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Zoning & Vacation Minutes June 8, 1987 Page 3 Mr. Morgan also indicated that representatives would be present at the hearing from both Chicago and St. Louis and representing Venture Stores from the May Company Division. He stated that concern over lighting has been addressed and that the lights would be shielded from the residential area. With regard to the traffic on Widener Lane, he indicated that the proposed shopping center would have less of an impact than the relocation of Riley High School . He also stated that eight (8) homes on Widener Lane would be affected . He then showed a cross section indicating the elevation and proposed screening in the area. He stated that the natural difference in elevation ranges from 24' to 16' along the area and that 6'-8' fences would also be installed. He stated that draining would go into the rebuilt retention basin and that the developers would do all things reasonably necessary to minimize the impact to the area . He stated that a total investment of $9 million would be made into the development with between 300-350 jobs created . Mr. Morgan then introduced Mr. Mike Duggan of St. Louis who is the manager of architectural services , Mr. Dave La Pay from St. Louis who is a vice president for May Company, Mr. Chris Davey, Mr. Gordon Johnson, and Mr . Bob Dunbar . Councilman Robert Taylor then briefly referred to the traffic concerns raised by the residents of that area as well as his desire to have these needs addressed through the City Engineering Office and the residential neighborhood committee headed by Councilman Zakrzewski. He also indicated that the letter from the City Engineer showed the willingness of the City to sit down with the residents of the area to address the traffic concerns . Mr. John Abraham, a resident on Widener Lane, stated that he needed more time to address the various concerns. He believes that the project is too large for the area. He stated that he is not against progress but believes that certain concerns must be addressed . Betty Maroney , a resident of Widener Lane , disagreed with the elevation problem. She also stated that there is currently a water problem in the area. She believes that the streets (especially Widener Lane) are currently abused and that this must be addressed .