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responsible for a parking plan. Mr. Kaufman indicated that the plan had been submitted with the original plans. The public hearing was closed. MOTION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving an amendment to Variance No. 1998-06 as conditioned. MOTION: Cribb SECOND: Lutz VOTE: AYES: Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Rodriguez (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. VARIANCE NO. 2005-63 Filed by Orange Housing Development Corporation to allow a reduction in required parking in conjunction with the rehabilitation and removal of units at an existing apartment complex in the Multiple Family Residence (R3) zoning district at 1411 North Durant. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: December 2, 2005 PUBLICLY NOTICED: December 2, 2005 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2005-63 as conditioned. Senior Planner Vince Fregoso provided staff reports and recommendations. Commission discussion ensued regarding enhancements to exterior architecture, provision for laundry facilities, ratio for apartment units and laundry facilities, interior designs and clarification on affordability covenants for residents, and deed restrictions. The public hearing was opened for Item 2 and Item 3. Barry Cottle, Orange Housing applicant, provided information for the Ross and Durant units. He discussed the upgrades for the architecture, landscaping and interior enhancements. He indicated the use of tax credits from the State for laundry facilities that would be provided with these low/long-term affordable units. Mr. Cottle discussed rehabilitation, restricted funding and the preparation of a relocation report. Commission discussion ensued regarding confirmation of an existing laundry facility at Ross Street, request to view renderings for the proposed exterior architecture, over-concentration of affordable housing, elevations and landscaping as well as reviewed the various funding options, with consideration for a learning center. Mr. Kaufman provided information regarding the source of funds for upgrades, covenant restrictions, and the flexibility with state-federal law. Mr. Trevino discussed the housing policy. Commissioner Rodriguez commented on quality architecture, the importance of not overly-concentrating with very low-income families, preference for mixed-use communities, available funding in Santa Ana and the alternative image of what quality affordable housing is when produced by good policy. The public hearing was closed for Item 2 and Item 3. Planning Commission Minutes 3 December 12, 2005