asked if there will be any outdoor activities such as outside daycare. Mr. Femmer responded that there would not. Mr. Norm Segall, owner of the property, stated that the landowners directly behind the building need to cut back their shrubs because they are growing through the fence. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Mr. Marsh asked what services and gatherings the church has scheduled. Mr. Femmer stated that they will hold Sunday school from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a. m. The general assembly will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. If needed, they could hold multiple services. They will hold prayer practice and bible study on Thursday evenings. Mr. Marsh asked if the church had enough money on hand to comply with the suggested conditions of the permit. Mr. Femmer replied that they did. Mr. Kahn asked if the church would be doing any construction. Mr. Femmer replied that they would only be taking out two non-bearing walls. Mr. Kahn asked if Mr. Segall's use would 1ll-2-22,plc