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DRAFT <br /> Mr. Byde replied that they current have seven laundry facilities scattered throughout the <br /> complex. He added that in concert with their upgrade to install laundry facilities in all <br /> units, everyone will have access to laundry facilities although they may have to walk a <br /> little farther. <br /> Jessica Lehman, California Resources for Independent Living (CRIL), stated that when <br /> they originally came to the Council meeting, their concern was not only access for <br /> people with disabilities but universal design, which is a broader concept to build in a <br /> way that works for people of all ages and abilities. She indicated that they have been <br /> speaking with the developer and staff and would like to see the project go beyond what <br /> is shown and required by the CBC, specifically requiring two bathrooms to ensure some <br /> units have roll -in showers and more than for just four units; reinforcements for grab <br /> bars; turnaround space in the bathroom; low work space in the kitchen; and installing a <br /> lift in the pool area. <br /> Referring to the lift in terms of accessibility to the swimming pool, Commissioner <br /> O'Connor inquired if there were other ADA means for accessibility such as beach -type <br /> entries. <br /> Ms. Lehman replied that there are probably a few ways but that the lift seems to be the <br /> most common and preferred. She added that a ramp could be built into the pool, or <br /> there could be a recess on the side of a pool so those in wheelchairs could roll down <br /> and have their seat be level with the surface of the pool; however, these are major <br /> alterations to the design. <br /> Commissioner Pentin stated that he was familiar with different pool lifts and described <br /> the lift as an arm with a seat that swings over and lowers a person in the pool. <br /> Ms. Lehman replied that they can also be operated by someone with a disability. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor inquired why there were not more roll -in showers, particular <br /> since the City Council directed the Commission to look at universal design. <br /> Mr. Pavan replied that the CBC requires ten percent of the total number of units to have <br /> roll -in showers. He noted that roll -in showers are much more expensive to build <br /> because the entire bathroom must be waterproofed. He added that staff had discussed <br /> this with the applicants, and their main concern about adding more is due to water <br /> proofing and the long -term maintenance issue, which has proven to be very expensive <br /> over time. <br /> Commissioner Pentin noted that there are four units with roll -in showers and inquired <br /> how many ground -floor units there are. <br /> Mr. Pavan replied that there are 14 ground -floor units. <br /> DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/10/2010 Page 4 of 8 <br />