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accessing A-1 bond money which they will know about at the end of February. It is a $7 million request from the County and it would utilize the City's restricted fund for those funds. Chair Nagler asked if the project as proposed meet the requirements for those bonds. Ms. Houghton replied yes, that they've submitted a number of documents as part of the approval process and the County has demonstrated support of the project. Commissioner Brown asked if the 29 units would be market rate. Ms. Houghton said the single -occupancy units are 20 percent and the dual -occupancy are 60 percent AMI as they envision two individuals splitting the rent. The details will be locked in as they apply for financing. Kurt Fehlberg, Dahlin Group Architects, reiterated the comments on the partnership between SAHA and Sunflower Hill and offered to answer questions. Commissioner Allen expressed gratitude for the architectural revisions made to the plans. She commented on the visuals presented in the plans and identified areas which seem "flat" or could use additional architectural elements, and compared this to Kottinger Gardens which are a good example of high quality visuals. She referred to various plan sheet elevations and asked Mr. Fehlberg to explain how those areas could be made more interesting. Chair Nagler reiterated Commissioner Allen's comment and noted the landscape around Kottinger Gardens really adds relief and interest to the design of the buildings. He was struck in the workshop and in the revised plans and referred to Page A.3.1. He said the expanse of wall to the left of the corner, the lawn seems to come up to the building and there is no visual separation between those two such that the wall is not hidden or broken up. As a result, the building takes on an expansiveness that is not as interesting as the look at Kottinger Gardens. Mr. Fehlberg replied, commenting on the maturity of landscape at Kottinger Gardens and the potential for the proposed landscape plan over time. Ms. Hagen clarified, stating the planned shrubs and groundcover are not shown in the rendering provided, but she clarified there will be substantial shrubs adjacent to the building as well as flowers and grass areas. Mr. Beaudin explained there is not a detailed planting plan at this time and if this is something supported by the Commission as the project moves forward a condition could be added to address concerns. Commissioner Allen acknowledged the potential for landscaping to address her concerns and asked the applicant if any other ideas or options were considered to enhance the plan further, such as arbors or vines. Mr. Fehlberg explained they are working with the unit layout to create some economies of scale from an economics point of view which play into the design of the building and beyond this. They believe the building has a lot of break-up and articulation that fits the residential DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 24, 2018 Page 2 of 3