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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 2004 Page 6 1 2 Commissioner Jenson noted that in most senior developments the units are separate whereas here 3 they are adjoined. He asked how the senior area of the structure would be isolated from the 4 noise. Mr. Vogel explained that at the separation there would a set of security doors that only the 5 seniors would have access to. He stated that the general occupancy would not be able to get 6 through those doors. He stated that it would help to limit the traffic flow in that area of building. 7 8 Commissioner Jenson asked Mr. Vogel to review the access points to the senior section of the 9 building. Mr. Vogel referenced the site plan layout and reviewed the access points for both the 10 building and garage with the Commission. 11 12 Commissioner Jenson asked if the underground parking for seniors is also separated or blended 13 with the general populace. Mr. Vogel clarified that there is no physical separation between the 14 seniors and the general populace parking. He stated that all underground parking spaces would 15 be assigned and reviewed with the Commission. 16 17 Commissioner Jenson clarified that there are only two access points to the underground parking 18 area. Mr. Vogel confirmed stating that one is located at the southwest corner and the other is 19 located in the middle of the building. He stated that there is also pedestrian access at the 20 southeast comer entrance to the garage. He reviewed the tenant access points with the Commission including all handicap entrances. 23 Commissioner Jenson asked Mr. Vogel how many buildings of this size has his company has 24 built that has less parking. He asked if any of the other developments have had parking issues. 25 Mr. Vogel explained that his company has done several similar projects,with less parking ratio 26 than this development and have had no parking issues. Mr. Moorhouse confirmed and reviewed 27 the various developments with the Commission. 28 29 Commissioner Jenson noted that most if not all of the senior residents would probably want 30 underground parking and asked if this would be an issue. Mr. Moorhouse reviewed the shared 31 parking structure process with Commission. 32 33 Commissioner Jenson clarified the total number of reserved units for the senior portion totals 79 34 and asked if others qualified for the affordable units would this also be made available to seniors. 35 Mr. Moorhouse confirmed stating that the remainder of the units would not be age restricted. He 36 provided the Commission with an overview of the affordability unit ratio stating that it was 37 expressed that affordability units should be made available throughout the building. 38 39 Commissioner Tillman asked for further clarification of the qualification process. Mr. 40 Moorhouse stated that they are currently working with the City on bonding. He explained that 41 the process limits the amount of rent charged based on median income. He reviewed the 42 calculations with the Commission stating that in order to afford living in this development they would have to have a base income of at least $27,000 to afford one of the units. Commissioner 44 Tillman clarified her understanding that in exchange for the bonds, to help with the financing,