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confirmed that all of the owners were notified, and one responded via letter in response to notice that was sent out. Commissioner Balch noted that the owner of record gets the notice, and the tenants might not get the notice if the owner does not pass it onto the tenant . Mr. Weinstein replied that per the City's protocol, both the owners and the tenants get notices. Commissioner Nagler stated that in light of this conversation, it is one thing to be technically in compliance with the procedures of the City and another thing to do the neighborly thing. He noted that what clearly did not happen here was that the owner of this space that is up for discussion did not take it upon himself to notify the other tenants in the building that this was a proposed use, and instead relied on the City's notification process. He indicated that while owners/tenants should be sensitive to the wants of their fellow owners/tenants, the concern is more in the form of protection rather than prohibiting the use of the space when it is otherwise in compliance with the City's zoning or use requirements. Commissioner Balch stated that what the Commission is evaluating is if it believes the use is compatible with the zoning. He noted that it is similar to other issues the Commission has heard in the past where owners do not talk as the Commission would prefer, but it still comes down to a use question. Addressing the safety issue raised, Chair Allen inquired if there is a handicapped access in the back area where the vans will be accessing the building. Ms. Eisberg replied that part of the proposed project is upgrading the ramps, and there will be handicapped accessible ramps and railings put in, both in the front and the back. Chair Allen inquired what need there would be for using the front if there was one in the back, and what the reason would be for someone to enter in the front. Ms. Eisberg explained that the reception area is located in the front, and staff, visitors, or someone dropping off a family member or taking care of someone might use the front entrance. She added that the vans are the primary way the clients can get to the facility, and they would primarily enter through the back. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if the front is also ADA compliant. Ms. Eisberg replied that it would be upgraded to be ADA compliant. Chair Allen asked staff if they felt that spending another two weeks working on this with all the parties involved might result in a design that was more workable, or whether the Conditions of Approval might be modified. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, February 25, 2015 Page 6 of 8