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4. The new swimming pool shall be ADA accessible; <br />5. The kitchen area in the ADA-accessible units shall feature lowered work <br />surfaces, grab-bars, etc.; and <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 takes 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 />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, March 10, 2010 Page 23 of 25 <br /> <br />