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-3- Discussion Mr. Klusar, 2599 North Lexington, asked what the developer intended to do regarding the noise which is generated by the traffic on the Lexington-Larpenteur inter- section and which would surely have an effect on the residents of the highrise. Mr. Kirkam indicated that it was their feeling that the noise would not be a significant problem and that it could easily be handled. Mr. Tom Johnson, 1855 North Chatsworth, inquired as to how the developer proposed to restrict to the elderly. Mr. Kirkman indicated that the conditions as outlined by Mr. Pope would prohibit the owner from renting from anyone unless one resident of the apartment lIDit was eligible for Social Security Retirement Benefits. Mr. Goldberg, Village Engineer, indicated that no problems were anticipated with water pressure in the neighborhood. It was his feeling that the water service in the area was completely adequate to handle the needs of the neighborhood as well as the needs of the highrise building. Mr. Marvin Sellars, 1784 Millwood, inquired if studies had been conducted which determine if people enj oy living in this type of housing. Mr. Kirkman indicated that the Governor's Commission on Elderly Study had found that 90% of those residing in similar housing enjoyed it and were satisfied with it as a life style. Carol Nelson. 759 Ruggles, asked that public transportation and its availability. Mr. Kirkman r.esponded that the closest bus line was four blocks away on Hoyt Avenue. Bob Johnson, 1740 North Aglen, asked what the developer anticipated as a completion date. Mr. Kirkman indicated that it could be two years or more before the building would be completed. Mr. Patrick Durgin, Chairman of the Steering Committee of R.I.O. 715, a citizens group opposed to the application of Knutson, asked if Knutson would manage the property. Mr. Kirkman stated that the Knutson Management Company would manage the property. Mr. Tim Quinn, Attorney representing Nick Lebens, owner of Lebens Nursery, stated it was his clients contention that the information supplied previously by Mr. Cox was not totally accurate and that it was his opinion that the effect of the high- rise building on the nursery business of Mr. Lebens would be considerable and, therefore, would have a great impact on the economic well being of Mr. Lebens. He stated that we do not want the project and we are going to fight it. Mr. Durgin indicated that the 600 people whom he represented would be willing to consider an alternate approach to total opposition to the construction of the pro- j ect if the special use permit were granted by the Village Council on the following conditions.