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Mr. Madden stated that they have other rental properties and find it easier to raise the rents when someone moves out rather than raise it with established tenants. One rent has been raised in the two years because it was underpriced when it was originally rented. In the three or four move-outs the rent has been raised once or twice. Michael Goldsworthy, 5453 Blackbird, stated he is the architect on this project. At staff's recommendation, he changed the landscaping from seven to twelve feet, increased some units so the setbacks are now equal or exceed the Del Valle Manor sethack and added a recreation room with a patio. Additional laundry rooms were added and the number of trash enclosures were increased. He felt the architecture was compatible with the area. He stated there are two issues: train noise at 95 decibels, and common sound noise. The soundwalls in the existing areas range from 9-13 feet and there are some double glazed windows in the projects in the area. He then reviewed the various sound reducing techniques. Mayor Tarvet stated that Eric Flynn had called him and was satisfied with the project. Lan'y Levin, 3178 Weymouth Court, stated he was very much in favor of the project but was sorry to see nine units removed from the original plan. He hoped the project won't be held up while resolving the economic issues. Dorian Glanville, 3069 Chardonnay Drive, owns the five lots that abut the eastern boundary of this project and is President of the Homeowners Association of Del Valle Court. He supports this project at 86 units only. He applauds Mr. Madden for working with them but felt if more units are built it would reopen many issues that have been resolved and the neighborhood would then oppose the project. The neighbors who live on Del Valle Court are concerned with traffic and parking. Right now Del Valle Court is a private street and there is a parking problem with people coming in from Rachel Court next door and other people in the neighborhood. There is concern that there will be worse parking problems when this complex is completed (especially guest parking), so they are requesting that Council direct staff to agree to let them put in a gate on their private street. The street is maintained with their association funds and they are willing to fund and maintain the gate also. Wands Dives, 443 Division Street, supported this project and felt this senior complex is very much needed. Brent Wilcox, 3988 Stanley Boulevard, felt if developers made sure there were neighborhood meetings it would save a lot of time and money. He stated that people usually get used to the train noise after three days. He felt the 24 hour lighted sign in front of the development next to Country Roads was obnoxious. His morn was concerned when she first got the notice due to the high density, but now feels this will be a very good neighbor for the community. Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angels, spoke highly of the project and hoped that City Council will agree. The $160,000 fee to be reimbursed to the City from the Affordable Housing Fund 01/02/96 -7-