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Commission Business <br />Commissioner VanScoy thanked staff for the thorough staff report for this Sketch Plan. He <br />stated he was pleased to see how the proposed parking met the City's vision for this area. <br />Commissioner Nosan requested further information regarding the property lines for the proposed <br />proj ect. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the property lines for the project with the <br />Commission. He noted a portion of the project would be greenway for Municipal Park. <br />Keith James, Inland Group, thanked the Commission for their time. He thanked staff for the <br />though presentation. He commented on his intent to utilize a three-story building over a parking <br />structure. He explained the development would have 1.5 parking stalls per unit. He provided <br />further comment on the amenities that would be included in the development. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if this would be a 55+ age restricted community. <br />Mr. James reported this was the case. <br />Commissioner Anderson questioned if the cost for the parking space would be included in the <br />rent. <br />Mr. James stated it was his intention to have a parking stall, cable, internet, etc. all included in <br />the price of rent. <br />Commissioner Anderson explained he was very pleased by the proposed exterior building <br />materials and noted they would be a nice fit into this part of the City. <br />Commissioner Surma requested further information on how the site will be managed. <br />Mr. James reported the building would be constructed by a contractor and the property would be <br />managed by six or seven full-time employees. <br />Commissioner Surma recommended the units have sound -deadening measures in order to assist <br />with controlling sound within the units. <br />Nick Conniff, Kaas Wilson Architects in Minneapolis, explained these R-2 apartments would <br />meet all sound measure requirements within State building code. <br />Commissioner Surma stated he supported the Site Plan as proposed by Inland Group and asked <br />for further information on the gazebo and four -season porch. <br />Mr. Conniff discussed these amenities and noted they would be used as sitting areas. <br />Planning Commission/January 4, 2018 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />