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housing fees. They would be subject to the rate applicable at the 'me they took out a building permit. Chairman Hovingh called attention to Page 8 in regard to the te of the agreement with respect to any possible water rationing. He noted that in the case of Hacienda Business Park their development agreement was also 15 years. He recalled that Council had changed that to 13 years on the ground they did not want to encumber the dev oper unduly. Mr. Swift noted that the length of term is subject to change. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Robert Eynck, of Taubman Companies, 200 East Long Lake R ,Bloomfield Hills, MI 48013 represented the application. He stated that he has no probl m with the conditions of the Development Agreement and thanked the City Manager, City ttorney and Mr. Swift for working closely with them. He noted that their architect, manage , and attorney were also present to answer any questions. He recalled that Mr. Naggar, S nior Vice President of Architecture, and Mr. Clifford, attorney, had been with the com y 20 years ago when planning first began. Commissioner Michelotti noted that her only concern would be th t if any parking structures should be built, particularly on the west side, that they not becom obtrusive, but be as pleasing as possible, especially if it becomes a three-level structur. However, she realized the design of any possible parking structures would be subject to eview by the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. Avner Naggar, architect, Taubman Company, 601 Gateway Blvd, Suite 1200, South San Francisco, noted that parking structures have advantages and disa vantages. He felt that in this case additional parking structures would be necessary in orde to maintain the required ratio of parking spaces. He noted that the number of spaces cond tioned is a number they are comfortable with. He said they do not wish to build more p king area than needed, but wished to maintain sufficient parking to support the area. He sai that people like to keep their cars cool by staying in a parking structure. A rendering of plan for parking was displayed for review. Chairman Hovingh questioned Mr. Naggar as to whether there w uld be an elevator in the parking structure to accommodate the handicapped, in addition to urb ramps. Mr. Naggar stated there would definitely be an elevator and curb ramps; also oting that state law requires these items be installed. In response to Chairman Hovingh's question, Mr. Naggar replied that it would take about six months to add a deck to a structure. They would build a structur during a slow period of business at the mall and quit in early November to avoid the holi ay period. Chairman Hovingh further addressed the appearance of any futu parking structures and would want setbacks at least twice the height of the building, fro the road. Mr. Naggar assured Chairman Hovingh they would do everything they could t make the parking Planning Commission Minutes August 26, 1992 Page 10