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Commissioner Hovingh feels this project is important to the City, but has trouble with the fact that it will be for seniors only. He views this as a step forward for affordable housing for seniors and feels there is opportunity for compromise to reduce some of the second-story elements. Commissioner McGuirk stated he visited the Finns and Mr. Glanville, and saw the impact on the Finn yard. He agrees that the Finns will be walled in by the proposed project. This is Commissioner McGuirk's biggest concern. He would like a reduction in units in this area, which would also help with the parking situation. He would also like to see some compromise for the Glanville lots, however, he is not in favor of two-story houses backing up to one-story apartments. He likes the project except for the impact on the perimeter residents. He wants to provide some mitigation to allow a single story home to enjoy life next to a high density project. Commissioner McGuirk observed that seniors like to get out of the house and do things; he is not concerned that the project does not incorporate many recreational amenities. Commissioner McGuirk recommended the applicants work further with the neighbors and staff. Chairman Lutz feels the project is good and still supports the project. He noted the many significant issues discussed by the applicant and public testimony, such as smaller courtyards will work to maintain the revised setback, Mr. Madden was willing to work with the Finns and Ms. Wilson. Chairman Lutz feels something must be done to maintain the livability of the Finn home. He feels there is sufficient willingness for compromise to approve this application. Mr. Iserson suggested two options the Commissioners could take: (1) condition the application to reflect their desires, or (2) continue the application to further review the applicant's changes to the site plan. PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED The Commission asked Mr. Madden to state his preference of having a vote taken or having the application continued for further work. Mr. Madden stated his preference to have the Commission vote on this project tonight and not continue it to a future date. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Hovingh motioned, seconded by Commissioner Dove, finding that the proposed land use change and proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment, and recommending approval of the Negative Declaration prepared for Case GPA-95-02/PUD-95-06. Planning Commission Minutes Page 15 November 29, 1995