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Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 January 26,2016 and the biggest concern is the residential parking. He discussed a car sharing program that he is proposing and ways to add additional parking. He stated he did not feel the parking would be a problem, since 50 of the units are 1-bedroom units. He noted that there will also be some low income 1-bedrom units,renting at$600/month,which will allow them to qualify for Tax Increment Financing(TIF). Discussion followed regarding possible uses at park in this location,such as a boat launch. Also there was discussion of the possibility of creating overflow parking on the lots to the west. Commissioner Thiel stated that he is aware that the biggest issues with this type of housing are dog waste and parking. He stated he could only support the project if they can meet the code for parking. Mr. Hartung stated that the surface parking would be for the retail space and restaurant. Chair Johnson stated that he is supportive of the project and the public green space possibility along the river. He would like to see parking overflow identified on the plan. Mr. Hartung stated that he could do that. Mr. Hartung discussed the energy/green concepts that will be utilized in the project such as the T-studs,geothermal,solar,and car charging stations. He also discussed the concept of including utilities in the rent payment, such as electric,cable,and intemet. Commissioner Johnson asked if it would be possible to purchase property from Spire Bank to provide additional storm water ponding. Mr. Carlton explained the land exchange the city has done with Spire. Mr. Hartung stated that the bank may consider providing the land, since they will be having 92 units of potential customers moving in across the street. Mr. Carlton stated that he could speak with the bank to see if there was any interest. Commissioner Larson-Vito stated she was in agreement the parking plan needed to be addressed. Commissioner Johnson asked if the street was wide enough for parking. Mr. Carlton stated yes,and there may be some opportunity for 45 degree angle parking. Discussion followed regarding present and future traffic patterns in this area. Chair Johnson asked if the Planning Commission could be updated on the Environmental Division and the Parks and Recreation comments on the project. Mr. Carlton stated yes, and the DNR's comments could be provided,as well. Commissioner Thiel stated that he had concerns regarding the parking and that the applicant needed to consider planning for guest parking. Mr. Hartung stated that he will work on the issues discussed before the Planning Commission's review of his application.