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July 23, 1997 Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 children not be outside after dark. Gloria Anderson, 3630 Montana, stated that she has known the Griffins for a long time and vouches for them. Rudolph Oppenheim, 7561 Drexel, represents the adjacent holocaust survivors’ cemetery. He states that he has no objection to the proposal. Don Wylan, 7354 Melrose was concerned about asbestos removal. Bob Murry, 7415 Anrose, wanted to know if this would be a lease or sale. He was informed that the property was being sold to the Griffins. Martin Spizman, 8136 Stanford, stated that he is the current owner and feels this is the perfect use for the property. No other members of the public indicated a desire to speak, so the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed. Mr. Walsh wanted the words “where possible” added to proposed condition 2. Ms. Jackson discussed with Mr. Oppenheim the issue of water access. Mr. Lieberman asked if the applicants were applying for tax-exempt status. Ms. Griffin replied that they will not. Ms. Peniston stated to Ms. Walker that she thinks a high-quality fence would be preferable to chain link. The Plan Commission determined that the evidence presented to the Plan Commission supports the conclusion that the proposed conditional use: a) Complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code; b) At the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; c) Will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; d) Complies with the overall neighborhood development plan and existing zoning district provisions; and e) Will provide, if applicable, off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in the Zoning Code. Mr. Walsh moved that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions: 1.All exterior improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. 2.A 30 foot wide transitional yard shall be maintained where possible along all portions of the site abutting residential lots. All parts of the transitional yard shall be densely planted with a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, and the entire perimeter of the transitional yard shall be fenced with a privacy fence, all as approved by the Director of Planning. 3.A detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review by September 15, 1997. The landscape material shall be installed by November 15, 1997 and shall be maintained in accordance with the plan. 4.An easement or written agreement acceptable to both the school property owner and the cemetery owner 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. 5.Exterior security lighting shall be aimed or shielded to avoid casting light on abutting residential property. 6.Outdoor play shall be ceased by no later than 8:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Glassman and passed by a vote of 5 to 0, with all members voting “aye.” m-7-23.plc