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Regular Planning CommissionMeeting Minutes –Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Page 11 With theCity being involved, Mr. Bilotta noted there were additional controls available 501 and in place; and as suggested by Mr. Paschke, encouraged submission of any concerns 502 to staff.Mr. Bilotta advised that the normal building permit process, as well as the 503 pending Development Agreement as part of the application process, allowed theCity 504 Council the ability to review and approve those plans.As part of the process, Mr. Bilotta 505 assured all that staff would bring forward any outstanding issues that could be added to 506 the Development Agreement.Given the reality of this case, Mr. Bilotta noted that the 507 developer is in a joint venture with the City Council; and expressed his assurance that 508 reasonable mitigation requests would be agreeable to pursue. 509 With the exceptionof the one single-family unit, Chair Boguszewski questioned if the 510 townhome units with shared internal walls would be considered by the City Council to be 511 part of their move-housing future initiative, with a starting sales point of approximately 512 $350,000. 513 Mr. Bilotta confirmed that the initial marketing targets were within that range. 514 In addressing the fence or screening, Mr. Lloyd displayed a plan, as included with the 515 application for Preliminary Plat, showing the intent to provide some screening as the 516 project moved forward. 517 At the request of Member Stellmach, Mr. Lloyd confirmed that there was an existing 518 sidewalk running north from the subject parcel, with applicable curb-cut. 519 Applicant Representativesfrom GMHC 520 Bill Buelow, Construction Manager Bill Buelow and Project Manager Eden Spencer were 521 both present representing GMHC. 522 Mr. Buelow clarified that, since the beginning, the site plan had always shown a 6’ fence, 523 and it remained the intention to follow-through on that based on the results of community 524 input to-date. 525 As an attendee, Member Murphy opined that the open house had been well-conducted 526 by the developer and asked Mr. Buelow how he would summarize the audience input. 527 Mr. Buelow opined it was very positive, especially since revising the plan witheveryone 528 appearing to like this one better than the original; with neighbors only having a few minor 529 questions, and overall supportive of this revised plan. 530 Member Murphy concurred with that synopsis. 531 Chair Boguszewski closed the public hearing at 8:22p.m.; no one spokefor or against. 532 MOTION 533 Member Murphymoved, seconded by Member Cunninghamto recommend to the 534 City Council approval of the proposed PRELIMINARY PLATby Greater 535 Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) for properties addressed as 2325 and 536 2335 Dale Street, and 657, 661, 667, and 675 Cope Street; based on the comments 537 and findings contained the project report dated July 1, 2015. 538 Ayes:7 539 Nays: 0 540 Abstentions: 0 541 Motion carried. 542 Chair Boguszewski noted that this item is tentatively scheduled for consideration and 543 action by the City Council at their July 20, 2015 meeting. 544 Recess 545 Chair Boguszewski recessed the meeting at 8:24 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:30 p.m. 546