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DRAFT <br /> 6. At least one bathroom in the ADA- adaptable units shall have an ADA <br /> turn around area and "roughed -in" pre- construction for future grab bars, <br /> etc. <br /> Mr. Dolan requested some clarification on the conditions. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE OPENED. <br /> Mr. Byde stated that the grab bars are included in the proposal, and the turn around is <br /> included for one bathroom because all existing ground floor units must be adaptable. <br /> He added that the lift in the pool is anticipated; however, the floor plans have been <br /> designed in such a way that the lower work space in the kitchen would be problematic. <br /> Commissioner Pentin inquired if the lower work space could be in place for the four <br /> units. <br /> Mr. Byde replied that it would be a trade -off, given the square footage and dimensions <br /> of the units. He explained that adding a lower work space would take away from the <br /> storage space which is critical in an apartment. He noted that other fixes such as <br /> foldout tables could serve just as well. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor inquired how many units are currently in the complex. <br /> Mr. Byde replied that there were 262 units. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor inquired how many of the new units were occupied by a <br /> person using a wheelchair. <br /> Mr. Byde replied that he knows of one resident in a wheelchair. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he did not know if the ten percent rule holds and <br /> noted that considering the total number of units, he felt that having four units with a <br /> lowered work space was reasonable. He added that storage space could be added <br /> above or below the lowered work space. <br /> Chair Olson asked Ms. Lehman if she sees the storage as a trade -off to lowered work <br /> space. <br /> Ms. Lehman stated that there is always is a trade -off and understands the constraints <br /> but that there are a lot of new ideas for kitchens. She added that she has seen a <br /> cupboard where the doors can be opened, with the toe plate at the bottom pushed back <br /> slightly so someone in a wheelchair can put their footrest at the edge; the storage space <br /> is not lost, the counter is lowered, and the kitchen does not require complete redesign. <br /> With respect to people in wheelchairs who already live in the complex, she noted that <br /> there is one person and possibly a couple of others. She noted that people have <br /> DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/10/2010 Page 7 of 8 <br />