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Building Code (CBC); adding an ADA lift for the new community pool; and adding other measures including grab bars, wheel chair turn around space in the adaptable bathrooms, and low work surfaces in the adaptable kitchens. Staff stated that it discussed the feasibility of roll -in showers for all ground floor units with the applicant. However, the applicants have stated that the construction and maintenance costs of roll -in showers make them infeasible beyond the four units required by the CBC. Staff added that the Planning Commission should include a condition requiring two bathrooms per unit in order to assure that the four roll -in showers required by the CBC are provided, and that the low work surfaces for the kitchens in the adaptable units will be reviewed with the building permit. The applicant stated that the new swimming pool in the recreation area will include a lift similar to the one used at the City's Aquatic Center; that one bathroom in each adaptable ground floor unit will have a wheelchair turn around area and will permit the addition of grab bars; but that low work surfaces in the kitchens may be difficult to provide due to the limited cupboard and storage space. The Planning Commission agreed with staff's recommendation and added Condition 8 to provide two bathrooms for each ground floor unit thereby assuring the four roll -in showers required by the California Building Code. The Commission concurred with Ms. Lehman's comments and added Condition 9 for the low work spaces for the kitchens in the ADA adaptable units. The Planning Commission also added Conditions 8 and 16 that addressed the bathroom grab bars and turn around areas and the swimming pool lift, respectively, reflecting the applicant's commitment to provide these features. Staff and the applicant concur with the Planning Commission's recommendations. After the Planning Commission hearing, staff met with the applicant and Jessica Lehman to further discuss and work out the Universal Design details of this proposal, e.g., low work surfaces in the kitchen, door widths, etc., before the City Council meeting. Staff believes that consensus has been achieved on the Planning Commission's recommendations. Laundry Facilities: The Commission commented that the proposal will remove three of the seven existing detached laundry buildings serving the residents of the Civic Square apartments. The applicant replied the proposed units will have interior washers and dryers and that the existing units are being converted to have interior washers and dryers as they change tenancy. In the applicant's opinion, adequate laundry facilities will be provided for all existing and proposed units. The Planning Commission agreed with applicant's conclusion. No additional condition was required by the Planning Commission. Open Space Area: The Commission discussed the feasibility of additional lawn area in the new pool area. Staff described the original design concept of the Civic Square Apartments small groups of buildings surrounding integral open space areas that staff believed provided an open space amenity for the apartments. The Planning Page 6 of 10