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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 28, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 26 1. Reduce the setback requirement for Parking Garage G1 fi•om 9 feet to 0 feet; 2. Reduce the setback requirement between Building B and Parking Garage G1 from 25 feet to 23 feet; 3. Reduce the minimum required tree count be reduced from 225 to 219 (Subject to applicant paying into the City's tree bank or adding the six trees that are in deficit); 4. Allow striping in the parking lot in lieu of the required decorative parking as defined in the Lake Concord Overlay District; 5. Allow tree diamonds and landscape islands in lieu of the required 6 -foot landscape strip at head to head parking spaces. Mr. Woodruff advised that staff does not support the requested waiver regarding the head to head parking landscape requirements. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial subject to staff's non-support of the latest architectural elevations which were last presented and updated on September 21, 2015. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued regarding various aspects and details of the project, including: building elevations; visibility from US 17-92; hallway and window openings; aesthetics and decorative features; enhancement of public vistas; building layout; interior design of units; balconies; exterior facades; interior atriums; and building materials. Mr. David McDaniel with Integra Land Company, and Mr. John Cunningham with ACi Architects shared additional information regarding particulars on architectural designs and renderings and addressed concerns raised by commission. They also provided information and participated in further discussion regarding: configuration of the project due to site difficulties related to soil and muck issues; constraints of unit layouts; decorative components for obscuring views of hallways and enhancing blank walls; artistic elements; lighting and paint; urban project format; cohesion with Concord Lake Park; Artwalk incorporated into project including sculpture and murals; setbacks; dimensions needed for retail pads and parking; proposed conditions for approval; and landscaping and tree requirements. The developers advised they had listened to the City's concerns and tried to incorporate good solutions into the project design. Mr. McDaniel stated this was a very unique project due to the use of four different building types and he was very proud of the creativity the planning team had used in meeting the different challenges of the site. In response to questions from the Commission, Mr. McDaniel advised that some of the project amenities would include an exercise facility; cyberca0media center; pool table; outdoor pool area with barbecues; metal -roofed cabana; breakfast spot for residents; and gathering areas for various sized groups. He stated that the rents had not yet been set, but he was hopeful to set them in the ballpark of: $100041050 for 1 bedroom; $130041400 for 2 bedrooms; and $1500-$1600 for 3 bedrooms. He added that the 10 three bedroom units were actually split as 10 three bedroom units and 10 2 bedroom units with a den, which was really semantics but done for marketing purposes and some people desired office space. He stated the project would be comparable to other Class A projects in areas outside the City of Casselberry. Mr. McDaniel and Mr. Cunningham expressed appreciation to the Commission and staff for their cooperation and diligence in getting the project to this point, and the Commission also extended the same to the developers. Attorney Reischmann advised that there was a housekeeping matter to address regarding ex parte disclosure on the part of Commissioners. She noted she was aware that the Commissioners had attended a workshop on the facades and elevations for the project on September 16, 2015, and each of the Commissioners had also had conversations with Mr. McDaniel regarding the project, and requested that each Commissioner state that for