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Session 1244, Minutes Page 5 May 12, 1980 13. Replace missing flourescent strip lighting along roof edge or remove all such lighting from front of building. The applicant, Mr. Thomas C. Armstrong, 3870 Nara Drive, Florissant, Missouri, came forward. He was asked if he agreed to the list of conditions, and he said he did. Councilmember Sabol moved approval. Councilmember Thompson asked if a time limit was to be set on the conditions, par- ticularly 1, 4 and 8. Mr. 011endorff- said he thought all conditions must be met before occupancy can take place. He asked Mr. Al Goldman, Director of Planning;, to come forward. Mr. Goldman said that was correct, and the only time there is a departure from that policy is if the Council directs it. There is a six-month limit in which the conditions are to be met, although if difficulties arise, its. is possible to apply for an extension. Councilmember Metcalfe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. VACATION OF EASTGATE RIGHT-OF-WAY The City Manager said the City Council -requested the Land Clearance for Redevelop- ment Authority to return a portion of Eastgate right-of-way on the basis that it had been vacated for a specific purpose which -did not materialize. The LCRA has agreed to that request and returned the right-of-way to University City. They are now requesting the City to take proper steps in the vacation of that ground back to thein without a `specific purpose. Mr. 011endorff said he concurred in that rec- ommendation and suggested that a public hearing date be set so.all views on this matter may be heard. Councilmember Metcalfe said she perceived that there were two separate issues --one has to do with whether or not it would be best to; dedicate this land to LCRA for purposes of development of the neighbo'rhood', and the other is the best disposition of the street in terms of traffic. She suggested that before -a hearing is held, it may be wise to get input from the Traffic Commission onthismatter. She said she understood that a traffic study had been made some time ago, but thought a current study would be appropriate. On the other point, that of vacating Eastgate to LCRA, she felt the Council should retain control of the street until such time as a specific use is proposed for that portion of Eastgate. Councilmember Adams said he did not feel it was necessary to have control over the street, since he thought the Council would be able to exert control over any pro- posed -development in that area. Mr. Adams said he felt the.Council should not ac- cept the street -back unless it is currently up to city standards, as has been the Council practice in the past. He did not feel:-theCity." should ask for the street to be returned. Councilmember Lieberman said the street originally was vacated by ordinance and inquired if an ordinance was necessary in order for the Council to reacquire it. The City Attorney, Mr. Kay, said he would research this point and report at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Thompson said she felt the City should retain ownership of the street and there should be a public hearing. She agreed with Mrs. Metcalfe about getting a report from the Traffic Commission.