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size. Commissioner Boerigter noted his other focus transitioning from wetland to residential, and opined that he would have, a tough time supporting the project as t proposed, given the neighbor commen�ts and the mass and height of the building. ,C�olmmisisioner Doherty noted that United had origi'nally included twin homes, but to put the road and access to the park In place, they had compromised. Commissioner Boerigter further noted that there were access problems to the park. with other sketches provided, and while not within the purview of ht Planning Commission and th-eir consideration lof land use issues, expressed concern that the applicant was now considering requesting public financing assistance for the � proj&.-A. Commissioner Martinson noted her indecision on the application, recognizing that the appl'icant was known for their �beautifully maintained and well-managed proiperties; noted the public purplose served by, the project in providibg senior housing. However, Commissioner Martinson expressed concern with the large mass • the building compared to adjoining single-family homes and neighborhood characteristics; and opined that traffic impacts and increased volumes weren't well thought out. Commissioner Doherty reiterated hi's lack of support for the project as presented. MOTION Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Bakeman to recommend APPROVAL of the PRELIMINARY PILAT, creating one (1) lot for a senior cooperative and provision of a, public road Mia. dedication of right-o-f-way) or a private road (via provision of an easerrient, for United Properties, in ,cooperation with the Frieda Schuitz Family (property owner to allow the development of a m-ulti-story 913-unit senior cooperative at 3008 and 3010 Cleveland Avenue- amended tolincludei conditions I , as conditioned in 11.0 in detailof staff report dated June 6, 20017. Commissioner Bakeman offered a friendly amendment to the motion to a inclu.de the two (2.) additional conditions previously, referred to by staff. City Planner Paschke advised Commissioners, if they were not inclined to support all components of the proposed application, that they not support any of the applications currently before the Commission, as they were all integrated, and the Commission could consider, a motion to deny all three components at one time; based on thei'r findings for denial. Bakeman seconded — will vote in favor this is isolated piece from rest of TL — different from rest of property; always been considered to be housing,, don't, care for specific seni . or coop there — do like publiG road connected with it — Commissioner Doherty withdrew his motion. 1 r Ile • a 0 21 41 r a • A A A I ML AK