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� _ Attachment G ;�� 'Ihv (Jn'hanl Neighbarhood Open House; February 19, 2009 @ 6:00-7:OOpm The Skating Center; Fireside Room The Orchard Senior Active Living Development Open House / Meeti+re No�es (2-19-091: Representatives from Station 19 Archilects (Tim Johnson and Richard Brownlee) and Art Mueller werc present. The approximate attendance was 20 neighbors from the Midland Grove and the Perriswood neighborhoods. Staff from Station 19 Architects and M Mueller were available and answcred questions regarding the revised project, but initially focused on letting people know the basics of the revised proposal. The 4'� Floor has been eliminated to allow 3-stories; �he unit count has been reduced from 77 to 55 units, and the building ends on the south and west sides have shifted in to meet the required multi-family setbacks. Easel boards were used to show site plans, elevations, aeria] representations; and residents were engaged as they entered the room. The open house dialogue was very civil and respectful. informal discussion focuscd on various aspcets of thc project, and ranged from tra�c impacts, revised unit count, height reduc�ion, deusity and revised building setbacks. Informal discussion with various neighbors indicated concerns about: -Treating the east side of the building with special features to mitigate visual impacts -Colors and materials -Blending in more with adjacent residential -Request for additional signage to reduce speeds -Tra�c inerease along Midland Grove Rd -Request for landscaping to increase screening on NE and East sides -1'ransplant evergreens -Discussion about keeping 2"' drive on Midland Grove Road -Discussion about access to site from County Rd B -Fire/Safety aspects of building; clearance on north side of bld� -Balcony usage Neighbor Steve Enzler and another adjacent neighbor remain concerned about the impact to their properties. Enzler focused on what the development will look like from his kitchen pantry, which faces toward the wesL The I-story height reduction and the 97- foot distance were discussed and whether or not this mitigated his concems about sunlight, building mass, etc. Discussion about traffic impacts were discussed by several par[ies, and the Architects conveyed [hat the additional development would generate I cat every 4-5 minutes during peak usage. Some residents sull indicated their concern for traffic and high speeds at the intersections.