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? types of developments for the owners of these buildings to apply for certain types of set asides and rent subsidies, however his development team has chosen not to pursue that avenue. He noted the project may involve some type of federal insurance on the mortgage, however, that will have no bearing on the operations and rent charged in this facility. Mr. McGettrick noted the site plan includes a landscaped driveway and parking will be close to the entrance with a drop off canopy. The floor plan identified on the plan dated May 27, 1998 included a diuing room, large living room, and a commercial kitchen on the first floor in addition to the units. On the second floor an activity room is planned which Mr. McGettrick explained would mainly be used for arts, crafts, and different planned activities. Floor three will have a community room wluch he explained would be used for choir and theater performances. In addition there was a soda shop/gift shop on the first floor and a barber/beauty shop on the second floor. The materials, Mr. McGettrick advised would be residential in class and design which include: glass tile forming the base; sandstone type water table; a masonry unit; a fabric siding; and there will be a medal roof above the hubble or node area but the remainder of the facility will have a shingled roof. Mr. Tallon requested that the architect elaborate on the masonry unit type. Mr. McGettrick coufiiYned the masonry unit would be an eight by eight brick. Mr. Spalding noted there is not an exercise or therapy room available and wondered how people with those types of needs would be accominodated. W. McGettrick covfuYned there are common ar.ea spaces, such as the activity room on the secoud floor which it is anticipated would be utilized for physical activities such as group therapy as well as arts/craft type activities. W. O'Neil elaborated, for residents that are in need of routine physical therapy there will be a massage therapist once a week to offer that type of service, but tlus facility is not meant to be a rehabilitation center. In response to a question from Mrs. O'Rourke, Mr. O'Neil verified some people may stay in this facility for au interun period while recovering from an injury. Mr. Brennan noted the Bradley Road facility is able to coexist with the residential area very well as it is one floor and appears residential in nature. He noted, because there are residents on either side of this proposed development the building looks overpowering. Mr. O'Neil noted reducing it to one story would mean the first floor would have to be expanded. He did not believe this would be in the best interest of the people that will use the facility, as the walking distances would be tremendous. Mr. Tallon questioned the height of the atrium and Mr. McGettrick coufinned it would not exceed the 45 feet wluch is permitted by the code. Mr. Conway noted according to the scale the height is approximately 50 feet which would exceed the code. Mr. Tallon recommended bringing this down so that it is on the roof line. Mr. McGettrick explained the atrium is very close to being in alignment with the roof line, but he believed the pitched roof with the proportions proposed were in keeping with the remainder of the facility. In response to a question from Mr. Tallon, Building Commissioner Conway advised the roof is approximately 38 feet high. Mr. Tallon noted he would like to see the building muted more into the residential area rather than having big statements. Mr. McGettrick was willing to propose a compromise to address the relationship of this proposed development to the residential area, but requested that the commission take into consideration that 60% ofthe building fronts on Brookpark Road. Mr. Tallon noted the landscaping could also be upgraded to accommodate the surrounding residents. In response to a question from Mrs. O'Rourke, Mr. Conway verified parking does comply to the code as they have provided ten parking spaces for help along with the one per suite. He noted some of the parking is landbanked and a few parking spaces are on the residentially zoned land which is permitted with a conditional use permit. Mr. Brennan advised there is an island in the center of the driveway leading to Clague Road and there should not be a sign placed in that location because there are residents on either side of the driveway. In addition, he explained all pole lights should be residential in nature. Mr. McGettrick agreed to comply with Mr. Brennan's recommendations. Mr. Crawl, 4