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believed that the smallest efficiency in assisted living would be about twenty five hundred a month. A two bedroom independent would be about twenty four hundred a month. The smallest independent living unit would be in the high sixteen hundreds a month and neither would include the use of the carport. Mr. Murtaugh reviewed that in an assisted living facility such as this the goal is to create a senior community which encourages the seniors to spend time with each other so they do not isolate themselves. The few smaller rooms that they provide are to enable someone of a very low income an opportunity to live in the facility. Regarding walking paths along the back to the property that is something they would like to do and will take it to heart. Mr. Bohlmann. said he did not know why the applicant could not meet the new proposed code pertaining to the minimum square footage of the 8 units in question. Mr. Berardi suggested the 8 units in question only represented a total of 7% of the total units within the building. He reviewed that the matter was a cost consideration and at this time he was not sure how it would affect the project. He advised that the project would receive no subsidies from anybody so what ever additional costs are placed on the project would end up getting paid by those living in the building. The bottom line is they are trying to create a community within the City which is truly affordable for the Cities seniors. Ms. Wenger asked if the applicants could use square footage from those units which are over the minimum square footage so the overall square footage of the building would not be affected. She advised the applicants that the Commissioners were adamant that all units at least meet the minimum square footage required by the pending legislation. Mr. Berardi advised that he was not sure how but he would look at making some adjustments to add at least 15 feet to the smaller units bringing them up to 320 square feet. Mr. Murtaugh questioned if the commission was requesting that the 8 units which would not meet the new code be adjusted to meet the minimum 350 square feet. Mr. Lasko advised that the pending legislation states that an assisted living unit must be a minimum square footage to maintain the quality of life which the City has deemed necessary which is 350 square feet. Mrs. Hoff-Smith questioned why the sidewalk and bus stop was located at the assisted living area instead of the independent side of the building. Ms. Wenger reviewed that sidewalks and bus stop were located to accommodate the parcels elevation. Mr. Gareau questioned if the common area of the buildings had a minimum square footage requirement in the new code. Ms. Wenger did not believe so. Mr. Newberry voiced that he did not think RTA would agree to a bus stop at the location as their routes do not exceed Barton Road. Ms. Wenger advised that N.O.C.O.P. would service the applicant's facility and they provide front door service. Mr. Newberry assured the commission the proposal would not require lighting variances nor be any issues with sound decibel readings being higher then code. Resident comments: Mr. Kish questioned if in fact Mr. Bohlmann's request to have the drainage lines inspected had been completed. Along the west side of the site there is a drainage ditch with a low point along Lorain that runs into the ditch to the metroparks. Since Saint Clarence Church was tied into the ditch running in the metro park area it has become a wetland area and has to be sprayed for mosquitoes. He does not believe that the area can handle additional water. He would like to see a new study conducted to make sure the area does not flood. Mr. Rymarczyk questioned if the commission would require guest parking. Ms. Wenger believed that as the pending legislation did not require guest parking the commission may not want to request the additional parking. Commissioners felt that guest parking was not required 8