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Session 1664, Minutes May 6, 1996 Page 3 1996-97 budget which takes effect July 1. A second public heating will be held at the May 20 meeting. Mayor Adams opened the public heating at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Lieberman noted that University City Residential Service had submitted its annual budget request. There were no other requests to speak and the hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN FOR 7400 OLIVE APARTMENT PROJECT The City Manager said neighbors were advised that the proposal for an apartment project at 7400 Olive would be on the agenda. The applicant plans to submit a revised proposal for the eight-building, 32 apartment complex to comply with staff comments regarding density and side yard treatment, which he says will be ready for the May 20 meeting. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. and commented that he felt the applicant should have been present to hear residents' comments. Mr. Rudolph Oppenheim, 7561 Drexel, president of Ohave Sholom Cemetery on the property at 7400 Olive, commented on a newspaper article citing a clash between the builders and the cemetery. He said the developers were fine people, but his main concern was preserving the sanctity of the cemetery, which holds the remains of Holocaust victims. He understood the current plan would surround the cemetery with buildings; he also wondered what the buildings might look like in 15 or 20 years. He felt that putting up a fence would merely be a challenge to children or teenagers. Ms. Brenda Walker, 7405 Anrose Drive, whose home abuts this property, said the only change in the plans of which she was aware was that the developers said they would put up a privacy fence. She felt there were still many issues that needed resolution, the main one being density--there could be more than 100 residents in this small area. Other concerns were excessive noise, lack of adequate parking, only two dumpsters, and light from the complex shining in neighbors' windows. Ms. Walker was also concerned that ifHUD money is used, the apartments may be rented to welfare recipients who will not take care of them. Ms. Linda Locke, 7340 Melrose, president of Musick Neighborhood Association, said the proposed apartments were very close to this neighborhood, and she too was concerned about density. She felt her neighborhood wants to see a different kind of development there, and it wishes to go on record as being opposed to the plan. Mr. Wagner asked if most of the neighbors felt that way; Ms. Locke said no poll was taken because it was not known exactly what is proposed for this property but they would oppose anything that increases congestion. Mrs. Thompson asked if the developer had met with residents since the plan was revised. Mr. Ollendorff said Mr. Aboussie called last week because he wanted more time to revise his plan so as to meet staff