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PLANNING COMMISSION Page 17 4/13/83 Commissioner Doherty indicated he just plain doesn't like the change from garages to carpots and that if the matter hadn't been appealed by City Council, he would have appealed it. He said garages are needed for storage and the security of vehicles. Commissioner Getty felt that a van might be better served by a carport as such vehicles do not fit into standard garages. Chairperson Lindsey asked if the applicant would have any problem in having the units stay as rentals for five, seven or ten years. Steve Morgan, the applicant, addressed the Commission. He said they feel that the markets in this area are conducive to rental units as there just isn't enough housing. He stated that for the small amount of added rent involved in a three bedroom unit, it doesn't really substantiate the extra bedroom. Commissioner Doherty asked Mr. Morgan if he had projects like this in the East Bay. rZr. Morgan Concerning parking, he stated the garages would storage and that cars would be parking in spots for parking causing some problems. He said thi his experience in other developments. The public hearing was closed. done any other said he has not. be used for not designated s is based on Mr. Swift indicated that we need a clarification from the developer as to whether or not he just plans to build the apartments and abandon the tentative map and not file a final map. He said if the map is abandoned, there would not be a need for the CC&R's and their reference could be eliminated as a condition. He stated if, on the other hand, the applicant wishes to file a final map, he would not later have to go through the City's condominium conversion process at the time he wished to sell the units. He further indica- ted that, from a Building Division standpoint, it also makes a difference as to whether or not these are condominiums or apartment units. He asked the applicant for clarification on this matter. Mr. Owyoung stated they wished to continue with the tentative map and build to condominium standards, but would like to defer the CC&R submittal. Mr. Morgan didn't have any problems with recording the CC&Rs at the time of filing the final map but they do not wish to record the final map prior to construction of the complex. Mr. Swift explained the local subdivision ordinance which allows for a maximum of two one-year extensions. Mr. Morgan says there are IRS problems if you file a final map as condominiums. He said it would make them 'dealers' and the tax structure is different than that of apartment units.