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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Questions of Applicant: Baskett asked if they had yet been able to decide whether the units would be made permanently affordable. Reis said that they had not decided this yet. Bangs asked if there were any other variances being requested. Cline -Gibson referred back to the five modifications that were covered during the staff presentation. Bangs asked if there was any concern about rear access to the lots. Cline -Gibson said that there was nothing in the code to prohibit this, and that staff decided this was the best option as opposed to an access easement. Moline asked if the inclusionary housing ordinance applied to this subdivision. Hirt said no. Public Comment: Jean Morgan, resident, said that she had some concerns about the proposed setbacks. She was also concerned that new residents would park on Park St, and noted the limited space for parking. Her particular concern was for the smaller lot that was off of the alley. Cyndi Bodell, resident, said that she had some concerns about setbacks and about wanting to preserve the character of the neighborhood. She would have also liked to have seen the units be set aside as permanently affordable. Applicant Closing Statement: Hartronft said that their initial intent was to match setback of the outlot cabins so that they would fit in with the neighborhood. However, due to neighborhood opposition, the opted to instead move to standard setbacks. As a result, they were not requesting any setback waivers. He also noted that they were asking for maximum number of units allowed within the Old Town Overlay District. Regarding parking, he said that the City could pursue parking restrictions for the area if they felt it were necessary, though this would be more of a public works issue. He added that they did not anticipate parking in the alley, and that there were also two on -site parking spaces for each lot. Staff closing statement: Cline -Gibson noted staff did not anticipate the need for on -street parking spaces given the provided off-street spaces. Commissioner Discussion: Baskett said that she liked the proposal and appreciated that it would be respectful of the neighborhood context. She was in support.