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Session 1657, Minutes January 8, 1996 Page 5 Mr. W'dliam A. Thomas, 209 East Kirkham, representing the project sponsor, Louis Aboussie, said the density numbers given Council are not realistic. He said no more than 40 people will be single occupants in this facility, and the total will be much less than 100. He noted there was a zoning change for this site in 1993, and he thought that permitted 44 housing units. He said both the new construction and the rehabilitated building will be all masonry, with fireplaces in every unit, dishwash- ers, microwaves, refrigerators, etc. He provided details of the financing arrangements with HUD, and said the rental range will be $425-575. He claimed that all deficiencies indicated by the City have been corrected with the exception of the landscape plan, which will be provided with the construction documents and will have buffering to protect nearby neighborhoods. He said this development will benefit University City and provide affordable housing. Ms. Brenda Walker, 7405 Anrose Drive, said her property is south of the proposed project, and a three-story building directly behind her home was not appealing. She was concerned about noise and light controls and adequate buffering. She said putting 100 people on 2.9 acres would make it too dense, and that she and her neighbors would find it difficult to use their backyards with so many people next door. She wanted the City to be able to obtain some revenue from this site, but wished to be certain there were adequate controls. In response to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Thomas said there would be 66 parking spaces, which is in excess of the number required. Mayor Adams closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. SITE PLAN - AUTO ZONE/7340 OLIVE The City Manager recommended approval of Auto Zone's plans to enlarge their store, with the fol- lowing conditions: A revised landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for review and approval. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. Transitional yards shall be maintained in order to provide a complete separation from residential property utilizing a six foot high opaque fence as shown on the plans. The fence shall be properly maintained as long as the building remains on the site. Vehicular accoss to the site shall be limited to access from Olive Boulevard only. Mr. Ollendorff said this is an excellent proposal in that the rear fence will be moved in and a landscape area created along Wilson Avenue. Mr. Cotton moved approval. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PERSONNELREPORT The Personnel report for the week ending December 30, 1995, was received and ordered filed.