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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency September 9, 2015 Page 5 Mr. McDaniel said the rear of the garage buildings that face the park will provide a canvas for murals. He said the landscaping around the garage buildings could be shifted to accommodate the murals. Mr. McDaniel said this is not a gated community; however there will be access control to each building for security purposes. Mr. McDaniel explained that the type of unit dictates the type of window used in their projects. He said the narrow windows on this project are used to provide light in the bedrooms but to eliminate seeing the back of the headboard. He said additional detail was added to give the appearance of a larger window. Mr. McDaniel felt the restriction of using the historic colors limits the project. He said they would like to take the elevations to the City Commission with a provision that a different color palette could be proposed at a later time. Mr. John Cunningham, Aci Architects, 955 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Winter Park, Florida came forward. Mr. Cunningham explained that there was an original site plan that allowed for the 6' aisle but when the additional borings were done midway through the design it became apparent that there was more muck than originally anticipated and the buildings needed to be reconfigured. He said at that time the plat had been established with the property lines and setback requirements. Mr. Cunningham said it was designed to get as much green area in the park and to meet the parking count. Mr. Cunningham referenced Part II, page 12, item C of the Overlay Design Standards which states: where landscaping is better provided in a congregational location to serve the public interest options for alternative parking design may be provided. He said there is leniency in the Overlay District that has been adopted to allow for that. Mr. Cunningham reviewed the revised elevations for the apartments and Lake Concord Park (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). A brief discussion ensued regarding the design of the garages, the roofing material, roof access, the number and size of the elevators, and the framing materials. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. McDaniel said that the development was limited to 203 units. He said the original design was to have smaller carriage type homes but due to the muck issues those units were consolidated to make up the fourth building. The access to the pool area was discussed and the fencing material being used on the eastern edge of the property. A brief discussion ensued regarding the revised elevations that were presented at tonight's meeting. The Commission expressed a concern with the limited amount of time for them to review the agenda packet. A general discussion ensued regarding the design of the project and the various building materials being used.