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DRAFT Commissioner Pentin stated that page 14 of the staff report states that cobblestones are proposed beneath the existing trees. He noted that the landscaping in the designs provided still shows cobblestones and inquired if the cobblestones would be removed. Mr. Pavan replied that a condition has been included requiring that the cobblestones be removed and replaced with organic mulch. Commissioner Pentin noted that Condition No. 5 uses the term "encourage" rather than the usual verbiage such as "may" or "shall" that is generally used in conditions. He inquired how this condition would be enforced. Mr. Pavan explained that this condition was provided by the City Engineer. He added that while connecting to a privately -owned storm drain system is the preference, it is not required and that it would be acceptable should the applicant prefer to connect to the 72 -inch storm line. Commissioner Narum inquired why the applicant chose to add 36 units and not anything more or less than 36 and if inclusionary housing was considered at arriving at this number. Mr. Pavan replied that that the Council direction was to add more units, and the applicant worked with staff and arrived at this number. He added that the Code requires inclusionary housing units when the proposal exceeds 15 new units. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he reviewed the conditions of approval and inquired, for the benefit of Commissioner Blank who was not in attendance, whether the units would be sprinklered. Chair Olson replied that he believed the requirement for sprinklers was spelled out in Conditions No. 7 and 9. Mr. Pavan confirmed Chair Olson's observation. Commissioner O'Connor inquired if Area C would be the location of the only three -story buildings in the complex. Mr. Pavan said yes. He added that the rest of the complex are two -story buildings. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Andy Byde, Braddock Logan Services, Inc., Applicant, noted they came before the Commission a year ago with a 12 -unit project and the remodel of the existing clubhouse, generally located along Bernal Avenue with two buildings within Area C. He stated that the Council directed them to review seven items, including adding green points, evaluating the provision for the addition of a photovoltaic system, providing additional units in a three -story structure or similar configuration, providing additional DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 3/10/2010 Page 2 of 8