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required eight-foot setback. He stated that his sense is that this is a limitation due to the geometry and the layout. Commissioner Posson stated that he did not see any explanation on why the eight-foot setback was not feasible. Commissioner O'Connor stated that parallel parking is being added. Ms. Soo confirmed that this is for the parallel parking provided on the entry street. Commissioner Posson inquired what the effect would be if the parallel parking is not provided. Commissioner O'Connor replied that the parking requirements would not be met. Ms. Stern said yes. She added that the idea is to create a street coming into the project, and the parallel parkin.g helps to do that. Commissioner Posson inquired if there were no other alternatives to meet the parking requirements. Ms. Stern replied that in that location, there were no other alternatives than to eliminate the on-street parking. Commissioner Posson inquired if staff is supportive of that exemption. Mr. Dolan replied that staff considers it to be pretty minor. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thinks going from an eight-foot planter to an almost six-foot planter is fine. Commissioner Posson stated that, with staff's explanation, he is fine with it. 6. Is the revised landscaping in the rear acceptable? Commissioner O'Connor said yes. Chair Olson also said yes. Commissioner Posson noted that Mr. Bowen talked about the acoustic properties of masonry walls. He stated that he knows sound and that noise is a large issue for the Parkside residents. He indicated that he would like to see some evaluation of the attenuation properties of the wall in the design and whether there is not a better design to better abate the noise. EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, January 22, 2014 Page 12 of 16