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Session 1205, Minutes December 18, 1978 Page 10 lighting creating light pollution for those in the immediate area, and he feels a two-family condominium would be a better alternative for that lot. Mitchel Smith, 7489 Stanford, said he lives directly across from the pro- perty in question and is familiar with the disrepair of the present build- ing. He is in favor of something being done but feels that a twelve -family condominium may very well be too large for that particular piece of land. In answer to questions from Councilman Glickert, Mr. Farris said there will be three buildings of four units each, all units having two bedrooms. Con- struction will be brick and frame. Mitchell Wall, the architect, showed drawings of the development to Council. Mr. Farris said the preliminary plans were developed in such a way as to generate a feeling of single-family residential. His firm, he said, is aware of the single-family character- istics of the neighborhood and are trying to stay within that framework. Mr. Farris said, if they project is approved, construction would start in April or May with an expected completion date about six months later. Councilman Adams wanted to know if the project is approved, how soon the present structure would either be boarded up or removed totally, and Mr. Far- ris said by the first of the year - in fact, a demolition contract has already been let, and demolition is scheduled to start December 19th. In response to questions from Councilman Lieberman, Mr. Farris said the property is owned by City Equity, and the selling price for each unit would be in the range of $55,000. The total value would be about $660,000. Councilman Metcalfe said she feels the plans presented by Mr. Farris are quite reasonable for this neighborhood, and she would have no objections to the rezoning if Council could have site plan review for this development. Mr. Farris said his firm would have no objection to this possibility what- soever. 1 In response to a question from Councilman Adams, Mr. Farris said the planned density for this project is 14 units per acre, while the allowed multi -family density in University City is 18 or 19 units per acre. In answer to Mr. Nor- kaitis' concern about flooding, Mr. Farris said his firm would be more than happy to enter an understanding that water retention plan approval be granted prior to proceeding with this project. Mr. Farris showed the site plan drawings to Council, and discussed various aspects of the project, trying to address questions which had arisen this evening. In answer to Councilman Glickert's question, Mr. Farris said the lot is 154 feet long along Hanley and 225 feet deep. He said there would be park- ing under roof for 16 cars, and surface parking for 10 cars. He said the fronts of the buildings would be brick and there would be a fireplace in each unit. Robert L. Baker, 7533 Stanford, said he was speaking for himself and two neighbors who live adjacent to this proposed development. He said all strongly object to the spot zoning of this property, and feel it should-.. remain single-family.