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December 11, 1996 Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 3) The parking lot layout shall be revised to provide not less than two large trees in the center portion of the lot and planted areas containing 3 trees along the north side of the parking area. 4) A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review by April 30, 1997. The landscape material shall be installed by November 15, 1997 and shall be maintained in accordance with the plan. 5) An easement or written agreement shall be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds that provides access to the cemetery for funerals and for cemetery visitors and provides water for use in maintaining cemetery plantings. Chairperson Solodar opened the public hearing and asked for testimony from the public. Rudy Oppenhiem, 7561 Drexel, stated that he represents the cemetery owners and they have no opposition to the proposal. He suggested that the school be required to put a fence around the holly hedges. Martin Spizman, 8136 Stanford, stated that he is the current owner of the property and thinks this is an appropriate use for the property and the school has a fine reputation. Brenda Walker, 7405 Anrose, stated that she lives directly behind the site and thinks it is an excellent use of the property. She does want to make sure there is a transitional yard with a screened fence at least 6' feet in height. Mr. Solodar stated that if approved he would try to make sure that is added to the conditions. Ms. Walker asked if the there are many special events associated with the school. Ms. Buckley replied that to date they have had no sporting events or dances and did not anticipate that there would be many, if at all, in the future. Don Wylan, 7354 Melrose, asked if the future expansion to 136 would be denied would they still consider this location. Ms. Buckley replied that they are considering it only for the 120 students at this time. Herbert Lane, 7365 Melrose, asked if any students would be spending the night at the facility. Ms. Buckley replied that they would not. Mr. Lane asked if the children would be permitted to leave the grounds during the school day. Ms. Buckley replied that they would not. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Mr. Lieberman and Ms. Buckley discussed the differences between the Metropolitan School, the Special School District and LOGOS, financial aid issues and the lack of services received from state, school district and city resources. Ms. Glassman asked if the staff supervises the departure of children at the end of the school day. Ms. Buckley replied that they do and all children are required to leave the campus immediately at the end of the day. m-12-11.plc