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~ (4) A curb and gutter will also be installed which should further p event accidents. (5) He felt that traffic was definitely not an issue. Commissioner Michelotti responded to a comment that the residen might be increased beyond the 90 residents. She pointed out that the applicant is only licensed for 90; should she wish to go beyond that number, further state requirements wou d have to be cleared. Commissioner Hovingh discussed with Mr. Swift Condition 2 of E hibit A concerning the statement that at least 25 percent of the on-site parking spaces sho d be unused at anyone time. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED. Commissioner McGuirk asked staff what kind of evaluation would be done in the six month period. Mr. Swift replied they would be looking at the delivery sc edules; traffic changes would be monitored; the parking would be monitored as well as th number of trips made with the van. All traffic accidents on Mohr Avenue would be tab ated; and the neighbors would be contacted to give their impressions. Commissioner Horan commented that all the pros and cons have b n heard on the application. He estimated that by not allowing the residents to hav cars they could eliminate about 50 car trips per day. He stated that the City desperately n s a facility such as the ~ proposed project and that he urges Council to support the applicati n at 90 residents, as he did. He also urged staff to point out to the Council that 90 reside ts at the offset is feasible. Commissioner McGuirk stated that he also supported the applicati when it originally came before them as 90 residents and will do so again. He added that h feels more comfortable with the project now that residents will not have cars, and did not eel that traffic should be an issue. Chairman Mahern agreed with both Commissioners Horan and Mc uirk's support of the project. She felt the project is badly needed in the City and that e Council should be urged to support it at 90 residents. She noted that she and Commissione s Michelotti and Hovingh had gone to the Council meeting and were totally shocked when th y changed the conditions of approval. She added that she is not even in favor of staffs rec mmendation that the project start out at 70 residents and possibly go to 90 after a six-m nth evaluation period. She supported going with the original proposal of 90 residents wi no waiting period. Commissioner Michelotti agreed with the above comments. She a ded that when she visits her mother-in-law in a similar facility with 300 residents that the king lot is nearly always empty. Furthermore, she did not agree with Council's decision to not allow autos for the residents and would favor at least three car spaces for residents w 0 might have cars. She felt that Council should be urged to allow 90 residents at the offse of the project. Minutes Planning Commission January 22, 1992 Page 5