8B, Planning Case 12-009 - 1201 County Road E Reuse Proposal

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Visitors and security. All buildings need to have controlled access; some barrier and locking system. He stated that Mr. Davidson explained there would be a doorman in charge of letting visitors in the building after being notified by the resident. A concern is the empty space, if a large section of the building is empty while half of the building is not, preventive measures need to be taken — areas locked off, cameras, et al. When asked the positions of the cameras, if they are videotaping or monitored, he was told they would be monitored, so not, reactive. He expressed concern over the ability for one staff person to act as doorman, effectively monitor cameras, tour the building, and respond to issues as they arise. Security staff. He was told there would be 24-hour staff. Number of security personnel. When the question was asked if the person manning the front door and cameras and the person doing building tours would be the same person he did not receive an answer. He noted this would be physically impossible for one person to do. Chair Larson asked for clarification that when letting people in by security personnel, security would be called by residents. So if a person is coming to visit they would call the resident and the resident would then call the security desk. Deputy Eastham replied that is correct and that he did not know how a resident would know a guest is coming. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Zimmerman asked what the requirements would be if the building were to become a certified crime prevention building. Deputy Eastham replied that the manager and any accessory staff would need to go through the program. Also, a survey of the property would be done involving having to have jam doors, deadbolts, peepholes with a 180-degree view, lighting throughout the exterior and interior, and any site line issues caused by trees, bushes et al resolved. After passing, there needs to be two meetings a year, one business and one social. The survey is renewed annually. Commissioner Hames asked if the property is not ready for the survey does the building receive approval only when completed or off of the plans. Deputy Eastham replied it has to be eyes on; however, the lighting plan, if available, could state if it meets the minimum requirements. Commissioner Hames asked for a description of ground level lighting, if it meant shining down or on the ground. Deputy Eastham replied at ground level, which has to be certified by those who do the lighting plan. Commissioner Hames clarified lighting is measured down below but illuminated by other sources, to which Deputy Eastham replied yes. Chair Larson asked about lighting brightness for any neighbors. Deputy Eastham referenced Walmart, noting that they have three-foot candles and lighting drops off closer to the road and to their property line. Chair Larson commented that without any riearby properties the lighting would not be obtrusive, it is pretty much all commercial. Deputy Eastham replied that there are no citizens nearby. He added that the property has buffer