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In response to Commissioner McGuirk, the recreation room is one apartment unit without the room partitions; it has a kitchen, a bathroom and seating capacity for 36. The patio is larger with a seating capacity of 36 people. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Dove noted for the record that he spoke with Messrs. Madden, Plisskin and Goldsworthy. He also concurred that all senior housing facilities have lengthy waiting lists, one reason why people don't even bother to put their name on the list. In his personal knowledge of visiting senior citizen facilities in association with the Assisted Living Care project, he advised that most places do not offer covered parking, and most offer a parking ratio of less than one space to one unit. He also believes the noise of the train will be less of a problem to the seniors because of common poor hearing problems. Commissioner Hovingh noted he is concerned about approving the General Plan and then having the proposed project fail, however, he will approve both the General Plan amendment and the PUD development and design review. Commissioner Wright believes there are enough safeguards to assure the General Plan is changed back if the proposed project does not materialize. He also supports the General Plan amendment. Commissioner McGuirk stated he likes the project because the seniors will be able to afford a nice community. He does not support staff's suggestion of a perimeter pathway. The community room is a nice amenity and he would also recommend the applicant apply for City waivers. Commissioner McGuirk would also want the General Plan land use designation changed back if the senior housing project is not constructed. Commissioner Barker asked if a standard exists for amenities in a complex of this size. Mr. Iserson stated there is no standard or requirement for amenities for a high density project. She supports the covered carport and feels a wall similar to the adjacent properties is sufficient. Chairman Lutz is also comfortable changing the General Plan to High Density Residential. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hovingh, finding the proposed land use change would not have a significant effect on the environment, recommending approval of the Initial Study and Negative Declaration, and recommending to the City Council approval of Case GPA-95-02 to amend the General Plan Land Use designation for this site from "Medinm Density Residential" to "High Density Residential." Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 October 25, 1995