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Mr. Swift stated that he believes the project as a whole gives the City a wonderful opportunity to take control of a major, very significant piece of property at the south end of town that will go through the City's extended process of determining potential uses for the site. Mr. Swift noted that G-reenbriar Homes would be presenting some additional information with respect to alternative methods to screen houses from the noise of 1-680. He noted that the options that would put a soundwall adjacent to the travel lane of the freeway were not reviewed in the EIR, but the area is located in the CalTrans right-of-my, which is outside of the City's jurisdiction, so there is a number of ways that this matter could ultimately be addressed should this option be implemented at a later time. He advised that it is not necessary for the Planning Commission address this issue this evening. Chairperson Roberts congratulated staff on the preparation and distribution of materials concerning the project. Mr. Swift provided information on the review of the components by the Economic Vitality Committee, Park and Recreation Commission, and Housing Commission. Mr. Swift noted that Altern~ive A is G-reenbriar's preferred option, with Alternative B as the second choice, and Altern~ive C as the third choice. Discu~ion ensued regarding the structure of the Alternatives and the process that will be followed if Alternative A cannot be implemented. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Patrick Costanzo, Jr., Senior Vice President of Oreenbriar Homes, thanked staffand the Planning Commission for its efforts and stated that he is pleased with where they are today in the process for the project. He noted that he would be reviewing the site plans; providing visuals of the office park and the soundberms and walls that they would like to pursue throughout the project; presenting changes to the duets and garages, new design and improvements to the aparlment component, material boards, end Gxeen Building recommendations; and commenting on the conditions of approval. Mr. Costanzo noted that the Development Agreement requires that G-reenbriar pursue Alternative A very diligently. He noted that Alternative D is in response to comments requesting more open space to the northern portion of the parcel. He presented the modifications to the duets which shows the relocation of the front door on one of the models to make it more prominent. He also presented the modification to the dual tandem garages which provides a two-car garage on the lot which allows for each unit to have an over-size garage with a parking space adjacent to the garage for each unit. Commissioner Arkin requested that a condition of approval be included prohibiting "junk" in open parking stalls. Mr. Swift stated that if the Planning Commission recommends this design, a condition of approval can be included that requires the CC&R's to prohibit the storage of"non- working" vehicles, etc. Mr. Costanzo stated that the Homeowners' Assocation will monitor the CC&R's. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 9, 2000 Page 10