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~ Florence Nerton, 462 St. Mary Street, stated that even though she i a senior and has lived there for 60 years, she felt that 13 units would be a more feasible gure. She felt parking Spaces should be closer to the units for ease in carrying in groceri ,with more spaces available. She also commented that the leaves from the area blow' to her yard. She questioned where an ambulance might park, if one was needed on e site and if the elevator is large enough to accommodate a gurney. In essence, she felt the roject density was too great. Gary Schwaegerle, 189 W. Angela, said he is not speaking for or ainst the project; however, he is concerned about how the appearance might affect th downtown area, even though some people do not consider Division Street as being down wn. He showed pictures to the Commission of various homes in the nearby area of the p sed project. He felt that the project was a very large one that would visually impact the do ntown area. He thought the architect might add some "gingerbread", turrets, bay windows, tc. to make the exterior more attractive and blend in with the adjacent areas. In particular, he felt the end units needed more articulation. Mr. Madden responded to Mr. Schwaegerle, noting that in respon to staff's request they had added more articulation to the end units. He felt the project attractive as it is presently designed. In response to Ms. Nerton, Mr. Madden noted that the elevator is large enough to accommodate a gurney. He added that the fruit trees th t she had been concerned about have been removed from the plan. ~ Commissioner Horan asked if all the bathrooms would be equipped to accommodate handicapped. Mr. Madden answered in the affirmative. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Hovingh said he would like to condition the project affordability for seniors and felt that parking was inconsistent with rents that might be ex ted from a moderate income class of people. He was also concerned with the location f the parking lot in relation to Units 1 and 2. He would also want the project conditio ed to supply several grocery carts for use; he also felt that the residents would have to 0 too far to the trash container. In response to Chairman Mahern's question as to whe r the end units should be one-story units, Commissioner Hovingh replied that if the project uld be tied to affordability for low income people, reducing the end units to one tory might make that impossible, and he would prefer the affordability over one unit. If the project is going to rent at fair market rates, he had no problem eliminating some units With the latter concept, he would have no problem with going down to even 13 its and have the parking consistent with the units. ~ Commissioner Michelotti basically agreed with most of Commissio er Hovingh's comments regarding affordability. However, she felt there should be some of carport or shelter, at least on some of the parking spaces. She would only support the roject as far as the higher density is concerned that it be conditioned for seniors only and tha this be in the deed; and Minutes Planning Commission February 12, 1992 Page 7