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Session 1661, Minutes March 18, 1996 Page 6 Mayor Adams said a public heating is required, which he opened at 7:49 p.m., noting that it will be continued to the next meeting, April 8, 1996. Mr. Jerry Pratter, 240 Linden, attorney for Louis London, said the group plans to build a three story building on the vacant lot between their building and the one on the northeast corner of Delmar and Kingsland. He said the London-owned parking lot on Kingsland is in need of improvement, and they propose donating it to the City so it may be repaked and extend the Loop North parking lot. Mr. Prattar showed drawings of the proposed building to the audience. Mr. Ollendorffdarified that Council will vote only on the development plan at this time; the issue of tax abatement is being discussed but will not be voted on now. Mr. Robert C. Meier, president of Taylor-Morley Management Company, 1224 Fern Ridge Parkway, managing agent for K&D Building, 608 Kingsland (next to the proposed project), said Mr. Steven Stone, attorney for K&D's owner, sent a letter to the City Council and City Manager today outlining his client's views on this project and its possible effects on K&D's tenants. He said his client was in favor of the pro- posed conditions and the parking plan as submitted, and would like the metered spaces lef~ as presently configured. He would also like to meet with the London group when he returns to the city. Mr. Meier said his client was generally supportive, but wished to make his concerns known to the proponents. Ms. Sharon M. McPharron, Executive Director of Crat~ Alliance, 6640 Delmar, said the existing Louis London Building is a Loop landmark, and its rehabilitation was a positive statement about investment in the community. She said donors to Craft Alliance ask about the community and she is proud to point to that building as an integral part of the Loop. Also, the fact that the old and new buildings will be owner-occupied is a plus and makes it easier to discuss neighborhood issues. In addition, it is important that more retail space will be available in the Loop's west end. She said Louis London supports the arts, which are extremely important to University City. She hopes the new building becomes a reality, and she asked Council to give this project serious consideration in planning the economic future of the Loop. There were no other speakers, and Mayor Adams closed the public heating temporarily. Ms. Schuman said Mr Stone's letter expressed concern about light and air circulation for residents of the K&D Building, which was also a concern of Council when a different building was proposed for this site. Mr. Ollendorff. said he believed the applicant understands the three story building will block the light and air; the primary concern is that tenants will not be bothered by noise or odor from the new building. He noted the windows in the courtyard of this U-shaped building will not be closed off. All voted Aye. SITE PLAN - 7649 DELMAR/OUALITY BAKING (BRUEGGER'S BAGELS) The City Manager said the new owner of the bakery/restaurant at 7649 Delmar (formerly Dakota Coffee