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from Lexington Avenue. The "L" shape does not work well except at the Lexington setback. Member Cunningham asked if more parking is available in April 15th plan? (Yes, 2 to 3 spaces). Joan Bierscheid, 1065 Harriet Lane, explained that residents were accepting of the "L" shaped office building placement along Lexington Avenue. Marlene Struve, 1056 Harriet Lane, asked if the design could be two stories with a basement. Developers have said the land is contaminated and no below grade projects can be built. Neighbors were happy with original land use concept and do not understand why the site plan changed. Even a one story (with basement) office building would be better. What is the difference between staff proposal and current proposal? Thomas Paschke explained the differences between the March 4th and the April 15th plans. Nancy Hendrickson, 1020 W. Roselawn, asked if medical office would generate more traffic study. Deb Bloom reviewed traffic studies done by Glen VanWarner ofSEH. The main traffic addition was on Lexington A venue. Ms. Hendrickson said she was concerned about the height and contamination. Thomas Paschke explained the federal requirements for funding and relation to contamination. Dan Billmark explained that HUD is restrictive regarding where HUD Section 8 financing and housing are placed on a site. HUD will not allow a basement dwelling unit. The cost of soil removal and replacement is prohibitive. Brent Thompson stated that a 2-~ story building would require a significant cost in removal of soil because of excavation. Member Cunningham asked if a three-story building was more efficient. Mr. Thompson said three-story rectangle building is much more efficient and his choice of development. Member Wilke asked for clarification of excavation depth (four feet). Brent Thompson explained grading and excavation process. Marlene Struve commented that the Rose Villa Town Home Association supported the staff recommendation of setting the apartment back, but retaining the "L" shape building. Nancy Hendrickson, 1020 W. Roselawn, prefers the office-building setback from Lexington. She liked the apartment layout and asked for details of the shared parking. Thomas Paschke explained the shared parking concepts. Having the office-building setback would reduce headlight glare in Roselawn back yards. Carol Wagner welcomed the second (April 15th) plan. Dick Houk, 1133 Roselawn, expressed concern with reduction of residential theme from the office building. At Highway 36 and Lexington, the office condo does fit in with residences. The building appears too big for the site. The apartment cannot be placed in the southeast comer because of sewer lines. The whole project is too large by comparison to the original convenience gas store. Three stories are too much for this site.