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RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee | 2018-08-30 | 2 | Approved Minutes August 30, 2018 Mr. St. John said that documents on the Rent Program website indicate RRAC cases result in an average increase of 9.32%, and in the cases involving Tropic Sands, the Committee is allowing increases of just above 6% on each case decided. He reiterated (from previous meetings) that management had already taken into account tenant hardship in the increase amounts requested. Chair Cambra replied that each unit, tenant, landlord and case is unique and the Committee takes each case on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Moran stated that because his unit is on the top floor his apartment gets really hot, and that following construction on the property, the temperature has been 10-15 degrees hotter in his apartment than before because the construction has resulted in less of a breeze that comes inside the unit. Specifically, Mr. Moran pointed to the replacing of spoke wrapping around the balcony with panels that were higher, did not let the breeze through, as well as blocked the view of the Bay from a sitting position. He added that there is no insulation to keep the temperature steady, and the lack of insulation also fails to insulate the unit from noise. His biggest concern, he said, was that the new panel wrapping around the balcony resulted in about a 75% loss of the Bay view he had with the spoke wrapping. The view, he said, was the most valuable amenity the apartment offered. Mr. Kessler replied that the work done was up to code, was inspected by the city, and there were code changes on wrapping heights, adding that they put in panels on the balcony instead of spokes because they thought they looked good. Vice Chair Murray asked if he's considering moving out and Mr. Moran said he may consider it now, whereas prior to this change he was not considering moving. Member Friedman asked him what he thought was a fair increase for the next year and Mr. Moran said he thought about $100 was fair for this year. He said he would pay additional increase if the view had not been taken away. Vice Chair Murray clarified that according to his Form RP-01 response Mr. Moran indicated he thought a reasonable amount of rent to pay is $1,750. Mr. St. John said he understands Mr. Moran feels the loss of view is a service reduction, which is the first time he's heard a tenant bring up a true service reduction, rather than express complaints about the temporary inconveniences cause by the construction. Vice Chair Murray asked Mr. Moran to clarify his statement that $1,750 would be what he was willing to pay. Mr. Moran said that he had meant that he thought an increase to $1,750 would be a reasonable one-time increase, not part of any expected multi-year phase-ins. Page 2 of 7 | RentReviewAdvisoryCommittee/2018-08-30.pdf |