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Boards & Commissions Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, ratifying reappointment of Donald McIntosh to the Library Board. Unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Appeals Res. No. R-47-88 Mayor Gonzales declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Ramos submitted the Affidavit of Publication and reported that no protests or objections had been received. Community Development Director Jaime Aguilera reported on the Appeal filed by Joe Lacko, on the Planning Commission and Development Review Committee's denial of his request for an increase in density, for a proposed senior citizen apartment complex, from 34 units per acre to 41.7 units per acre, or a total of 96 units on 2.3 gross acres. Mr. Aguilera continued the increase in density will reduce the size of each unit and decrease available parking. Mr. Aguilera stated Staff has requested that 20 percent of the units be designated as moderate income housing and that the developer provide transportation for the senior citizens, among other conditions as outlined in Planning Commission Reso- lution No. R-3024. Mr. Aguilera concluded Staff and the Planning Commission feel it would be in the best interests of the City to limit the residential density to not more than thirty-four units per acre, and because higher densities do not exist anywhere else in the City, Staff was recommending adoption of Resolution No. R-47-88, denying the Appeal filed by Joe Lacko. Mayor Gonzales asked if anyone present desired to speak on this matter. Mr. Jon Zane, Architect, 226 Redlands Plaza, Redlands, spoke on behalf of the project stating there is a great need for senior citizen housing in Colton. Mr. Zane said they plan to construct very attractive, com- fortable units, provide affordable housing, more services and amenities. Mr. Zane showed the Council Members photos of other senior citizen apart- ment units with a greater number of units than they were requesting in Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino. Mr. Zane stated the only issue here is density, as they have already received approval, and the proposed project does not differ that great- ly from what the City is proposing for senior citizen housing. 3