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

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business these days. Potential tenants go through a very thorough screening process — background, credit, criminal and work history, and they deny people all the time. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if other complexes that have apartments of similar size are more effective than those with no two bedrooms, if it changes demographics in marketing. Mr. Nolan replied no, it makes it easier because studios equal less occupancy. Although parking Code has the same requirements, two per unit, studios will not have the same number of cars so the problem is less with fewer occupants. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there will be occupancy limits on studios versus one bedroom. Mr. Nolan replied sure, one tenant in every apartment is preferred. However, the federal government has family discrimination rules so in a one bedroom they have to take two occupants if they both apply and meet the requirements. He added he is not sure if they have to take two occupants in a studio but if they have to they will. Commissioner Thompson asked if they manage any buildings with amenities on the first floor such as those proposed. Mr. Nolan replied yes, others have Wi-Fi cafes, fitness centers, theaters and game rooms. Commissioner Thompson asked the process that will be in place, noting that one gap is that the Commission has not seen all of the plan details. She asked how they will manage the first floor and access within, noting that even with security it would be easy for non- residents to enter. Mr. Nolan replied they do this for every project they have. They have hours, and amenities are not open 24/7, for example the fitness center would be closed up by 10 pm. The person on duty would lock these facilities and empty out any one using them. He added they have close to 400 employees and do this all the time and there are no problems with the police department. If a person doesn't do their job they will be replaced. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there will be an onsite manager. Mr. Nolan replied yes, during business hours then others during non-business hours. Commissioner Holewa asked if they were going for the certification the officer outlined. Mr. Nolan replied yes, that it is in the conditions. Commissioner Hames referenced Condition 13 wording "shall participate" and requested it read "become certified" to ensure intent. Mr. Nolan replied they would accept. Commissioner Hames noted the proposed security system and asked if it involves a push button code and if not how it works. Mr. Nolan replied they need to have a security company come and look at the building and provide what is the best measure. Some buildings have keys or key cards. He added he is not sure the building will have an intercom system, that they may have a callboard in the secure area. As a lot of people don't have landlines they would need to call in via cell phone. If they have a buzzer system guests can be buzzed in otherwise residents will have to come down.