laura aiello, department staff. this request for conditional use authorization to legalize the merger of a four unit building into two units was originally considered back in october 2017. the project was eventually continued to the march 8 hearing. at that time, the commission denied the motion to disapprove the project and directed staff to return with a draft motion to approve the project with conditions. at the march 8 hearing, there was discussion regarding the change in building code occupancy of a two-unit residence versus a three-unit residence, the high cost of implementing the necessary safety upgrades needed, and the existing high quality of the interior spaces at the site, as well as concern regarding future demolition. the commission directed the city attorney to investigate if it is possible to create a condition of approval that would protect the interior spacing of the home and require all permits for interior renovations not to be approved over the counter at the planning information center but inst