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Discussion ensued relating to conditioning the application to contain a table in the open space area and whether existing apartments are re-inspected. Commissioner Sullivan noted he would be in favor of the unit being conditioned for affordable housing. Further, he commented that the front elevation of the property is drab and that another second floor window should be installed. He suggested installing a door in the garage to eliminate the garage resembling the front of a house. He expressed his desire for open space to be landscaped to make the project aesthetically pleasing and putting a table in the open space. In conclusion, he noted he would be in support of approving the project. Vice-Chairperson Roberts expressed concurrence with Commissioner Sullivan and suggested that staff and the applicant examine issues relating to a door being installed in the garage and installation of an additional window. She stated she would not be in favor of the unit being conditioned as affordable housing due to there only being five units in the development. She noted that the present architecture will blend in with the neighborhood. In conclusion, she stated she would be in support of approving the application. Commissioner Maas noted she would not be in support of approving the application and stated that not enough has been done to improve the aesthetics of the project. She noted she would be in support of conditioning the project for Monday through Friday construction due to it being in a residential area. Discussion ensued relating to improvements that could be performed on the property and improvements for landscaping. Vice-Chairperson Roberts requested that the applicant consider installing a hedge to cover trash enclosures and installing shrubs adjacent to parking spaces. Commissioner Kameny suggested adding 24-inch and 36-inch box trees. Vice-Chairperson Roberts further noted her desire for a specific landscaping plan with trees along the fence line and enhancements for the face of the storage building. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that the applicant be required to return with a landscaping plan that would illustrate more detailed landscaping in the front of the house on Rose Avenue, enhancements for the side yard, fence and parking areas, and with a door being installed on the garage. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Kameny, that the applicant address the Commission's concerns and that a decision of the Commission be postponed until such time that the applicant submits a detailed landscaping plan that addresses the Commissioner's comments. ROLLCALLVOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Kameny, Maas, and Sullivan and Vice-Chairperson Roberts None Chairperson Kumaran None PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 July 14, 1999