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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency February 10, 2016 Page 6 A brief discussion ensued regarding the reduction to the residential unit size requirements and the approved parking requirements for the Lake Concord apartment project. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna stated that the applicant has provided everything staff has requested for the building facade and met the Community Redevelopment District Guidelines. Ms. Hanna said that the project has exceeded the Lake Concord Overlay District Design Guidelines and the project is not within that overlay district. She said that the applicant has gone above and beyond as far as the building elevations and the facade design. A brief discussion ensued regarding the applicant's plans to subdivide a portion of the property to be used for commercial redevelopment in the future. Mr. Henson asked the applicant to come forward. Mr. Burk Hedrick, Bainbridge Companies, 1811 Yorkshire Drive, Winter Park, Florida and Mr. Bob Thollander, Bainbridge Companies, 2227 King Charles Court, Winter Park, Florida came forward. In response to the Commission's question, Mr. Hedrick said tenants are looking for smaller size units. He said if the standard size unit was constructed it would require a 4 story building which would be a higher cost product and would require more space. He said one of the reason they are requesting the parking reduction is because of the lack of space. He said they could not fit the proposed number of units with the amount of parking spaces required. A brief discussion ensued regarding the rental costs for these units, future developments in Maitland regarding unit size and parking requirements, the building materials and the exit on Oxford Road. Mr. Bob Thollander explained that the Oxford Road exit is for residents and guests use only and the leasing office would be accessed from US Highway 17/92. He said there is a gate at the front and rear of the development and is fenced entirely with a decorative fence material. Mr. Hedrick said these will be luxury apartments that are at a lower price point than other apartments in the area. In response to the Commission's question, Ms. Hanna said that staff will be reviewing possible changes to the City Code for unit size requirements. A discussion ensued regarding the gate access, the luxury amenities included in this development, potential commercial development for the outparcels, the current landscaping on the site and the Oxford Road improvements. Mr. Henson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. No one came forward.