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to be Multi-Family with some surface parking. Block D will be similar to the Single-Family town homes along Georgiana. Block E has more Multi-Family parking and the proposed redevelopment of the Robinson Learning Center on the south portion of the site. Blocks A and B are proposed to have a four(4) story height limit. Blocks C, D and E will all fall below the forty (40) feet or three (3) stories allowed within the MU (Mixed-Use) district. They are not asking for any height variances. Originally the petitioner made a written commitment to restrict the uses along Georgiana to residential. If the Council so chooses, tonight they can accept this legislation with that written commitment to be upheld. Committeemember Jerry Phipps asked, Was the original plan a high-rise for this area? Ms. Smith answered, The petitioner did receive from the Area Plan Commission a height variance for the northern two (2) blocks to go to the four stories. They are trying to be sensitive to the residential areas around the development. Doug Kirby, Kite Reality Group, stated, I don't have much more to add beyond what Angela just presented. I'm definitely available to answer any questions you may have. We met with the neighbors several times, worked with Notre Dame and really tried to work on a collaborative plan to address all the stakeholders. There will be a fifteen(15) foot buffer on the east side of the alley between the development and the residential neighborhood. Ultimately the old Robinson Center may become retail development, but right now they are in need of a much larger facility and that is what we are providing for them. There will be green scape and playground space for the Robinson Center. Councilmember Randy Kelly stated, I know that some of the issues brought by neighbors for Phase I have come to fruition.Namely,the issue of parking has been at the forefront. I'm wondering what we can do to alleviate some of these issues? Mr. Kirby replied, I think a permit program with the City could work. Committee Chair Davis stated, I encourage Notre Dame to continue working with the City toward that outcome. Brian Pawlowski, Community Investment with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, stated, Our engineers are working with Notre Dame and the developers to conduct a traffic study on this portion of development. The permit option we may pursue is something very similar to the one (1)by Four Winds Field. Committeemember Jo M. Broden asked, When would be the timeframe for that data of the study?And is there a study on the already existing parking structure? Mr. Pawlowski replied, It is underway so probably within less than a month. Mr. Kirby replied, We have taken a look at the structure and why it is under-utilized. Maybe it is signage and we could improve that to get more of an understanding of the parking. 2