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Mr. Smith stated that he had done some legal work for the applicant in an unrelated area and was stating so in interest of full disclosure. Ms. Ghasedi made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed renovations to the multi-family residential building at 727 Limit Avenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wesenberg. The motion was approved unanimously. Ms. Ghasedi made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed renovations to the multi-family residential building at 751 Interdrive Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wesenberg. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. Proposed Washington University redevelopment project near Delmar Blvd. / Eastgate Ave. / Enright Ave. Design review for conformance with District Standards within the Delmar Loop Parkview Gardens Historic District (National Register). Mr. Greatens provided background information about the project. He stated that the Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition of existing buildings on the site in July. He stated that the project had gone through Plan Commission review and City Council review. Ms. Schmidt stated that the Historic District in which the property is located was put on the National Register for its layout and plan, not for a particular style or material, but more for the urban planning and layout of the neighborhood. Rose Windmiller, Cheryl Adelstein, and Brian Newman with Washington University were in attendance. Peter Tao with Tao Lee Associates, one of the project architects, was in attendance. Randy Wilmot with William Rawn Associates, one of the project architects, was also in attendance. Mr. Wilmot provided an overview of the project and explained the materials proposed including brick types, glass types, and sun-shade system. Commission members reviewed the applicable Zoning Code Section. Questions/Comments from Commission members and responses included: - Commission members stated they were in favor of changes made since they last reviewed the project and liked the pedestrian mews. - Commission members stated they were in favor of the cues taken from other projects in the area to make the proposal work on the Delmar side and that the project was compatible on the north side also and the scale was appropriate. Mr. Tao stated that the project had two faces the commercial side on Delmar and the Parkview Gardens side on Enright. - The Commission members agreed that the Enright side had a good feel with the proposed courtyards and that it would look better and be more compatible with the neighborhood than what is there now. 34 Page of