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240 consideration. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Hendrix stated that ~only one bid had been received and the contract had been awarded to Nowell's Catering. Ms. Slaughter recommended that the staff request that the food service contractor take steps to reduce the amount of garbage generated and also request that products such as styrofoam not be used. Responding to a question from Mr. Toscano, Mr. Hendrix stated that any excess funds are returned to the State. RESOLUTION: GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SORORITY AT 1718 JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE AND 106 MAYWOOD LANE Mr. Satyendra Huja, Director of Community Development, stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the special permit for the following reasons: 1) The use is compatible with surrounding uses in the area; 2) The use, as proposed, will not have a significant adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood if conditions are met; and 3) The density of the use, as proposed, is comparable to the density of the R-2 zone and is thus in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Huja noted that six apartments would be allowed by right on the property. Ms. Slaughter stated that she felt the requirement of a house mother on site was an important aspect of the special permit. Rev. Edwards questioned the total number of residents which woutd ~be allowed on the property by right and Mr. Huja replied that up to forty residents could be allowed if the property was rebuilt and if parking requirements could be met. Responding to a question from Rev. Edwards, Mr. Huja stated that to the best of staff's knowledge a sorority was operating on the property without approval. Rev. Edwards stated that he would like to put a time limit of five years on the special permit if legally allowed. Mr. Clyde Gouldman, City Attorney, stated that time limits have never been applied to special permits and the City Code states that a special permit continues with the property as long as the use is the same. Mr. Gouldman noted that the zoning administrator oversees the permit and could revoke the permit if violations occur and he therefore could not recommend that a time limit be placed on the special permit. Rev. Edwards stated that he would only support the special permit With the addition of a time limit. Mr. Toscano asked Rev. Edwards what kinds of issues would cause him concerns and Rev. Edwards replied the use of illegal drugs and underage drinking. Ms. Slaughter added that she would be concerned if there were violations of the meal requirements and noted that it concerned her that the sorority had operated illegally prior to seeking the special permit. Mr. ToScano noted that the special Permit could be revoked at any time that violations are found. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Gouldman stated that the special permit was not transferrable to another sorority as written, unless the sorority complied with this sorority's regulations.