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additional parking space that has been overall added to the project based on the change that we asked for. Otherwise, what we discussed at the workshop remains true today and I would like a general operating principle that what we decide and the guidance we give at workshops prevail unless something new is learned. And Commissioner Allen, on several of her points, raised a good point of explanation that at the time of the workshop some details were not known and that's a legitimate reason I think to change the guidance from a workshop or to change one's opinion. But if nothing does change I believe that the guidance we give at workshops to the extent possible should prevail in our final action. So to that degree, the fact that the studios are as small as they are, that the development is as close to public transportation as it is, that it is in the City core as it is, leads me to continue to believe that the conclusion reached at the workshop is the right one on parking; however, I do support the change in the curb cut- out and I would like that additional space to be added because it is possible to do and I think it would be a reasonable change. Commissioner Balch: That was a good synopsis. So harking back to the workshop, I remember you and I were very tight in hand on that comment about the mixed use addition, and basically to paraphrase, it was "we'd like to see it in Residence 1" and I made sure I clearly stated that I knew it would cause the parking question to come up when or if the mixed use came in. I personally am extremely happy that the applicant was willing to change the plan to accommodate this mixed use in Residence 1. 1 think, as Tim has said, this completely makes the project look better, definitely from the street. I just want to compliment everyone working together to get that because I think this mixed use is outstanding. In terms of the siding being metal, I can go with that. I think that's a good statement. If it is expressly prohibited as Commissioner Allen pointed out, we need to stay with that. I also support the roof metal staying consistent. I think Commissioner Nagler pointed out it adds to it and adds interest and I think that is needed. I personally think the look is really nice on the plan showing those finishes you used. Curb cut —I support the principle of what you're saying in adding a spot. I worry that it kills an on- street parking spot, so I don't know if someone could let us know that now or not. With where that cut is now, it appears that several parking spots are possible on the street. I would hate to be moving the entrance to lose a spot on the street. Commissioner Nagler: We're shifting it, aren't we? Commissioner Balch: Hopefully so and I think if we're shifting it and not losing two on the street to gain one on the lot, I'd prefer that. I don't know if people have caught onto it, but I read it in the staff report, Condition 3 does state that this mixed use in Residence 1 cannot be used for residential. I remember at the workshop that we clearly talked about what options were available for mixed use in Residence 1, and I clearly said I like the project as is and would hate to see a change because of that. Yet it is changing. I'm quite okay personally if the mixed use in Residence 1 was used for residential. I think the intent of it is that it could be used for other stuff in the future, whether that be a residential like the micro -unit that's above the mixed use or whether that's residential as associated with the primary homeowner, or whether that is the office. You know, maybe he has a place of business and he has an employee which is PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 13, 2016 Page 22 of 38