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Session 1205, Minutes December 18, 1978 Page 3 Mr. Garamella said that the landlord had promised to paint the building but had finished only the bottom half of it. Mr. Garamella said he had talked to Mr. John Hamner, Deputy Building Commissioner of University City, who was to talk to the owner. Councilman Metcalfe said she was concerned about the trash containers, which seemed to be overflowing a great deal of the time. Mr. Garamella said the owner of the building had a private contract for trash pickup, and the trash is picked up twice a week but the volume is so great that something more needs to be done. Councilman Metcalfe asked that the appropriate person in the administration pursue this matter so that it can be corrected. Councilman Sabol moved that the liquor license be granted to Santoro's. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lieberman and passed unanimously. REVIEW OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION AT OLIVE AND FERGUSON The University City Senior Service Board has filed an application for a Site Plan Review in connection with a proposal to construct an apartment building for the elderly at the northwest corner of Olive and Ferguson. The applicant proposes to build an 11 story, 150 unit structure with various service facilities and meeting areas on the first floor. The Director of Planning, Mr. Al Goldman, has coordinated an analysis and administrative review of the application in accordance with the Zoning Code, and recommends that the Site Plan application be approved with a number of conditions attached. Mayor Mooney asked Mr. Sidney Schneider, President of the Senior Service Board, to come forward to answer questions and comment on this matter. Mr. Schneider reviewed the history of the Senior Service Board in University City, and related how important he feels it is to provide housing at a reasonable cost to our senior citizens. Councilman Lieberman asked Mr. Schneider who is the sponsor of this project and under what form the funding would be derived. Mr. Schneider said the Senior Service Board is the sponsor and the funding would come from HUD under 202/8, which is Section Eight (subsidized housing for the elderly). In response to another question from Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Schneider said applicants may be restricted on the basis of age and income. Councilman Lieberman said that public has the right to as much information as possible on this project, especially since it is located on one of the major thoroughfares in Univer- sity City. Councilman Metcalfe said she had several concerns about this project. One concern is that people who would move into this housing are those who are already residing in University City. The other concern she has is about financing. The other housing for the elderly in University City is sponsored by organizations which have a sound financial structure, and the Senior Ser- vice Board would need to have some sort of backup sponsor, which she expects would be the City of University City and she wants more information on this aspect. In response to another question, Mr. Schneider said the 1/3 acre lot