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Director Leininger announced updates and changes to the site that have taken place in response to feedback from Planning Commission, Council, and the community. They include: • 20 additional units added to the amenities building • The two single family homes replaced by 7 townhomes for purchase He emphasized that the Planning Commission is looking at the site from a macro-level and considering things such as massing, setbacks, separations, landscape elements and pedestrian connectivity. Director Leininger shared Planning Commission's feedback on the parking garage. The Commission is debating the pros and cons of a greenway belt to border the garage verses installing a liner building of residential units. The Commission asked CASTO to prepare plans for a liner building, so that this may be more fully discussed. Director Leininger acknowledged that the units within the liner building will be the least desirable and may necessitate additional parking. Various options were displayed to demonstrate potential public art outside the garage. Director Leininger reported on Planning Commission and ABR discussions regarding the Curtis Block and the community space. Conversations about both are ongoing, with pros and cons of different options being discussed. In response to a question about accessibility, Director Leininger reported that CASTO is continuing to search for ways to create more accessibility. He explained that increased accessibility may come at the expense of unit diversity. At this time, 76% of the units are ADA accessible. Councilmember Rader inquired as to how much influence, if any, do potential commercial tenants have in the design of the space. Director Leininger replied that the goal of designing the spaces is to maximize flexibility. With the exception of one potential commercial tenant, he noted that most potential tenants will need to see a preliminary plan approved before expressing interest. Director Leininger provided an update on the administration's discussions with Cleveland Clinic regarding parking. Cleveland Clinic will respond to the city after it completes an internal analysis of its parking needs. Cleveland Clinic expressed that it needs the 75 spaces and maybe more but could be open to having them located elsewhere. Councilmember Bullock advocated for additional office space, additional preservation of the Curtis Block and additional details regarding the community space. Regarding the additional details for the community space, Director Leininger explained the iterative process between Planning Commission and ABR, noting that int eh upcoming weeks ABR will be tasked with focusing on the details and design elements, while Planning Commission is looking at the project from the macro level. He assured the Committee that additional design detail will follow from the upcoming public meetings with the public, Lakewood Alive and the Chamber. 3