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the need to revisit the IZO as a result of this project and asked how many units the project currently provides. Mr. Fialho replied that the project incorporates 262 units. Councilmember Sullivan questioned and confirmed that Braddock and Logan owns the complex and noted that while asking for all 12 additional units to be made affordable may seem like a lot, they are pulling income from the existing 262 units in the project. Councilmember McGovern cited discrepancies among the listed green point requirements. She suggested that Condition 8 be changed to reflect a requirement of 80 points which would better fit the green waste diversion point count. She also noted that the agreement does not stipulate the size of the units to be made available for affordable housing. Councilmember McGovern questioned if the project has been conditioned to require a refuse enclosure large enough to house the new recycling carts. Mr. Dolan agreed to add the required condition. Councilmember McGovern noted that the construction of Building 4 would result in the loss of a laundry room and drawings indicate only one would remain for the entire development. Mr. Dolan clarified that six laundry rooms would remain. In addition, each new unit will contain laundry facilities within the unit and current units are being similarly retrofitted as they become available. Councilmember Sullivan commented on the number of children he saw during his site visits. He questioned if any consideration had been given to relocating the 2 buildings the applicant is proposing to construct near the pool. Mr. Dolan said that this was not examined by staff, but questioned the parking area's width. Mayor Hosterman opened the public hearing. Andy Byde, Braddock and Logan, reviewed the history of the project as well as Braddock and Logan's involvement in the residential property management industry, stated that this development has historically maintained a low turnover and vacancy rate with consistently high demand, therefore this is a good opportunity to increase the value for current residents while also providing additional units on an infill location with few requirements. He worked with City staff for some time regarding affordability and the components of the agreement to reach a fair and equitable solution. Mr. Byde addressed earlier questions, stating he would be happy to subject the project to the perpetuity terms of the IZO if he could find room for additional units. He stressed that the intent is not to piecemeal the development simply to avoid that one component. He confirmed Mr. Dolan's description of the current laundry facilities and in -unit upgrades, adding that 61 units have been updated thus far. Mr. Byde stated that a resident survey in March 2008 showed overwhelming support for expansion of the indoor recreation facility, as well as elimination of the underutilized tennis courts. He said the alternate locations suggested by Councilmember Sullivan had been considered but were rejected because due to interference with through access for emergency vehicles. Councilmember Sullivan suggested that reconfiguration of the buildings could still allow for that access. Mr. Byde confirmed the suggested location and explained that the only way to do so would be to stop the road on either side of the new building, which would eliminate through access. Councilmember Sullivan suggested a similar parking area on the southern side of the complex and Mr. Byde cited the same issues. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 May 19, 2009