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228 <br /> <br />Mr. Huja said that there will be some guest parking on site. <br /> <br />Ms. Richards asked about the issue of long-term maintenance of the park. <br /> <br /> Mr. Huja said that the present proposal has the developer responsible for <br />maintaining the park. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wardell said their intention is to set up a mechanism for continued <br />maintenance of the park, fimded by annual homeowners' fees and perhaps a contribution <br />from the Belmont Neighborhood Association. Mr. Wardell said he has been told that the <br />City does not want to take over responsibility for another park. Mr. Wardell said that <br />while this is their goal, there is no legal mechanism for it. Regarding traffiC, Mr. Wardell <br />said their intention is to target a particular type of purchaser who will likely not be as <br />automobile oriented. Mr. Wardell said a unit could be bought without a parking unit, and <br />people with two cars can purchase an additional space. There is space for 12 guest <br />parking spaces. He said that the property between Layman Street and CSX could provide <br />additional parking or a connection for traffic, but he is unsure of the ownership of that <br />property. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch asked if the developers are wedded to having the proposed density in <br />the condo units. <br /> <br /> Mr. Wardell said that the cleanup costs are unknown, and if that proves to be <br />high, it increases the pressure for more density, but if lower, reduces this pressure. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lynch suggested that the contract eliminate reference to the number of units, <br />or say up to 42 units in order to be more flexible. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gouldman noted that this has been struck in the latest draft, though the <br />schedule for developing the property mentions the number of units. <br /> <br /> Responding to a question from Mr. Lynch, Mr. Stone said that the construction <br />schedule calls for construction on the first 12 units to start in the fall of 2001, with phase <br />II immediately following or before completion of phase I. <br /> <br /> Mr. Cox asked if it would be possible to have a temporary construction access, <br />and Mr. Stone said he does not know, but feels it is worth exploring. <br /> <br /> Regarding the density issue, Mr. Cox said that the natural reaction is that if the <br />density is lower it will be a better project, but he thinks that the more density the better <br />the pedestrian environment and anchoring of the site. Mr. Cox said greater density <br />ensures a wider range of diversity and affordability. Mr. Cox said that certain areas of <br />the City, including Belmont, do not need more low income housing, especially because of <br />the impact on the schools. Referring to criticism of the process, Mr. Cox said that one <br />day we will create the perfect citizen involvement and Council will continue to work on <br />that. He said participation by residents has greatly affected this project and he thinks that <br />will continue. He added that the establishment of criteria by the neighborhood was <br />invaluable to determining support for the project. <br /> <br />Mr. Huja noted that these housing units will have diversified prices. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano noted that the single family unit is not included in the construction <br />schedule, and Mr. Huja replied that this allows the developers flexibility and these could <br />be constructed at an earlier date. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano said that we should make sure the contract gives the developers the <br />flexibility to do that. Mr. Toscano noted that there are a lot of challenges that will be <br />addressed later during the PUD process. <br /> <br /> Mr. Toscano asked about the proposed price for the single family units, and Mr. <br />Wardell said that four houses on Douglas Avenue may be too many and too dense for the <br />site. It is expected that the houses on Spruce Street will be smaller and have a lower <br /> <br /> <br />