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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. Mr. Weinstein replied that it is difficult to predict something like that. He pointed out that there clearly has not been effective communication between the property owners to date. He noted, however, that staff evaluated this project based on its merits and land use compatibility, and staff does not feel that there are any substantial changes that could be made to either the operational program or the interior design of the space to make it more workable. He reiterated that staff truly believes that there are no land use incompatibility issues here. Mr. Dolan stated that the only thing he can think of that might be negotiated is some sort of sound - proofing between the units. He added that otherwise, the issues are what they are: staff has determined that there is going to be enough parking and is satisfied with the circulation and noise. Commissioner O'Connor noted that if noise did become an issue, it could be mitigated. Mr. Dolan replied that it could probably be bolstered with an additional condition. He noted that a lot of times, there are issues between tenants next to each other that need to be worked out, and there is no use permit involved. He added that the parties would hopefully be able to do that here. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 25, 2015 Page 9 of 46