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Sessic~ 1653, ~ October 23, 1995 Page7 probably wuuld not harm the neighborhood, althx~gh a one and one-half story would be more ~esirable. All voted Aye. SITE PLAN- 560 TRINITY The City Manager re~.,,,~nded disapproval of authorizatic~ to permit church services at 560 Trinity (St. Louis Sy~ Music School) because staff anal- ysis indicates off-street parking is inadequate and will impact the availa- bility of parking for existing churches in the area. However, he was advised that a propoeal would be presented tonight to show that off-site parking will be made available. He felt approval should be given only if it seems there will be no parking probl~n, and only on a trial basis, with provision for cancellation if problems arise. M~ suggested imposing the following condi- tions: church use is limited to Sunday mornings only; applicant provides agreement to discontinue church use within 14 days if City determines parking problem exists; no increase in number of, or size of, signs on premises; and approval to be granted on 12 month basis and extended only by City Council. Mr. Ari Bai, 6656 Ki~3sbury, Ames Place agent, said this neighborhood bears the brunt of parking for ~ony events, and adding another activity on Sun- day morn/rig puts a terrible burden on the area. He said members attending services at the School parked throughout the neighborhood, and residents oould not find a place to park. Neighbors are distressed by this proposal and wish to remind Council that there are already three churches in close proximity to the School. In future, he said Ames Place will vigorously en- foroe its parking restrictions. Mr. Ge~e Dobbs Bradford, 560 Trinity, said tb~ ~ny is workir~ to correct tb~ problem. After entering into a four-week agreement with tb~ Church of Christ, the Sym~-y discovered not only the parking problem but also that site plan approval must be obtained. Representatives met with the ministers of the churches involved and other interested parties, and presented a plan that provides for member parking in the Commerce Bank lot (with permission) and the municipal lots on Delmar. Neighborhood representatives have said they have not received any complaints since these changes were made, but ex- pressed concern that in inclement weather members may not wish to park so far away. Mr. Bradford read a contract that confirms the parking arrangements between the Symghony Music School and the Church of Christ, and states that the contract will be terminated if church members do not follow its terms. He believes members will abide by the contract, adding he would not be ur~_er- taking a site plan application if he did not have confidence the church will comply. F~ said the neighboring churches indicated they would support the parking plan with the conditions proposed by the City. Mr. Mike Kniffin, 208 Spring Oaks, Ballwin, said to meet skepticism that may remain, a shuttle will run f~-c~, the lots to the Music School, and a valet parking system was also being considered. He said t/he church wants to comply with the contract so it can continue to use the Music School for services. Mrs. Schuman said she attended the first meeting with representatives from