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City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 10 of 13 lower street facing structure percentage, removing the requirement for 50-foot separation between private drive aisles, and allowing a 10-foot rear setback for the carports instead of the 20-foot setback requirements. Manager Ritchie noted the Special Review Uses being requested. Councilmember Brown asked for clarification on vacating the easements. Manager Ritchie responded that due to the reconfiguration of the property, the existing easements don't work requiring the current easements to be vacated, so the new easements can be approved. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked for help in understanding the maximum density waiver for the property. Manager Ritchie answered that if the entire DELO property is considered, the density is less than 28 units per acre. Councilmember Most wanted to know if the traffic study was the same study that was provided to Planning Commission or is this a new study and when was it completed. Manager Ritchie stated it is a new study that was completed in late June / early July. Although the study was done while school was not in session, a factor was applied to account for traffic during a normal school day. Sean Murphy with LCP Development, made a brief applicant presentation on the project. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked several questions regarding the proposal. In response, Mr. Murphy noted that there would be 8 units split between the two multi -unit buildings, which would have finishes comparable to the market rate units. There would be four or five electric vehicle charging areas available. The small commercial space would be smaller than most Starbucks, but a small office or coffee shop would be possible. The size would not support a restaurant or any other higher use business. Public Comments Josh Cooperman, resident, stated he is generally supportive of this development as it is a good location that is walkable to downtown, it is on land that is being redeveloped, and has affordable housing. He stated he is generally supportive of higher density developments as they are more sustainable. Sherry Sommer, resident, asked Council to deny the application due to the increase in density. This is right by a school and has a lot of traffic. She doesn't support increasing population in this area. Lindsay Denault, resident, stated she is concerned about the additional density, the impacts on neighbors, and the increase in traffic at a corner (Cannon and Griffith) that already has a high number of accidents.