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Board of Zoning Adjustments Regular Meeting Excerpt of Minute No. 2007-02 (PLN2006-00043) January 18, 2007 Page 2 of5 building with a landing then individual stairs to each unit. The modem architectural style would consist of wood and stucco with different canopy elements and building projections to break up the elevations. Maximum building height would be 31 feet where 50 feet was allowed. Clerestory windows would allow light and privacy and long windows at each end would provide light and a view to the outside. Landscaping would include native, drought resistant plants along the perimeter of the building and planter boxes in the courtyard. This proposal was 20 units per acre where 24 units were allowed. The variance for the rear parking was needed to allow the maximum width for the common courtyard and the minimum private patio spaces for each unit. Usual public outreach was performed, which included a four by six foot billboard that showed the site plan, along with the date and time of this hearing. One telephone call was received by a neighbor who lived on Greer Street, behind the project site. She supported the project, but expressed concerns about the demolition because of family members who had asthma. Just before this meeting, Planner Barros was approached by a board member of the Washington Homeowners Association, who was not aware of this project. Bob Leigh, President of the homeowners association, had expressed his support of the project when Planner Barros contacted him about giving a presentation to his board. A presentation was not possible. She understood that Mr. Leigh had spoken to the applicant, as well. Member Pearson asked if eliminating two end units would achieve minimum setbacks. Planner Barros replied that the variances were for the rear setback. If the minimum rear setback was to be achieved, the width of the courtyard in the middle of the proj ect would have to be narrower. Member Sidari asked the following questions: . How would the parking garage be ventilated? Natural ventilation had been planned for the garage, as illustrated m the elevation. . Would the fumes from the vehicles leak into the units above? The units would be sealed and placed on top of poured concrete. . He asked if a skylight could be installed to provide natural lighting in the core of each unit. A proposal had been made for skylights, which would be located above the stairwells. Planner Barros stated that daylighting was one of the green building features that the applicant planned to promote when they pursued a certificate from Build It Green, a local organization.