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, yards on Barton Road, it could be shifted somewhat to the east thus accommodating the west setback which would encroach a bit more on Metro Parks property, but would not create as much of a problem. Mr. Coury advised that there would be 30 feet on the west property line, Mr. Tallon scaled it out at 28 feet. Mr. Herbster suggested that this building could be straight back without flaring out 6 feet on each side. (Mr. Kaczmar explained something that was not audible). He stated that the building was about 34 feet from grade to the floor line (presumably the Sth floor), 42 feet to where the roof begins, and about 15 feet, or 57 inches to tlie peak. W. Coury explained that the jogs in hallways were for psychological reasons since long, straight halls are intimidating to elderly people and this will create rest areas for them. Mayor Boyle, who had just arrived from another meeting, explained that when they were investigating building this as a city project, several architects had suggested doing this and it is done in other facilities. Seniors with health problems were often overcome with the distance to the other end of the building, this way they would not have to lean against a wall, they could sit in an appropriate place without being embarrassed. It was clarified for Mr. Tallon, that the parking shown on St. Clarence property was not included in their count and that they had 154 total spaces including 171andbanked spaces. Mrs. O'Rourke wondered why there were only 7 handicapped spaces, Mr. Coury stated that if it is necessary, they will add more. Mr. Grace, the property owner to, the west. of this development, objected to the height of the building which will dwarf his structure. He believed that there would be an adverse impact on the two story frame houses on either side. He questioned the 32 feet height that was mentioned and it was clarified that the 32 foot figure was the floor elevation. The construction details were explained to him. He also objected because this build.ing will be 10 feet from his property line and it was clarified that this 10 feet was the bu.ffer, then there would be a 23 foot drive, an 18 foot parking area and an 11 foot walk. He agreed that this would not be as bad, but still would like the larger bu.ilding in the back of the property and the lower one in front. He noted that most of the back abutted the Metro-Parks, and the back yards of the houses on Barton were about 1,000 feet deep. He also questioned if they are building beyond the 500 foot zoning line, and was advised that this property has been rezoned to a Senior Residence and the General Retail zoning line would not apply. He questioned how that would affect his property, and if he would need a rezoning to utilize his whole parceL It was clarified.that the front setback was 110 feet back. Mayor Boyle clarified that this is not residential property, it is commercial property and the house to the east side will be demolished and used for the senior housing by the Church of St. Clarence. He stated that Mr. Grace's property was zoned General Retail, and from the appearance of the building being constructed, he assumed that it was being used as commercial. Mr. Grace responded that his property is being used as a residence for a self employed contractor aud the house to the east is a residence. It was clarified that the zoning is General Retail, but the use is residential. The Mayor stated that this structure is not abutting the residence to the east, it is abutting the blue house and will be part of St. Clarence's senior housing project. Mr. Grace concluded that the St. Clarence project was to be built along with this proposal. Mr. Tallon explained that this was two separate projects, but since the same architect is employed by both developers, they are trying to make them as close as possible. Mayor Boyle clarified certain points. Originally the height of a senior apartment could be seven floors and the codes were changed to four to reduce adverse impact, but if four floors are not eoonomically feasible, the law will have to be changed since there is a need for senior housing. The residents of the independent living u.nits will want to be in front so they can see what is going on. The people in the nursing home need to be secluded: In order to make this feasible, they need the additional units and putting them in the middle, where the ground slopes, was a good solution which is within the intent of the code. The city is negotiating the retention with Metro Parks to dry up tke properties on Barton Road since there is a tremendous flooding problem there, and having the lake is the best way to accomplish it. He advised that the Metro Parks seemed to like the idea. He stated that above ground retention has been accepted by the city previously when it fits in and in this case it fits in aesthetically and will assist the city with an existing problem. It is possible that this might have been 5