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12 Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner McQuillan, to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7-0. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti closed the Public Hearing at 9:51 p.m. Commissioner McQuillan asked if the applicant would be willing to acquire more land for additional parking or provide the City with a surety. Mr. Mentz stated not knowing what the dollar amount would be it would be difficult for him to respond to this question. He anticipated he could reach a 1.5 parking ratio. He estimated he would have to reduce the size of the workforce housing building by six units in order to meet this ratio. Commissioner Frischman commented she feared this development was severally under parked. She was not sure that a specific ratio had to be achieved, but just that additional parking had to be considered for the site. Commissioner Frush agreed. Commissioner Frischman recommended the applicant be required to improve the parking opportunities without having to remove greenspace in the future. Commissioner Biedenfeld asked how the site would be accessed by emergency vehicle. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported the development had two emergency vehicle entrance points. Commissioner Biedenfeld questioned how the parking along 7th Street would be utilized by this development. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the on- street parking could be used during the day and reported no overnight parking would be allowed. Commissioner Biedenfeld stated his main concern was with the lack of parking at the workforce housing building. He indicated he would like to see more parking proposed for this building prior to offering his approval to this request. Commissioner Frischman commented she too had concerns with the parking at the workforce housing building. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti explained she was also concerned, but noted the Commission had no reason to not trust the developer’s numbers. She reported the site would have proof of parking available to address any parking needs in the future. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the Commission could make a condition for approval addressing the parking concerns to make it clear for the City Council. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti questioned if a hard and fast number should be set within Condition 11. Commissioner Frischman stated perhaps a conversation has to be held between the developer and the City to see how much more parking was necessary. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated Condition 11 could be amended to read: The applicant shall work with staff to address the inadequate parking needs for the workforce housing building via proof of parking or a surety to expand parking if problems arise.