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their goal would be that the café would be a presence in the community that would serve good <br /> food and educate about the social justice issues that exist. She stated that she believes that social <br /> impact businesses are underused in the community. She stated that people can know that eating <br /> their lunch or having their coffee helps to fight the issue of human trafficking. She stated that one <br /> of the three apartments would be occupied by her parents, who would then manage the property <br /> and the other two apartments would either be market rate apartments to help cover the costs or <br /> would be available for women coming out of situations where they need a next step. She stated <br /> that they would partner with local programs for safe housing that would provide a steppingstone <br /> for women that are in a position where they need assistance until they are able to get a market rate <br /> apartment. She stated that the café would also create job opportunities for those that need that <br /> support. <br /> Commissioner Gengler commented that the drawings are impressive,this is a beautiful design and <br /> it seems that this would be a good fit for the space and a great addition to the business community. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if the applicant's parents are local to the area and asked for more <br /> details on the length of stay for the other two apartments. <br /> Ms. Page confirmed that her parents are local. She stated that the apartments would not be turning <br /> over constantly. She explained that these apartments would be a next step for those that have <br /> already come out of an unsafe situation and have been in a one to two-year program. She explained <br /> that the apartments would be available on a sliding scale with rents increasing over time to prepare <br /> that tenant for their next step into a market rate apartment. She stated that if there is not anyone <br /> that needs those apartments for that use,the apartments could be rented at market rate to contribute <br /> to the cause. She stated that the apartments would be leased on one-year terms. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that sex trafficking is a serious issue and stated that she <br /> would be more in agreement to supporting the apartments if it was used for that space. She stated <br /> that she would be concerned with having market rate apartments, simply to have them in a business <br /> area. <br /> Ms. Page noted that she has not thought through the apartments completely, noting that they intent <br /> to use those apartments as a next step for women in their journey of healing. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that having apartments in a commercial building would be a <br /> permitted use and therefore that could not be denied for that purpose. He referenced the parking <br /> which was mentioned as somewhat deficient in the staff report and asked for additional details. <br /> Planning Consultant Maass reviewed the different parking requirements with The COR and how <br /> the calculation could be made. He stated that 20 stalls would be proposed. He stated that because <br /> this is not a true restaurant and is more of a cafe with a drive-thru, the same parking may not be <br /> needed. He stated that there is a proposed training area that could bring in larger groups with a <br /> higher parking demand. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked how on-street parking would apply. <br /> Planning Commission/ September 3, 2020 <br /> Page 13 of 15 <br />