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r parking situation have been provided to the Planning Commission this evening. She commented on the issues related to parking, noting that the applicant would be required to have an in-lieu parking agreement approved by the City Council for three spaces. She noted that staff has included a requirement that this property owner provide reciprocal parking and access easements and agreements with the surrounding properties as those properties come in for City approval. She further noted that it is her understanding that the applicant is opposed to the requirement. Ms. Kline stated that staff has spoken to the property owner about incorporating green building measures and they have indicated that it is their intention to comply with their best effort. Ms. Kline noted that staff did not require a scorecard on the proposed building. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Ms. Kline noted that 252 Spring Street is currently a residence. She further noted that the owner of this property has contacted staff and they are interested in converting this residence to office. Ms. Kline advised that Terry O'Hara from the Building Department is present this evening to answer any questions and provide information about the conversion process. Mr. O'Hara provided clarification in response to inquiries from Commissioner Sullivan regarding the appraisals that have been provided, noting that these reflect the assessed value, not the market value. Mr. O'Hara also noted that the 50% figure used to determine whether it would be appropriate to demolish the residence is a number determined by the Building Official. r- Commissioner Harvey asked where clients of the new business would be expected to park. Ms. Kline noted that there is very limited parking on Spring Street and Railroad A venue, and that parking may extend to the adjoining streets in the Downtown. She advised that staff is in the process of developing City lots and they feel that what would ultimately work in the long term is to have employees park in future City parking lots that may be further from their work place, but would leave the on-site parking for customers. Chairperson Maas noted that the Valley Humane Center lot appears to not have many cars in it. Ms. Kline stated that she understands that the while staff may like to have the lot for parking, the property owner has other plans for the site. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. O'Hara provided clarification regarding the estimate of the cost per square foot to replace the structure. Commissioner Arkin stated that just by changing the depreciation factor the final outcome of the appraisal could be affected. Mr. O'Hara advised that he and George Thomas visited the site and noticed defects in the building that are not even mentioned in the appraisal. He reported that 216 Spring Street had the same situation and what started as a remodeling of that building, ended up with the owner tearing the building down because of all of the damage. Commissioner Arkin asked if buildings are properly maintained does it result in this same situation. He added that he personally does not mind having buildings rebuilt, as he thinks something like this will look nicer, however, he knows that a lot of people in the community want to maintain the old buildings. He stated that it appears that we are encouraging people to r allow the building to fall into a state of disrepair so the City will allow them to tear the building PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2002 Page 9