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concurred with Councilmember Rader, adding that a corner space invites the public in and that <br /> its placement will be a major point in the discussion of the development. Councilmember Kepple <br /> spoke to how the purpose of the community space should inform its placement. For <br /> programming the space for commercial outdoor dining purposes, she stated she saw Leininger's <br /> point. However, from the perspective of a non-profit programmer, she believed the configuration <br /> would imply an extra invitation would be required. She suggested engaging with Lakewood <br /> Alive and the Lakewood Arts Festival for their input. Councilmember Baker stated he is 51% for <br /> having the space on the corner, citing that most ambulances go to Fairview Hospital instead of <br /> the health center. He stated that the determination on the public plaza placement should become <br /> clearer with the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review processes, which will <br /> solicit public comment. He noted the push and pull between public and private uses for the site. <br /> Councilmember Baker spurred discussion on the parking available on the site. He cited the $13 <br /> million cost to build the parking garage, understanding its necessity and city obligations to <br /> provide it. He suggested that the city's agreement with the Cleveland Clinic to provide parking <br /> for its health center employees be restructured to free up spaces. He noted the presence of a <br /> nearby underutilized parking garage on the north side of Detroit where Clinic employees could <br /> park and walk across the street to their offices. He stated a belief that the city needs to be able to <br /> leave this site so it can get more of out of it eventually. He spoke to how a parking deck on <br /> Euclid Ave. in downtown Cleveland was built in anticipation of further vertical construction, <br /> which eventually lead to downtown apartments being built on top of it 12 years later once market <br /> conditions improved. He added that Council needs to know the cost of further vertical <br /> construction on the site. In regard to the Curtis Block building, he stated it serves as a reminder <br /> of an institution that was a tremendous economic driver for the city for over 100 years, bringing <br /> in $1.1 million in income taxes per year. This project brings $600,000 - $700,000 annually in <br /> income taxes and Councilmember Baker stated that the Council has a fiduciary duty to increase <br /> that number. The more density the project has, the more people it has. Director Leininger stated <br /> that Planning &the developer have looked at providing additional density, which causes that <br /> financing gaps to get bigger. He suggested the only way to close the gap would be for the city to <br /> put hard cash into the project, as going deeper into the ground water cost needs to be carried. He <br /> cited that the project is strained by what the market can offer it, adding that the project is already <br /> pushing the envelope on retail, as it may be above what can be absorbed on the market side. Mr. <br /> Leininger concluded with his belief that the developer and city have put together a project that is <br /> balanced, physically feasible, market feasible, and with assistance from governments, financially <br /> feasible. Councilmember Baker follow up and requested a figure for what it would take to build <br /> a vertical parking deck. Director Leininger stated Lakewood Hospital funds would not close the <br /> gap and that he would work with the developer to get a figure. <br /> Councilmember Kepple asked what steps might be implemented to offset the carbon footprint of <br /> the garage and whether electric vehicle (EV) chargers would be used. Mr. Sobczak answered that <br /> there would be EV chargers in the garage, with their location within it being undetermined. <br /> Discussion ensued about 3 bedrooms units and where they would fit into the project. They're <br /> likely to be more programmed into the 4 and 5 story buildings, as the 3 story building is 50% 1 <br /> and 2 bedroom units. Councilmember Kepple asked whether the structures would be ADA <br /> compatible. CASTO representatives stated that they're required to have fully accommodated <br /> ADA units and ADA accessible one by the Fair Housing Act. 2% of the units have be type A, <br /> 4 <br />