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Mrs. Hoff- Smith requested clarification as to how many units would be built as the new plans show 100 and past plans showed 130 units. Mr. Berardi reviewed that there would be a total of 130 units. The independent living side of the building along the back right side of the building is 100 units and the two story side of the building which will be assisted living would house 30 units. Mr. Yager questioned the use of the rear turn-around. Mr. Berardi advised that it could be used for RTA, small deliveries and for step-van pickups for the' residents it would also accommodate ambulance pickups as well residents moving in and out of the units. Mr. Yager reviewed that the chiller, generator, transformer, and dumpster areas were scattered throughout the rear site and questioned if it could all be placed within the brick dumpster enclosure or in one consolidated area. Mrs. Hoff-Smith said that Planning Commission requested the retention pond include an irrigation system but the plans do not show that it was added. The Commission was unanimous on requesting a retention pond with an irrigation system, walking paths as well as benches for the residents. Mr. Bohlmann questioned if there were any restrictions regarding the sanitary sewer easement requiring the retention or detention system not being below the level of the lake. If it was sealed and accessible from either one of the sides for access there should be no problem of having an irrigated pond as requested. Mrs. Hoff-smith requested that some type of landscaping be placed along the walkways and around the outside benches. Commissioners and applicants discussed reasons for car-ports versus garages for the independent living residents. The Commission asked the applicants to provide more detailed information on the pros and cons of carports versus garages as well as a more detailed elevation of the carport for the next meeting. Planning Commission requested the applicant provide a sidewalk to the adjacent church for the residents and to replace the existing sidewalks along Lorain Road. Mr. Berardi said it was their intent to combine the generator and transformer in the area near the chiller but the dumpster area could not be moved. For the most part the mechanical equipment would be housed in a rear section of the center three-story unit. The retention pond was reshaped to follow the shape of the sidewalks and the engineer is still working on adding some type of irrigation system to the pond. Mr. Newberry the Project Engineer, with Thorson Baker & Associates reviewed that they were still researching whether or not there would be a detention or retention pond as it was not finalized. He is also studying whether the elevation would allow the area to be properly drained or if there would have to be a pond. As shown now the sides of the basin are about 6-feet high, and could accommodate a pond. Mr. Newberry indicated that he would look into the commission's request for a retention pond and would know for sure within the next two weeks if it would be possible. He reviewed that the monument signs would not be self illuminated but would be illuminated by a ground light and there would be no wall signs on the buildings. Mr. Berardi agreed to add landscaping and garden type path lights along the walking paths. Mr. Berardi agreed to look at adding sidewalks to the church along the back, but advised that due to the slop of the site sidewalks would not be added from the front to Lorain Road and the existing sidewalks along Lorain would be replaced during construction. Planning Commission recominendations: • The Commission would prefer the building moved 15 feet to the east which would eliminate the 13-foot west side yard setback but would then create approximately, a12-foot east side yard setback variance. • The Commission felt that the 15 foot variance for a building too close to the right of way should be granted as it was the only way to alleviate the Metro Park issue. 3