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Mr. Bocian also discussed the site plan concerns, including: • Potential long distances from units to parking lots; • Need to replace park parking; • Eliminating the Regalia House and related parking; • Potential shared parking for the development and the park; and • Resident concerns regarding redevelopment in general, based on the fact some buildings will be multi-story and potentially have visual impacts on surrounding properties. Potential site plan changes and issues identified by the Task Force included: • Retain or replace existing park parking. Currently the park has 12 dedicated parking spaces, and Regalia House has 10; • Improved and consolidated tenant parking configuration; • Develop a more clustered building design, creating more "communities" within the development; • Study vehicular access through the development; • Make the community building more accessible to the public; • Evaluate the potential of three (3) stories, to minimize the footprint; and • Identify public parking for the community building. The Commission was advised that the Task Force was requesting comments on the proposed site plan, with the understanding that it is not final, regarding: • The potential for a joint use community building in lieu of the Regalia House; • Joint access to the park and development through a shared drive; • The potential for a shared park/development visitor parking lot; • The overall compatibility/impact of the proposed development with Kottinger Village Community Park. Commissioner Pentin advised that, as the Commission's representative on the Task Force, he had been attending meetings for the past couple of years. The reason for the proposed footprint is that it provides the ability to phase the project and move residents within the phases. Commissioner Pentin asked Mr. Bocian about Scenario 6, and whether this option was not under consideration. He felt it offered more compatibility with the park. Mr. Bocian advised that the Task Force's direction had been to bring the proposed scenario to the Commission and ask for its direction. Commissioner Pentin expressed concerns with the proposed mix-use of the clubhouse that would replace Regalia House in Scenario 4.1, and thought it would be difficult to tell seniors they could not use the facility because it was needed for City programs. Commissioner Dibiase had questions regarding the amount of time Regalia House is used. Mr. Wolfe advised that the City uses it for drama rehearsals and for classes, and that it had recently been used by the Veterans groups while the Veterans Memorial Building was being renovated. It is used mainly in the afternoons and evenings, approximately 60% of available time. Commissioner Kummer confirmed with staff that the plan being reviewed was conceptual. Mr. Wolfe agreed that it was, but stated that this was the preferred Alternative of the Task Force. Commissioner Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 11, 2007 Page 3